This week’s guest is Fabio Brienza of Varaha. He moved from Rome as a teenager and found his musical community in Chicago. He compares and contrasts the metal scene in Rome to the scene in Chicago. He also has a background in film and we discuss how writing Varaha’s music is a lot like making a film. There’s tension and release necessary in both to be successful. He also tells me how he incorporates orchestral elements like strings and brass into metal. Check out there epic work at varahaband.com, prosthetic records, bandcamp, or wherever you buy music. Follow Varaha on social media for news. Follow us @PerformanceAnx. Subscsribe, rate, review, share. And now let’s give a warm, virtual welcome to Fabio Brienza of Varaha.