Spiritual Front is an Italian neofolk band from Rome formed in 1999 as a project fronted by Simone "Hellvis" Salvatori. The band's initial releases included the albums Songs for the Will (1999) and Nihilist Cocktails for Calypso Inferno (2001), which showcased their unique blend of neoclassical, rock music, melancholic folk, and tango elements. Their sound evolved over time, incorporating influences from artists like Nick Cave, Swans, and Scott Walker. Notable releases include the Nihilist EP (2003), the collaborative split album Satyriasis (2005) with Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio, and Armageddon Gigolo' (2006). The band's music was featured in various media, including the film Saw II, with "The Gift of Life" appearing on its original score. In 2013, Spiritual Front released two albums: Open Wounds and Black Hearts in Black Suits, followed by later records such as Amour Braque (2018) and The Queen Is Not Dead (2023).
