Wanikiya Record/Promotion is proud to announce the addition of one of the most powerful and overwhelming forces in the Italian metal scene: Five Hundred Horse Power (500 HP).
A band driven by energy, skill, dedication, and a story built entirely on genuine passion for heavy metal.
A story of friendship, creative fire, and determination
500 HP were born in Vicenza from the desire of a group of friends to create a project of original songs, defined by a direct, personal, no-compromise metal sound. After various lineup changes, it was in June 2019 that the band finally reached its current formation — an immediate and natural chemistry that allowed them to complete and record their debut album.
Their first record, “Last Bullet”, was recorded between August and September 2019 and released in November of the same year on all major digital platforms, receiving excellent feedback from the start.
From the challenges of the pandemic to a new creative chapter
During the difficult pandemic years, with live shows and promotion severely limited, the band did not stop.
Quite the opposite — they turned that period into pure creative fuel.
The result came in July 2022 with the second album “CLUSTER”, released by Andromeda Relix: a work that blends all the influences that shaped the musical identity of 500 HP.
The album received positive reviews from major magazines and specialized media, including Rumore and Rock Hard.
High-voltage live shows and a devastating stage presence
In recent years, 500 HP have performed on prestigious stages, participating in festivals such as:
- PadovaMetalFest
- Wild Life Run
- International Bike Week
And sharing the stage with legendary names of the Italian metal scene, including:
Crying Steel, White Skull, Spitfire, Pino Scotto, Trick or Treat, Screaming Demons, and many more.
Today the band continues its live activity across venues and events throughout Central and Northern Italy, delivering a show with massive visual and sonic impact, complete with stage props, smoke machines, and even flamethrowers — a true 360° metal experience.
Since 2019, the band has also organized the SuperMetalFest, an event that gives visibility and space to many hard rock and metal acts from the Italian underground, further solidifying their active and passionate role within the scene.
A collaboration set to ignite
Wanikiya Record/Promotion welcomes Five Hundred Horse Power into its roster with great enthusiasm.
This partnership marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter filled with music, hard work, growth, and major projects.
Get ready for an explosive 2026: 500 HP are ready to run faster than ever.
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 