Dwarves and metal meet in Tampa, all thanks to Wind Rose

It would not shock me in the least if Wind Rose inspired the mighty Sir Christopher Lee—who portrayed Saruman in the “Lord of the Rings” films—to spend his twilight years making symphonic metal albums.

The Italian “dwarven-metal” band’s material, including its latest album Warfront, will make you want to mute one of the war scenes in Peter Jackson’s films and overdub over Howard Shore’s intense, Oscar-winning score.

Feel free to dress as a member of Thorin and Company (jeez, go read “The Hobbit,” willya?!), but leave your ax at home, OK?

Tickets to see Wind Rose play Tampa Orpheum on Tuesday, April 9 are still available and start at $27.

This article appears in Apr 4-10, 2024.