Nanowar of Steel, stylised as NanowaR of Steel, is an Italian comedy heavy metal band known for their humorous and satirical approach to the genre. Their name playfully combines elements from iconic metal bands Manowar and Rhapsody of Fire, reflecting their tendency to poke fun at the serious image of “true metal.” In 2006, they added “of Steel” to their original name Nanowar, parodying Rhapsody’s own name change. Their music parodies the themes and attitudes of power metal, blending clever jokes and references into their songs and image.