History & Biography The band was formed in 1981 in Rome, Italy and issued several independent demos in the '80s. 1984’s Heavy Night and 1985’s Welcome America were the first. Cobra Records issued the band’s debut in 1988. Chris Bianco was the drummer here. His brother would drum for the band years later. The group disbanded for ten years in 1990.1980s' drummer Lipparini died in 1996. Fabiano Master Bianco was a guest drummer on Alles Verboten, which was recorded at Contofase Studio in 2011. Not only 2012 brought two live albums, but also We Are Back was a live record. Drummer Fabiano "Master" Bianco joined in 2017.
A compilation of 1980s' was called The Hellish Days - The Complete Demo Recordings 1981/1988 and released in 2017. A new album was released at the beginning of 2019. Master Bianco was on drums. Two more compilations were released in 2020. Garbage And Guts (Rare Tracks Vol. 1) and Vol. 2 were released independently. Bidoli announced the dissolution of the act in late 2021. Marco Santoni had died. The Last Scratch (40th Anniversary) arrived at the beginning of 2022. Bidoli initiated a band called Raffingernails and then climbed the stage with Mentors. He pulled in drummer Fabiano Bianco. Material from 2010 and 2012 constituted Alive Vol.1. The band rereleased its debut album with bonus tracks. More compilations came in 2023 and 2024. These included the simultaneous releases Who Can Stop Rock n Roll? and No One Can Stop Rock 'n' Roll. The band was conducting a 43rd anniversary tour in 2024.
Reviews FINGERNAILS - ALLES VERBOTEN - HIGH ROLLER 
Fingernails has apparently been around for over 30 years. Yet, this disc is very likely the very first time the names passes through the Hallowed Halls Of Metallian Towers. Yes, their promotion and publicity has been that strong.
Moreover, the music is strong and a good kick to the old power pack. Should the earlier material for the band be as strong as the 11 songs on Alles Verboten (German for 'everything is banned') then the travesty multiplies.
The four bandits/biker/tough guys bear that image and deliver music to match. Suicide Generation has that early Motörhead feel with the hard punk edge that made the Brits so famous. The music is raw, has an edge and cares less about much. Deadly Bitch has a superb solo, as does other favourite track Father Ralph. These are fun tracks that are anything, but clean. If the punk metal sounds don’t sound appealing check these titles out: Frankenstein Food, Witchy Suicide Wildcat, Metal Bullets, Rock And Roll Barbie and Satan Vs God. High energy guaranteed. - Ali “The Metallian”
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