Freunde Der Italienischen Oper

German dark wave/gothic rock band founded in 1987 as "Kot Mpi" in the German Democratic Republic. 1988 they changed their name to "Freunde Der Italienischen Oper".

Founding members:
R.J.K.K.Hänsch (aka Ray van Zeschau): vocals, guitar
Jänz Dittschlag (1988-1992/2004): guitar
Tom Gross (1987-1989): drums
Heiko Schramm (1988-1992): bass
Rainer A. Schmidt (1987-1992/2004): trombone, vocals