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:
Ray van Zeschau (till 1997 R.J.K.K. Hänsch ): vocals, voice
Jänz Dittschlag (1988-1992/2004): guitar
Tom Gross (1987-1989): drums
Heiko Schramm (1988-1992): bass
Rainer A. Schmidt (1987-1992/2004): trombone, vocals

Former Members:
Roger Baptist (1989-1992/2004) Keyboard, Vocals, Bassoon
Ralph Qno Kunze (1989-1992/2004) Drum
Alex Anthony Faide (2008-2011) Guitar

Current Members:
Ray van Zeschau (till 1997 R.J.K.K. Hänsch ): Vocals, Voice
Rajko Gohlke (2004/since 2009)
Tex Morton (since 2009)
Boris Israel Fernandez (since 2009)
Joey A. Vaising (since 2017)