Messa is an Italian doom metal band hailing from Cittadella, Padua, in the Veneto region. Formed in 2014, the band has carved a unique niche within the metal scene by blending traditional doom with diverse influences, including jazz, blues, black metal, and Mediterranean folk. They describe their distinctive sound as "Scarlet Doom," characterized by atmospheric compositions, haunting female vocals, and the incorporation of unconventional instruments like the oud and Rhodes piano.