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Exceptional evening for an exceptional band the one that took place at PHENOMENON in Fontaneto d'Agogna. THE DEAD DAISIES as always do not betray and give their affectionate fans yet another incendiary and qualitatively superb show, as unfortunately few are now seen around.

Already from the first notes it is perceived that the band is in top form; the one-two punch Long way to go and Rise Up literally set the hearts of those present on fire, but there is no respite and with the following Dead And Gone and especially the masterpiece Last time I saw the sun THE DEAD DAISIES really make it clear that, live, they remain the absolute masters. With the return of John Corabi the songs acquire more boldness and more charge and thanks to his magnetic charisma the former singer of Motley Crue and The Scream succeeds in engaging and making the audience participate in every song.

The live rendition of the new singles Light'em up and I'm gonna ride was beautiful, while a special moment was the song Love That'll Never Be, a sublime acoustic ballad that featured John Corabi performing solo on acoustic guitar and vocals. This song created an intimate and engaging atmosphere, showing a new nuance of the band, more delicate but equally emotional.

John Corabi, the band's frontman, shined with his stage presence and extraordinary vocal ability. His voice, as always raspy and scratchy, made every single note even more exciting.

Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake/Dio), lead guitarist, delivered phenomenal solos, with his energetic and precise style electrifying the audience. His gritty riffs and long solo forays gave the evening an even greater charge, confirming his reputation as a guitarist of the highest caliber.

Tommy Clufetos, the band's drummer, demonstrated his absolute mastery. With his experience, gained from playing with legends such as Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath, he enhanced each song with his power and precision, establishing himself as one of the best drummers on the current rock scene. Bassist Michael Devin (also ex-WHITESNAKE), did a vital job for the band, not only with his pulsating bass, but also with his vocals and backing vocals for Corabi, while David Lowy, rhythm guitarist and mastermind of the band, with his usual solid presence, supported the band's sound with his sharp and always precise guitar riffs and tried his hand as vocalist in a nice and engaging cover of GET A HAIRCUT by George Thorogood & The Destroyers.

The second half of the show opened with a cover of the blues classic Crossroads, a song that will be included on the forthcoming blues cover album due in May and confirmed The Dead Daisies' ability to explore different sounds while maintaining their unmistakable style, which was followed by other very famous covers, from Creedence Clearwater Revival's powerful Fortunate Son to the highly engaging Midnight Moses, interspersed with some of their best-known singles such as Resurrected and Mexico.

Closing the evening was a reimagined version of Helter Skelter by The Beatles, which stunned everyone with an overwhelming hard rock rendition, bringing out the soul of the band.

The audience responded with enthusiasm and participation, singing along with the band throughout the concert. The energy that was created between stage and audience was incredible, a testament to the bond that The Dead Daisies manage to create with their fans, drawing them into every moment of the performance. In conclusion, The Dead Daisies proved once again that they are one of the most talented and authentic bands on the international rock scene. The concert in Fontaneto was a true spectacle, full of energy, passion and quality music. The band was able to maintain their status as true rockers, able to play flawlessly and engage the audience from the first to the last minute. Despite the fact that they are no longer youngsters, the band's experience and grit never wavered, making this performance absolutely memorable as well.

If The Dead Daisies continue on this path, the future of rock is definitely still in good hands.