The world is getting pale, leaves are falling, rain and fog are the only constants at the weather forecast: who wouldn’t suffer from autumn blues every now and then under these circumstances? But don’t worry as Swiss based hard rock quintet CoreLeoni have come to deliver the perfect antidote for everyone.
Today, the band – Gotthard guitarist Leo Leoni, phenomenal singer Eugent Bushpepa, guitarist Jgor Gianola as well as the pumping rhythm section (Mila Merker on bass & Alex Motta on drums) – release “Sick & Tired” (live), the first single from their brand new live album “Live at Hallenstadion Zurich”.
“This is probably the heaviest track on our latest record ‘III’, where the vocal parts reach some of the highest tones of the album. The crowd in Zurich pushed us to the point where we and especially Gent delivered 110% of the magic we had to give. This becomes very clear when listening to this recording”, states guitarist Jgor Gianola.
Leo Leoni adds about the original intention behind the track: “It’s a great song with a lot of energy that helps you when you’re ‘sick and tired’ of things you wanna get rid of. Then the guitar riff kicks in and the rock ‘n’ roll spirit brings back the positive vibes”.
Watch the official visualizer video for “Sick & Tired” below.
“Live at Hallenstadion Zurich” was recorded on July 3rd, 2025, at their show supporting the mighty Judas Priest and comprises 9 electrifying tracks. Including both covers of the rich Gotthard catalogue and tracks from “III”, CoreLeoni’s first original effort which came out in early 2022, this new recording is essential rock ‘n’ roll: raw yet heavily rocking.
These history-charged 40 minutes simply had to be captured for eternity – not only for the 7,000 attending fans to relive the event but also for CoreLeoni’s and hard rock fans all over the world!
Due out on December 12th, 2025, via Perception – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, the digital offering can be pre-saved here.
Tracklist:
01. Sister Moon
02. Standing in the Light
03. Downtown
04. Like It or Not
05. Sick & Tired
06. Mountain Mama
07. Firedance
08. She Goes Down
09. Here Comes the Heat
Founded by guitarist Leo Leoni in 2018, CoreLeoni started reviving the early Gotthard days successfully with their album duo consisting of “The Greatest Hits – Part 1” and “II”. The band also convinced fans and critics alike with their high-energy performances all over Europe, making the five-piece write their very own material. The result titled “III” was finally released in early 2022 and saw the addition of gifted Albanian singer Eugent Bushpepato CoreLeoni’s powerful line-up, which is completed by guitarist Jgor Gianola (ex-Gotthard, ex-U.D.O.), bass player Mila Merker and drummer Alex Motta. The group’s latest record hit the official Swiss album chart at no. 2 and thereby cemented the high demand for their captivating craft. Of course, “III” guided the quintet’s way across the continent once again while making one thing even clearer: CoreLeoni are more than just a studio band and need to be experienced (a)live to understand their vision in full. So what are you waiting for? Feel the magic & enjoy their second live offering, “Live at Hallenstadion Zurich”!
Line-up:
Eugent Bushpepa | Vocals
Leo Leoni | Guitars
Jgor Gianola | Guitars
Mila Merker | Bass
Weblinks:
coreleoni.com
www.facebook.com/coreleoni
