Hard rockers CORELEONI will triumphantly conclude the year with the release of a new digital live album titled Live at Hallenstadion Zurich on December 19, 2025 via PERCEPTION; a division of Reigning Phoenix Music. The album is available for pre-save on streaming platforms: https://coreleoni.rpm.link/zurichlivePR
As an additional appetiser, the multi-national quintet—Albanian vocalist Eugent Bushpepa, GOTTHARD’s very own Leo Leoni and Jgor Gianola on guitar, Mila Merker on bass, and Alex Motta on drums—have now launched their second single “Like It Or Not”. This track perfectly captures the group’s approach to both songwriting and live performance: CORELEONI give their all, and it’s up to the listeners whether they “Like It Or Not.” True to form, their hooks remain irresistibly catchy.
Band founder Leo Leoni commented, “It’s a song related to rock ‘n’ roll: Like it or not – that’s the way we are!”.
Jgor Gianola confirms: “This song seems to be born for live performances, groovy and heavy.”
Listen to “Like It Or Not (live)” now, here: https://coreleoni.rpm.link/lionlivePR
Also check out the first single, “Sick & Tired (live)“: https://coreleoni.rpm.link/satlivePR
L-R:
Jgor Gianola (guitars), Leo Leoni (guitars), Eugent Bushpepa (vocals),
Mila Merker (bass), Alex Motta (drums)
Photo credit: Alexandre Zveiger
Live at Hallenstadion Zurich was recorded on July 3, 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!
Track Listing:
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
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About CORELEONI
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 Bushpepa to 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!
CORELEONI are:
Eugent Bushpepa | vocals
Leo Leoni | guitars
Jgor Gianola | guitars
Mila Merker | bass
Alex Motta | drums
More on CORELEONI:
coreleoni.com | Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music
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About PERCEPTION
PERCEPTION is the latest label imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music. Following the successful addition of ROAR, a sub-label dedicated to emerging talents and artists, PERCEPTION is set to provide a strong foundation for regionally and stylistically leading bands with high growth potential.
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. Reigning Phoenix Music’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success.
Don’t forget to subscribe to Reigning Phoenix Music on YouTube to stay updated, and listen to ‘Like It Or Not (live)’ along with other new tracks in the “PERCEPTION New Releases” playlist on Spotify: https://rpm.link/perceptionspotifyPR.
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