Italian Progressive Rock band VIII Strada have unveiled official videos for the single “Quale Primavera” and the title-track from new album, “Città , Totale,” releaseased on June 17, 2026 via Ma.Ra.Cash Records.
Watch the video for “Città Totale” via the YouTube player below:
Watch the official video for “Quale Primavera” via the YouTube player below:
Formed in Milan in 1996, VIII Strada have been part of the Italian Progressive Rock scene for three decades, carrying its musical language into the present while constantly looking beyond its boundaries.
Their latest release, “Città Totale”, issued in 2026 by Italian progressive label Ma.Ra.Cash Records, offers a wide-ranging portrait of the band through new music, live performances and their own musical history.
The double album combines two new studio tracks: “Città Totale” and “Quale Primavera,” five live recordings, a remastered version of VIII Strada‘s debut album “La leggenda della grande porta,” and a special reinterpretation of “Canzone d’Amore” by Le Orme, one of the legendary names of Italian Progressive Rock.
Rather than simply recreating the classic sound of the 1970s, VIII Strada draw from the tradition of Italian Progressive Rock (RPI) while incorporating a contemporary approach, harder-edged passages and a strong emphasis on dynamics, composition and storytelling.
For VIII Strada, Progressive Rock remains exactly what its name suggests: music that progresses rather than music that simply reproduces the past.
— From the Italian Prog Scene to International Stages —
Throughout their career, VIII Strada have shared the stage with Arena, Pain of Salvation, Tony Levin, Osanna, Biglietto per l’Inferno, and David Jackson of Van der Graaf Generator. The band also developed an eighteen-month live collaboration with Patrizio Fariselli of Area.
On May 22, 2026, VIII Strada opened for Banco del Mutuo Soccorso at Milan’s Legend Club, bringing together two generations of Italian Progressive Rock on the same stage.
— Città Totale —
“Città Totale” works almost as a map of VIII Strada‘s musical journey. The new compositions represent the band’s present; the live recordings capture their natural dimension on stage; while the remastered debut reconnects their current identity with the beginning of their story.
Among the highlights is VIII Strada‘s personal reinterpretation of “Canzone d’Amore” by Le Orme, one of the landmark bands of Italian progressive rock. Rather than approaching the song as a simple cover, VIII Strada reshape it through their own musical identity, creating a direct connection between the historic Italian prog tradition and the band’s contemporary vision.
The result is more than a conventional new album: for international listeners discovering VIII Strada for the first time, it provides an extensive introduction to the band’s music, evolution and personality.
Purchase “Città Totale” on Bandcamp: https://maracashrecords.bandcamp.com/album/citt-totale
Tracklist:
01. Preludio a Eclypse-Eclipse Anulaire-Deguello – live 09:51
02. 1403 Storia in Firenze – Live 04:58
03. Ulysses- live 08:15
04. Canzone d’amore (Cover Le Orme) live 05:46
05. La leggenda della grande porta – live 11:31
06. Città totale – studio 05:26
07. Quale primavera – studio 06:18
08. La leggenda della grande porta (Remastered) 11:25
09. Mediterranea (Remastered) 07:46
10. Ulysses (Remastered) 07:57
11. Sinergy (Remastered) 11:12
12. Laguna di giada (Remastered) 06:14
13. Amanecer (Remastered) 01:30
14. La terra dei falò (Remastered) 07:29
Lineup:
Tito Vizzuso / Vocals
Davide Zigliani / Guitars
Sergio Merlino / Bass
Sigfrido Percich / Drums
Upcoming Live Dates:
16.10.2026 – Prog in Vicolo @ Vicolo Schilke – Vercelli, Italy
17.10.2026 – Chupito – Bellinzona, Switzerland
30.10.2026 – Damage Inc. – San Giovanni Lupatoto, Italy
22.11.2026 – Prog-MI @ Agorà – Cusano Milanino, Italy
27.02.2027 – The Prog Night @ Auditorium Carla Fracci – Vizzolo Predabissi, Italy
22.05.2027 – Progression Fest @ Cooperativa Rinascita – Abbiategrasso, Italy