Volcano Records & Promotion is proud to present ‘Straight Hell’, the new single by LET SHADES DO, available from December 19, 2025, on all digital platforms.

Straight Hell marks the final chapter of the four-part series that accompanied the band’s debut, a powerful and dark sonic journey featuring major names from the international metal scene, where intense lyrics meet razor-sharp riffs. With Straight Hell, the duo led by Alex Under and Candice Hellish draws the listener into a dystopian dimension where pure souls are corrupted by power and salvation seems almost impossible to attain. The track, defined by its dramatic atmosphere and evocative arrangements, features top-tier international musicians, including John Macaluso as special guest on drums, alongside Brooke St. James and Maestro Mistheria. Candice Hellish’s lyrics explore themes of rebellion, despair, and awakening, while Alex Under’s musical composition crafts a sonic fresco of energy, depth, and emotional impact. Recorded at Acme Recording Studio, Straight Hell confirms the project’s unique artistic signature: powerful, narrative-driven, and emotionally compelling metal.

“It seems I have crossed a dimensional gap… in the new unworld, aimlessly lobotomized creatures suffer the tyranny of the Lord, pure and fragile souls, educated by the demons of power, develop disturbed energies… I prayed for a chance, and my salvation hangs in the balance… Am I destined to become one of them?…”

Watch the Straight Hell video here:

Also listen to earlier singles:
–‘No More Lies’: https://youtu.be/vLPjxhlrytw
–‘Lost’: https://music.imusician.pro/a/69CEKExZ/ and: https://youtu.be/ICBpPIjamr4?si=5F-6pn4JVGi7QpTP
–‘A New Unworld’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Df4Ax4ohAo

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/letShadeSdo

‘No More Lies’ is the brand-new single by Let ShadeS Do, out today on all digital platforms via Volcano Records, and on YouTube with a music video full of dark and esoteric imagery.

Let ShadeS Do is a metal project born from the visionary creativity of guitarist and singer Alex Under (real name Domenico Di Girolamo), who, together with singer and songwriter Candice Hellish (aka Elisa Porcu), started from Italy and had the drive and talent to bring together a team of top-tier artists and professionals from the international scene to create a deep and multi-layered work. No More Lies, the band’s third single released through Volcano Records, features legendary vocalist Zachary “Zak” Stevens, frontman of the iconic Savatage, and showcases a stunning guitar duel between the incredible Neil Zaza and the talented Alex Under. Rounding out the lineup are bassist Oliver Holzwarth (Sieges Even, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire) and drummer Enrico “Chan Choosy” Cianciusi (Headless, Neil Zaza Band), a rhythm section that brings the song the energy and power it deserves.

The ‘No More Lies’ video continues the storyline introduced in the band’s previous singles, Lost and A New Unworld—the latter featuring a guest appearance by well-known adult film actress Roberta Gemma. The narrative follows mysterious characters in a dystopian world filled with magical and occult elements—yet eerily similar to our own—as they move inevitably toward a final reckoning.

Stream No More Lies now on all major platforms, and watch the video on YouTube:

Also listen to earlier singles:
–‘Lost’: https://music.imusician.pro/a/69CEKExZ/ and: https://youtu.be/ICBpPIjamr4?si=5F-6pn4JVGi7QpTP
–‘A New Unworld’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Df4Ax4ohAo

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/letShadeSdo

Available today on all digital platforms via Volcano Records & Promotion, A New Unworld is the brand-new single by Let ShadeS Do, a visionary and internationally-driven heavy metal project born from the creative minds of Italian guitarist and composer Alex Under and singer-songwriter Candice Hellish. The track, intense and powerful, conveys a dystopian poetics blending massive sounds with deep storytelling, leading the listener into a post-apocalyptic dimension where identity and reality spiral into crisis and transformation.

The single features the outstanding participation of Zachary “Zak” Stevens, iconic voice of Savatage and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, alongside Neil Zaza, world-renowned guitar virtuoso, who delivers a solo full of lyricism and emotional impact.

The full line-up on the track includes:
Alex Under – rhythm & lead guitars
Oliver Holzwarth – bass
Enrico “Chan Choosy” Cianciusi – drums

Adding even more weight to the release is the official music video – directed in a provocative and symbolic style by Alex Visani – starring legendary adult film actress Roberta Gemma. Her magnetic and metaphorical performance enhances the atmosphere of disorientation and tension conveyed by the song. The visuals, intense and evocative, reflect the aesthetic and emotional charge of a decaying and unsettling world.

A New Unworld is now available on all streaming platforms and the official video is on YouTube:

Also listen to the first single ‘Lost’ on all digital platforms https://music.imusician.pro/a/69CEKExZ/ and check out the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ICBpPIjamr4?si=5F-6pn4JVGi7QpTP

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/letShadeSdo

LOST is the debut single from LET SHADES DO, a new heavy metal project born in Italy from the collaboration between composer, guitarist, and vocalist Alex Under and lyricist and vocalist Candice Hellish, featuring contributions from renowned international musicians such as Zachary “Zak” Stevens (Savatage, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Circle II Circle), Giovanni Giuliani (Shinedirt), Neil Zaza (Neil Zaza Band), Brooke St. James (Tyketto, Lionsheart), Maestro Mistheria (Vivaldi Metal Project, Bruce Dickinson), Oliver Holzwarth (Sieges Even, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire), Andrea Ra (Andrea Ra Band), Enrico “Chan Choosy” Cianciusi (Headless, Neil Zaza Band), and John “Mac” Macaluso (TNT, Ark, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Romeo).

LOST is the first chapter of a four-part series featured in the band’s upcoming debut EP. The song explores themes of inner turmoil, loss of self, and the search for a guiding light in a world adrift. Its powerful sound and dark atmosphere well represented in the intense official video available on YouTube, reflect the band’s artistic identity: a distorted yet sharp vision of reality, hitting listeners with raw emotional intensity and cutting-edge sonic impact.

The track was written by Alex Under (music) and Candice Hellish (lyrics) and features:

• Alex Under: guitar and vocals
• Candice Hellish: vocals and lyrics
• Oliver Holzwarth: bass
• Enrico “Chan Choosy” Cianciusi: drums

LOST is a scream in the dark, a manifesto of resistance that paves the way for the debut EP, soon to be released by Volcano Records & Promotion.

Listen to LOST on all digital platforms https://music.imusician.pro/a/69CEKExZ/ and check out the video on YouTube here:

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/letShadeSdo