RIMMAR, the audacious solo project of Italian guitarist and producer Marco Rinaldi, has officially dropped its long-awaited debut album “Raises”—now streaming worldwide on all major platforms.

Blending the raw power of industrial and progressive metal with melodic finesse, “Raises” is an atmospheric ride through epic soundscapes, haunting vocals, and virtuosic guitar work. The release is accompanied by a brand-new music video for the single “Mighty Messenger”, featuring a spectacular vocal performance by symphonic metal icon Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra).

Filmed with cinematic flair, “Mighty Messenger” explores themes of destiny and defiance, fusing Lione’s soaring vocals with Rinaldi’s thunderous instrumentation. The video’s dystopian visuals echo the album’s concept of personal evolution and universal struggle.

Rimmar is not a conventional band but a one-man artistic endeavor shaped entirely by Marco Rinaldi. His creative process begins with a riff or rhythm, eventually evolving into fully orchestrated arrangements through the use of synths, pads, and layered textures. His lyrics draw inspiration from readings, philosophical thought, and vivid dreams, always serving the music rather than leading it. As Rinaldi says, “The word is a servant of music in my case.”

The album “Raises” features a cast of exceptional guest performers from the Italian metal scene. Among them, Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra) appears on two tracks (“Mighty Messenger” and “Vortex”), along with Kyo Calati (MindAheaD), Marco Andreotti (Imagine Dragons tribute), Mattia Fagiolo (White Thunder, Dragonhammer) and Alessandro Cola (Eldritch)—each lending their voice and energy to the project.

On stage, Rimmar becomes a full live band composed of experienced musicians from the Italian scene, delivering performances that merge metal’s impact with the visual and rhythmic elements of electronic dance.

Whether you’re into the genre-defying swagger of Devin Townsend or the mechanized punch of Rammstein, “Raises” deserves a front-row spot in your playlist.

Digital Album – https://lnk.to/LSOElQT4​
CD Album – https://rockshots.eu/products/rimmar-raises​

Music Video – “Planet Mars” – https://youtu.be/O2JwJ8UtSO4​
Visualizer – “Unreal” – https://youtu.be/KxbLQZ3guNU

Track Listing:​
1. Unreal (feat. Mattia Fagiolo)
2. Mighty Messenger (feat. Fabio Lione)
3. These Ruins (feat. Marco Bertuccelli)
4. 8th Sin (feat. Marco Andreotti)
5. Planet Mars (feat. Mattia Fagiolo)
6. Vortex (feat. Fabio Lione)
7. Queen of the Gold (feat. Marco Bertuccelli)
8. Cruel Summer (feat. Kyo Elisa Proietti)
9. Raises

Rimmar Line Up:​
​Marco Rinaldi: Guitars
​Tommy Pellegrini: Rhythm Guitars
​Marco Moretti: Drums
​Alessandro Cola: Bass Guitar

More Info:

• https://rockshots.eu/​
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576752111006
• https://www.instagram.com/rimmar_official/

“It’s a dream come true, lasting for years. Now everything can begin!”. With these words, Marco Rinaldi announced the official debut of Rimmar‘s album “Raises”, his visionary solo project, to be released via Rockshots Records on July 4th, 2025. Today, that journey continues with the release of the second single called “Unreal,” now available on all digital platforms, accompanied by a Visualizer.

Listen to “Unreal” on all platforms – http://lnk.to/u4oDJEXZ

Like the entire upcoming album “Raises“, “Unreal” is entirely written, composed, and arranged by Rinaldi himself. It blends the power of classic, progressive, and industrial metal with disco and electronic elements, forging a sound that is as immersive as it is distinctive. While “Planet Mars” introduced the conceptual tone of the album—a journey through time, rebirth, and transcendence—”Unreal” adds a new emotional layer, exploring purification and transformation through a rich sonic landscape.

As the band explains, “The water motif, present and massive in the economy of the album, has a purifying connotation in the world of Unreal.” The track flows with melodic density and thematic intensity, evoking a submerged world of introspection and liberation. It’s another step forward in the evolution of “Raises” and a perfect representation of the album’s symbolic ascent—of raising the volume, the awareness, and the emotional stakes.

Rimmar is not a conventional band but a one-man artistic endeavor shaped entirely by Marco Rinaldi. His creative process begins with a riff or rhythm, eventually evolving into fully orchestrated arrangements through the use of synths, pads, and layered textures. His lyrics draw inspiration from readings, philosophical thought, and vivid dreams, always serving the music rather than leading it. As Rinaldi says, “The word is a servant of music in my case.”

The album “Raises” features a cast of exceptional guest performers from the Italian metal scene. Among them, Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra) appears on two tracks (“Mighty Messenger” and “Vortex”), along with Kyo Calati (MindAheaD), Marco Andreotti (Imagine Dragons tribute), Mattia Fagiolo (White Thunder, Dragonhammer) and Alessandro Cola (Eldritch)—each lending their voice and energy to the project.

On stage, Rimmar becomes a full live band composed of experienced musicians from the Italian scene, delivering performances that merge metal’s impact with the visual and rhythmic elements of electronic dance.

With “Planet Mars” and “Unreal“, Rimmar marks the first two milestones of an ambitious musical vision—emotional, genre-defying, and unapologetically bold.

ALBUM PRE-ORDER: https://rockshots.eu/products/rimmar-raises

First Single “Planet Mars”
LISTEN: https://lnk.to/heoLct​
​VIDEO: https://youtu.be/O2JwJ8UtSO4

Track Listing:​
1. Unreal (feat. Mattia Fagiolo)
2. Mighty Messenger (feat. Fabio Lione)
3. These Ruins (feat. Marco Bertuccelli)
4. 8th Sin (feat. Marco Andreotti)
5. Planet Mars (feat. Mattia Fagiolo)
6. Vortex (feat. Fabio Lione)
7. Queen of the Gold (feat. Marco Bertuccelli)
8. Cruel Summer (feat. Kyo Elisa Proietti)
9. Raises

Rimmar Line Up:​
​Marco Rinaldi: Guitars
​Tommy Pellegrini: Rhythm Guitars
​Marco Moretti: Drums
​Alessandro Cola: Bass Guitar

More Info:

• https://rockshots.eu/​
• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063487690785​
• https://www.instagram.com/rimmar_official/

“It’s a dream come true, lasting for years. Now everything can begin!”. With these words, Marco Rinaldi announces the official debut of Rimmar, his visionary solo project, and unveils the first single, “Planet Mars,” released via Rockshots Records.

Completely written, composed, and arranged by Rinaldi himself, “Planet Mars” is more than just a song—it’s the first chapter in a sonic journey that blends the power of classic, progressive, and industrial metal with disco and electronic elements. A bold and cinematic opening track that sets the tone for Rimmar’s debut album “Raises”, “Planet Mars” hovers between the past and the future, echoing with the urgency of rebirth and the desire to rise from a stagnant world. As the artist explains, “This album was born in the past, matured in the present, and projected into the future like a spaceship.”

Rimmar is not a traditional band but a one-man artistic endeavor. Marco Rinaldi is the sole author of the lyrics and music, building his songs from riffs and rhythmic structures before enriching them with orchestration, synths, and pads. The words are deeply inspired by readings, dreams, and philosophical reflections, but always subordinate to the music itself — “The word is a servant of music in my case,” he states.

“Raises” features a refined blend of styles and moods, reflective of Rinaldi’s wide musical background and personal influences ranging from 80s metal to 90s prog and even Italian avant-garde artists. The production also benefits from a remarkable cast of guest performers from the Italian rock and metal scene: Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra) on tow songs “Mighty Messenger” and “Vortex”, Kyo Calati (MindAheaD), Marco Andreotti (Imagine Dragons tribute), Mattia Fagiolo (White Thunder, Dragonhammer), and Alessandro Cola (Eldritch) all contributed their unique voices and energy to the project.

On stage, Rimmar transforms into a full live band with experienced musicians delivering a performance that merges metal intensity with the aesthetics of electronic dance. As Rinaldi explains, “All we are interested in is ‘increasing’, ‘raising’ the volume, the intensity, rising from the rubble of our indifference, superficiality, ignorance and difficulty to communicate with others!”

“Planet Mars” is now available on all digital platforms and marks the beginning of an ambitious musical vision—emotional, genre-defying, and unapologetically bold.

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/heoLct

ALBUM PRE-ORDER: https://rockshots.eu/products/rimmar-raises

Track Listing:​
1. Unreal (feat. Mattia Fagiolo)
2. Mighty Messenger (feat. Fabio Lione)
3. These Ruins (feat. Marco Bertuccelli)
4. 8th Sin (feat. Marco Andreotti)
5. Planet Mars (feat. Mattia Fagiolo)
6. Vortex (feat. Fabio Lione)
7. Queen of the Gold (feat. Marco Bertuccelli)
8. Cruel Summer (feat. Kyo Elisa Proietti)
9. Raises

Rimmar Line Up:​
​Marco Rinaldi: Guitars
​Tommy Pellegrini: Rhythm Guitars
​Marco Moretti: Drums
​Alessandro Cola: Bass Guitar

More Info:
https://rockshots.eu/​
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063487690785​
https://www.instagram.com/rimmar_official/