nine skies
11:45 Wednesday, 15 April 2026
French Progressive rock band Nine Skies have announced that Riccardo Romano will be joining the group as its new lead vocalist. He has already collaborated with the band in recent years, being involved in both studio sessions and providing an additional stage presence during live performances.
“I’m honoured by Nine Skies’ offer to join them as a vocalist,” Riccardo Romano said. “Every time we’ve collaborated, whether on individual songs or live performances, I’ve always felt a deep musical and human connection between us.
“My musical expression resonates naturally with them, and everything happens as naturally as strings playing at the same frequency. I’m sure we’ll create something special together.”
Currently, his recent contributions can be heard on songs such as Sweetheart Grips and The Explorer, as well as during live appearances including The Lost, Live at Nice.
This appears to be a positive move for both Romano and the band. He already has a strong reputation as a highly versatile and expressive artist through work with the likes of RanestRane, the Steve Rothery Band, and The David Foster Band.
Recently, Romano announced an upcoming collaborative album featuring legendary guitarists Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis) and Steve Rothery (Marillion), which has continued to highlight his growing influence within the progressive music world.
Nine Skies have recently announced the release of Horizons, a limited, 100-copy hand-numbered compilation celebrating their musical journey, which is set for release on 24 April 2026. Pre-orders are now open via the Nine Skies Bandcamp page.
You can find out more about Nine Skies at linktr.ee/nineskies.
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