22-10-2011 New video

From today for 5 days Rain will be at Tarifa, Spain, to record the new videoclip "Whyskey on the route 666"

10-09-2011 New gigs:

Waiting the beginning of the"XXX TOUR", set on October 15th, you can see Rain playing live @ "Canzoni per un amico" (via Romentino all'Area FesteTrecate, Novara - ITALY) a benefit concert for the road victims. All the money earned will be donated to some charity funds.

23-08-2011 "XXX": the new album

Conceived to celebrate 30 years of activity, XXX contains 13 powerful rock songs that bring vintage Heavy Metal and late ’80 Hard Rock to mind, always with a contemporary twist. No frills just pure, sexy, alcoholic, fucking hot Heavy Rock!

Release: 12 October 2011 - Aural Music

06-06-2011 Live Update

Hey guys and girls, i think this flyer speacks by itself... don't it? :D

11-05-2011 Live update

Hi guys and girls, we're very busy with the recording of the new studio album, so we'll play only 3 shows until October. The following are the dates, we hope to see you all at our gigs! Stay heavy!

31 may 2011 @ Estragon, Bologna (+ SAXON) - ITALY

17 jun 2011 @ Target Club, Bari - ITALY

09 jul 2011 @ Thunderlake, Bacino di Suviana (BO) (+ GIRLSCHOOL) - ITALY

But don't worry! We'll come on the road from October, so stay tuned!!! See you at one of our gigs!

15-04-2011 RAIN line up change!

In deep sadness and regret we announce that Andrea “Mario” Baldi, our drummer and life-long friend, has decided to leave the band. Andrea’s role in the band all these years has been vital in every aspect – musical, professional, personal. Andrea has chosen to try new adventures and face new work challenges, which makes it impossible for him to follow the RAIN as would be necessary, but we can assure you that we will carry on with the same willingness and commitment that have made us grow in the 30 years of our career. All of us, from the management to the crew, wish the best for Andrea from the deep of our hearts and hope he will find the happiness and serenity that he deserves. We will miss him… Here follows the letter he has written for us, his friends and his fans.

“As some of you already know, in April 2011 my twenty-year-old collaboration with the Rain comes to an end. This decision is not due to a falling-off of enthusiasm and passion for the music that I do, but to work choices that will no longer allow me to give the band the time and attention it needs. It will not be easy to do without all the things that have filled my life since 1993 – memorable concerts, endless rehearsals, parties with the Rain crew, the loss of so many hours of sleep, the thousands of kilometers on the road, unforgettable tours, travelling all over Italy, then Europe and at last the USA dream come true. A heartful “thanks” to all those whose precious help has made all that possible; thanks to the many fans, always present and loving. Thanks again to the whole band, and particularly to Gino, Amos, Ise, Edo, Piera and Benny, with all of whom I shared so many intense and amusing moments and also difficult experiences which we always overcame brilliantly.Folks, I’m sure your fighting spirit will bring great results. I wish you good luck for the future of the band. A big hug, hope to see you somewhere , R’n’R!!!

Andrea (Mario) Baldi”

In the meantime, the entry of Emilio “Dave” Simeone , the new drummer, has become official. Eldrich and DeathSS are only two of the groups he has played with and on a few occasions he replaced Andrea in live concerts. This choice will help the band keep its high professional level and friendly atmosphere. This is the new line-up that will mark the band’s new work. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, RAIN will present old pieces in a renovated form; they will be produced in both cd and vinyl and will be released in October. This is the line-up that will set the audience on fire, starting on April 15 at Bologna “Sottotetto” supporting Rage. So RAIN is on a new deal that brings them, after 30 years, not only to ward off the thought of the end but indeed to say … THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!

The following is the picture of the new lineup:

10-01-2011 NEW YEAR, NEW WEB SITE AND NEW DVD!!!!

GO AND GET IT!!!!

LM Records e Crotalo Ed. Musicali
presents

RAIN

Come Back Alive

NLM 194 New LM Records / Heavy Metal

    BUY HERE

Over 2 hours about the US tour with W.A.S.P. and the first gig in Italy after the tour, you can't miss it!!! TOTALLY LIVE ROCK 'N' ROLL, FOR REAL!!!

22-10-2010 RAIN will open again for W.A.S.P. but this time in ITALY!!!

31 oct 2010 @ NEW AGE, Roncade (TV) - ITALY + W.A.S.P.

01 nov 2010 @ LIVE CLUB, Trezzo Sull'Adda (MI) - ITALY + W.A.S.P.

21-07-2010 RAIN are still A-live.

Down below all the next shows confirmed for this summer:

31 jul 2010 @ ROCKARENA 2010, Mercatale di Cortona (AR) - ITALY

21 aug 2010 @ 13° Motoduck, Campotto di Argenta (FE) - ITALY

19 sep 2010 @ ROCK HARD ITALY FESTIVAL c/o Estragon, Bologna - ITALY

25 sep 2010 @ LUCILLE ROCK’N’ROLL HOUSE, Sommacampagna (Verona) - ITALY

We are working hard also on a DVD with the live documentary of the US tour.... stay connected guys:)

06-04-2010 RAIN are back in town.

After the huge tour in USA with W.A.S.P. Rain are back in Italy :) We wish to say thank you to all the great people who supported us during this amazing tour. WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE USA!!! We wish to say thanks to W.A.S.P. and their great road crew. We wish to say thanks to all the local promoters who helped us a lot during the tour. We wish to thanks all the great american bands we shared the stage with. We know we will came back to US soon, stay with us:) Please, check on FACEBOOK to see all the road stories and a lot off brand new live shots and videos :) THANK YOU DUDES :)

Next shows in ITALY are:

01 may 2010 @ Piazza Farini, Russi (RA) - ITALY

05 jun 2010 @ Palaghiaccio, Cortina D'Ampezzo (BL) - ITALY

16-02-2010 RAIN to support W.A.S.P. on their U.S. TOUR 2010

RAIN will hit the road supporting W.A.S.P. this spring. The tour will start in New York, on March 11 and run through March 28 in West Hollywood, California.

"This upcoming spring tour with W.A.S.P. is going to be a blast" says RAIN's guitarist Amos. "It will be great to finally tour in the States,  we're looking forward to touring with W.A.S.P., a band I've been a fan of for years."

RAIN is currently touring in support of their recently released new album, "Dad is Dead", which was released through Aural Music.

THE LIVE DATES:

03/11/10 NEW YORK, NY @ GRAMERCY THEATER

03/12/10 SAYREVILLE, NJ @ STARLAND BALLROOM

03/13/10 SPRINGFIELD, VA @ JAXX

03/14/10 POUGHKEEPSIE, NY @ THE CHANCE

03/15/10 ALLENTOWN, PA @ CROCODILE ROCK

03/16/10 MURRELLS INLET, SC @ 4 CORNERS

03/18/10 PANAMA CITY, FL @ CLUB LAVELA (OUTDOOR VENUE)

03/19/10 ORLANDO, FL @ CLUB FIRESTONE

03/20/10 ST. PETERSBURG, FL @ STATE THEATRE

03/23/10 SANTA ROSA, CA @ THE LAST DAY SALOON

03/24/10 SANTA CLARA, CA @ THE AVALON

03/25/10 SPARKS, NV @ NEW OASIS

03/27/10 TUCSON, AZ @ DV8

03/28/10 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA @ KEY CLUB

02-12-2009 Yeah!!! We are confirmed also for THE NEW YEAR big italian metal party, the party will start at THE ROCK 'N' ROLL ARENA in Romagnano Sesia (NO), we will play before UNKLE TOM ANGELRIPPER BAND!!! Soon more details yeah!!!

10-10-2009 More italian gigs confirmed, we are working hard on the news tracks for the new album, we also search for a Producer :)

20 nov 2009 @ Blogos (EX Tirò), Casalecchio di Reno (BO) - Italy

19 dec 2009 @ Jyl, Massa Lombarda (RA) - Italy

26 dec 2009 @ C-Lounge (ex Birrodotto), Ascoli Piceno - Italy

27-07-2009 After the summer open air gigs and parties we are now working hard on the new tracks for the new upcoming album. We don't know now the title of the new record, we have a lot of tracks ready but we are still doing pre production to get the best stuf ever. Next gig with sweden heavy metal masters: WOLF!

12-07-2009 Yeah finally the summer is here!!! We are now working in our studio called "THE DITCH" on the tracks for the new album:) So we will play only 2 shows for this summer, the first is on saturday 25th of July, we will play before the mighty swedish girls called CRUCIFIED BARBARA at the Rock Planet, a big rock club in Pinarella di Cervia near Ravenna in Italy!!! Then we will play on wednesday 5th of August in a big rock party in the stadium of Massignano near Ascoli Piceno (Italy) together with: UFO, BLAZE BAYLEY, RITCHIE KOTZEN, ULI JOHN ROTH and more... yeah we will rock the summer again :)

28-04-2009 All right guys in the MULTIMEDIA section of this site you will find all the pictures taken from the EUROPEAN TOUR WITH BLAZE BAYLEY!!! ENJOY!!! We got also a lot of videos and we put them soon on our YOU TUBE Channel!!! KEEP IN TOUCH MATES!

See you guys the next friday, May first, in Russi (RA) Italy, gigs starts at 02.00PM, free entry, and this is the bill, we will play around 07.00PM:

5/4
WARP
MAD LYRICAL
JACKSON'S RELATIVES
DINE IN HELL 
RAIN
JON FEAR
PINO SCOTTO
KEE MARCELLO

THE RAIN IS COMING TO GET YOU!!!! NO MATTER HOW FUCKIN' FAR!!!!

26-03-2009 Yeah!!! We are back in ITALY after the tour with BLAZE. We wanna thank the whole BLAZE BAYLEY's BAND and STAFF. Thank you for all mates!

Tomorrow we will be again on stage with CRUCIFIED BARBARA from Sweden at the SOTTOTETTO live club in Bologna - ITALY.

Check this out to get some previews of the tour :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnQvux1fNzM&feature=channel_page

ONLY FOR THE RAIN CREW!!!!

07-03-2009 OK we are leaving now Italy to begin the europen tour with BLAZE guys. You will find on our myspace every day some pics and news, day by day, ok?? Stay connected people :) Yeah! See you on the fuckin' road to hell!!!

09-02-2009 Great news, yeah! On March 2009 we will tour Europe supporting Mr. BLAZE BAYLEY in the following dates:

08.03  La Brasserie du Mont Blanc - Chambery (France)
09.03  Tibis-Downstairs - Worblaufen (Switzerland)
11.03  Spirit 66 - Verviers (Belgium)
12.03  Paradox - Ingolstadt (Germany)
13.03  Schuetzenhaus - Oelsnitz (Germany)
14.03  Metropool - Hengelo (Holland)
15.03  013 - Tilburg (Holland)
17.03  Alibi - Wroclaw (Poland)
18.03  Eskulap - Poznan (Poland)
19.03  The Rock - Copenhagen (Denmark)
20.03  The Ballroom - Hamburg (Germany)
21.03  Regenbogen - Hameln (Germany)
22.03  Rock City - Uster (Switzerland)
24.03  Uhlenspiegel - Leonberg (Germany)
25.03  Village - Habach (Germany)

03-02-2009 Back from 3 days on the road in Italy with Oliver/Dawson SAXON we wanna thank all the band and crew, special thanks to Mr. Graam Oliver for jamming with us on the tunes of AC DC's HIGHWAY TO HELL!!!! Yeah!!! See you again on the road mates :) Very soon we will upload some videos and pics of these 3 fantastic days!

08-01-2009 A new year is born!!!! And finally we have our new YOU TUBE CHANNEL dedicated to RAIN and RAINcrew!!! You can find it here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/raincrashtube

From today you can enjoy on this channel the video of our new single BANG BUS taken from the stunning album DAD IS DEAD!!!

Check THIS SHIT out and leave a fuckin' message! Previously on internet you could find a lot of stolen raw versions of this video, enjoy now the OFFICIAL VERSION!!! :)

Send your videos related to the band or to the crew here: rain.info@raincrew.com and we will punch it to the RAIN TUBE CREW CHANNEL!!!!

Below you can find also our new confirmed live gigs for year 2009:

09 gen 2009 @ Musicdrome (ex Transilvania LIVE), Milano - Italy with THE ATROCI

30 gen 2009 @ Target, Valenzano - Bari - Italy with OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON

31 gen 2009 @ Palarockness, Genzano di Roma (ROMA) - Italy with OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON

01 feb 2009 @ Sonar, Colle Val d'Elsa (SIENA) - Italy with OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON

13 feb 2009 @ New Age, Roncade (TV) - Italy with ESP, ERIC SINGER PROJECT

14 feb 2009 @ Rock Planet, Pinarella di Cervia (RA) - Italy with ESP, ERIC SINGER PROJECT

03-04-2008 We are glad to present you MISS RAINCREW 2008. ENJOY!!! :P

13-03-2008 Today will start the "Dad Is Dead On The Road Tour 2008"!!!

The following are the first dates!!!

12-03-2008 New site opened TODAY!!!