Marco Pastorino is heading to Dublin and Belfast for two special nights hosted by Irish promoter and media outlet Metal Galaxy. On February 21st he will take the stage at The Wild Duck – Dublin and on the 22nd at Ho Yeah – Belfast for a rare acoustic performance, bringing a stripped back version of the voice known across Europe for its work with Temperance and Virtual Symmetry. The shows are built around a Full Italian Immersion concept, with Metal Galaxy aiming to turn the venue into a small Mediterranean hub through music, food and community involvement. Tickets HERE
Marco comes with years of touring behind him and a profile shaped by constant movement between projects. With Virtual Symmetry he has just wrapped an intense European run following the release of Veils of Illumination, an album recorded in a proper studio after pandemic limits affected earlier sessions. New band members left a clear mark on the record and tracks like “Canvas of Souls” have quickly become live favourites. On the road he has shared stages with Evergrey, played first time shows in countries such as Greece and Portugal and even slipped in solo acoustic sets to preview material from his own album.
His background sits firmly in classic and progressive rock and metal, sparked as a teenager by Led Zeppelin and later fuelled by Black Sabbath, Yngwie Malmsteen and Dream Theater. Today that training shows in a career that juggles tours with Serenity and Temperance alongside studio work, all managed through strict planning and focus. Marco also speaks openly about tougher years during the pandemic, personal setbacks and how they reshaped his outlook, pushing him back toward writing, recording and touring with renewed drive.
In Dublin and Belfast the spotlight will stay on intimacy and connection. Metal Galaxy plans to involve local Italian businesses, pairing the concerts with cultural touches that go beyond the stage. The promoter is also opening partnerships with restaurants and organisations in the city, offering shared promotion, venue presence and access to an online audience that reaches thousands each month.
Marco’s arrival in Dublin and Belfast feels like the right mix of craft and curiosity. An acoustic set from a singer used to big stages promises detail, warmth and a closer look at one of Italy’s most active metal voices right now.
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