SDCC 2026 V.B.O. DJ Set At The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Concert

V.B.O (featuring Francesco Cavalieri of WIND ROSE) will bring 80s classics mixed with new V.B.O. songs to San Diego's House of Blues on July 23 ahead of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert. 

The DJ set will offer audiences an early preview as V.B.O. prepare to launch their debut album Vice Business Only via Reigning Phoenix Music on Friday July 24. Cavalieri will be performing from 6pm for VIP (GA doors 7pm) through to the show's start at 8pm, and curating the playlists between sets across the evening.  

Event Details – THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: VIP 6PM | Doors at 7 PM | Show at 8 PM
Venue: House of Blues, 1055 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
VND0R2:
General admission - $50.00 plus service charges
VIP packages - $100.00 plus service charges 
Merch: Exclusive show merch will be available day of
Tickets: www.universe.com

For more on the Transformers brand, including toys and entertainment, follow @Transformers on Facebook and @TransformersOfficial on Instagram and TikTok.

About V.B.O.:

VICE BUSINESS ONLY (V.B.O.) is a musical project founded in 2023 by Francesco Cavalieri, best known as the frontman of the power metal band WIND ROSE, together with electronic music producer Simone Giusti. The project marks a bold artistic shift for Cavalieri, moving from fantasy-driven metal into a modern, urban, and cinematic soundscape.

The band’s lineup is completed by Claudio Falconcini (guitar), Federico Meranda (keyboards), and Angelo Carmignani (drums), combining diverse musical backgrounds into a cohesive identity.

V.B.O. blends retro-futuristic synthwave with rock and metal, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and electrifyingly modern. Inspired by Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Daft Punk, and Justice, the band combines analog-style synths, driving rhythms, and powerful vocals into a polished, immersive experience.

At the core of V.B.O. lies a neon-drenched vision of excess, elegance, and cinematic nightlife—echoing the glamour and danger of cities like Miami. Themes of power, luxury, passion, and excess define the project, presenting the band almost as a stylized gang where image and attitude are as essential as the music.

The band made its live debut in January 2026 at the 70000 Tons of Metal festival in the United States, stepping onto one of the world’s most recognized international stages.

Since its inception, V.B.O. has positioned itself as a distinctive force in contemporary music, merging rock and metal energy with electronic groove and texture. More than a band, Vice Business Only delivers a complete audiovisual experience—a high-stakes journey through a retro-futuristic universe where the rhythm never slows and the attitude is larger than life.

V.B.O. Is:

Francesco Cavalieri - Vocals
Simone Giusti - Bass
Claudio Falconcini - Guitar
Federico Meranda - Keys
Angelo Carmignani - Drums

Connect With V.B.O.:

Website: www.vbomusic.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vicebusinessonly
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vbomusic/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@vbomusic

Vice Business Only Tracklist:

1. VBO x Vesti la Giubba
2. Bring on the Fire
3. Waiting for the Dawn
4. Lovers on the Run
5. Surrendered
6. Fire Fire
7. Shadow of Your Kiss
8. Monsters!
9. The Wild Boys

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About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. RPM’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success.

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