Show 8pm Cornerstone Presents: WHEEL with SOUND AND SHAPE Charismatic leaders. These are the dictators, demagogues and false idols who, around theworld at this very moment, are stoking division and igniting war in the name of nothing butself-gain. They’re also the unmistakable target of Wheel’s latest album ofthe same name: aseven-song prog metal opus that strives for all things right in a world gone wrong.Since forming in 2015, Wheel have swiftly grown from underdogs of Helsinki, Finland, to aninternational tour de force. The angular riffs, unforgettable melodies and adventurous scopeof the trio’s 2019 debut,Moving Backwards, was instantly adored by fans of megastars fromTool to Coheed & Cambria. Then, 2021 follow upResident Humanreceived rave reviewsfrom publications across the planet, praising its sonic evolution and bravely dystopianthemes.Charismatic Leaderswas meticulously crafted to meet Wheel’s ever-heighteningbenchmarks.Its songs date as far back as 2020,and recording with engineers/co-producersDaniel Bergstrand and Fredrik Thordendal (Meshuggah) stretched from August to December2023. The end result, mixed by Forrester Savell,has consolidated all the gains of what camebefore: singer/guitarist James Lascelles, lead guitarist Jussi Turunen, bassist Jere Lehto anddrummer Santeri Saksala’s third album represents their heaviest and most conscious musicto date.Already, Wheel have toured the world with such prog metal idols as Epica, Leprous, Volaand Soen, and it’s easy to imagine the irresistible hook of “Disciple” or the explosive guitarsof “Submission” only amplifying the excitement of their shows.Wheel’sTheDark Side Tour 2026will take fans deep into the band’s musical universe,showcasing songs rarely heard on stage next to classics from their catalogue. Wheel willrevive hidden gems, creating an intense and immersive live experience. This tour promises aunique journey for longtime followers and a thrilling discovery for newcomers alike.