From Sassari to the Allianz Cloud in Milan, Mad-Dog's journey to X Factor continues. With a resounding rock outburst, the Sassari-based band also overcomes the Bootcamp hurdle and, with four green cards, earns a spot at Last Call, scheduled for Thursday, October 15th.
Returning to the stage, still smiling and "in good spirits," were Renato Marchisio, 17, Davide Dore, 18, and twenty-year-olds Jacopo Sale and Luca Pintus. This time, they chose "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand, after their explosive performance of "Brianstorm" by Arctic Monkeys during the Auditions.
Another test passed with flying colors by the four young musicians, who honed their skills in the clubs of Sassari and have already released their first album, "Shame on Youth." With the overwhelming energy and confidence of a seasoned band, they further elevated their identity, leaving no room for doubt among the four judges—Francesco Gabbani, Irama, Jake La Furia, and Paola Iezzi.
The audience, captivated, also rises to its feet for one of the most intense moments of the evening. "Are these your fans?" asks the judges. "No, relatives from Sassari," they joke, drawing a smile. Then the four unanimous yeses confirm the dream: Mad-Dog are now one step closer to their live shows.