Details

Parent Category: Concert Reviews

Published: 23 January 2012

Kulturfabrik, Krefeld, Germany
20th January 2012
Project Pitchfork, Stahlmann, Deviant UK

For many years now, PROJECT PITCHFORK are at the forefront of alternative electronic music, even though the popularity decreased with the more introverted albums 'Inferno' and 'Kaskade' for some time. The band returned to their roots, starting with the release of 'Dream, Tiresias!' in 2009. Two more albums would follow emphasizing a darker, more raw electronic sound the latest being 'Quantum Mechanics'. Since the band has always shown pleasure in playing live aplenty, they are going to return to the stages in 2012 travelling many German cities to deliver the apocalyptic message carved into attendees minds with the blunt force of edgy electronic beats. We took the chance to see them in Krefeld, where the band was supported by STAHLMANN and DEVIANT UK.

Read more …

Details

Parent Category: Concert Reviews

Published: 20 January 2012

Grugahalle, Essen, Germany
18th January 2012
Rock Meets Classic

It was a meeting of some of the most outstanding voices in rock music, ready to present world hits in updated sonic fashion with an orchestra and a band. The 2012 edition of Rock Meets Classic featured amongst others the voice of Ian Gillan and the talents of guitarist Steve Lukather.

Read more …

Details

Parent Category: Concert Reviews

Published: 20 January 2012

Matrix, Bochum, Germany
19th January 2012
Megaherz, Exilia

In 2008, one of the most important representatives of hard German Rock continued to follow their very own agenda with a new singer and a new album 'Heuchler', an album that led them straight away from the Teutonic metal roots of earlier days into a new era and to celebrate 15 years of band history. Subsequently, the band has been touring a lot on i.e. various festivals with tremendous success from their respective audiences. Now, they are back with a new album, presenting it in several German clubs.

Read more …

Details

Parent Category: Concert Reviews

Published: 19 January 2012

Hugenottenhalle, Neu-Isenburg, Germany
28th December 2011
Christmas Ball: Combichrist, Front 242, Hocico, The Klinik, Solitary Experiments

In its yearly journey though the republic, the Christmas Ball was premiering in Neu-Isenburg, Frankfurt’s small neighbour, this year. Usually, the Hugenottenhalle does not hear and see such dark sounds, and on this day, even five bands were shaking the walls. For this new location, the stop in Würzburg was cancelled. Anyway, the choice of location was pretty good. The hall was traffic-wise well connected, had the perfect size with good sound and light. Additionally, the catering was really good. All in all perfect conditions to make this event a successful one.

Read more …

Details

Parent Category: Concert Reviews

Published: 16 January 2012

P60, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
6th January 2012
Mayan, Purest of Pain

I have seen several of tonight’s band members in their other or previous bands EPICA, DELAIN and AFTER FOREVER, but I’m looking forward to seeing them turn it up a notch for some more loudness and guitar violence. Although I expected P60 to be more crowded, a proper bunch of people have gathered in front of the stage and the number of MAYAN fan shirts is pretty well represented.

Read more …