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Published: 24 November 2012

Christuskirche, Bochum, Germany
23rd November 2012
Opeth & Anathema

The tickets for this event sold in a heartbeat. No wonder since it was the only time around here where both bands could be seen playing unplugged sets. The queue was long and everyone was anxious to get in to get out of the cold and the rain and to nail a good seat...

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Published: 24 November 2012

Haus Auensee, Leipzig, Germany
16th November 2012
And One, Welle:Erdball, Melotron, !distain

a lot of trouble happened in the past month about this tour that originally was planned as a DEPECHE MODE cover tour by AND ONE. Lots of things have changed, not only the content of the tour being now a “normal” AND ONE fill-time show, also the line-up and the dates. But finally, there was the concert in Leipzig coming…

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Published: 22 November 2012

Gewandhaus Augustusplatz, Leipzig, Germany
10th to 11th November 2012
Gothic meets Klassik Day 2: Staubkind, Blutengel, VNV Nation

Thus the second day of this small but very special festival dawned. The day before had not disappeared from the memory and still cared for small shivers and the anticipation of the coming event increased only unbearable. So the fans gathered in front of the Gewandhaus with great anticipation and they could almost feel this unbearable tension. I should mention that most of the fans were dressed appropriately for this occasion and they contributed therefore to a wonderful atmosphere of this unique evening.

The doors opened at 18’o clock and we could enter after a very short time for waiting the impressive foyer. I should also mention the ushers and remaining staff from the Gewandhaus. They ensured a smooth flow for this evening with their friendly, competent and confident manner, the staff contributed significantly to the fact that the fans could enjoy this event to the fullest. At halt past six the doors to the hall opened which was not the most architecturally beautiful but it’s considerably much better for the acoustics. The courteous ushers always helped with a smile to get your way through the maze of rows and chairs. Just after waiting the remaining minutes the orchestra entered the stage and provided a furious start with their opening under the guidance from the director.

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Published: 22 November 2012

X, Herford, Germany
17th November 2012
The Human League, Goldkint

THE HUMAN LEAGUE, legendary and ground-breaking Synth Pop pioneers of the 1980s, made their live reunion a couple of years ago and proved that their are still a force to be reckoned with. In 2012, they're cerebrating their 35th anniversary and for hat occasion brought a colourful program with them.

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Published: 20 November 2012

Matrix, Bochum, Germany
10th November 2012
Europe & Stone Rider

Half a year after the release of ‘Bag Of Bones’, EUROPE came to Germany to present the album live. “It should become a very original, classical rock record“, says EUROPE. The reason: They “have grown up with Led zeppelin, Deep Purple, UFO, Thin Lizzy and similar acts”, explains the band’s front man Joey Tempest. To reach such a sound they laid the songs in the hands of Kevin Shirley. EUROPE never sounded better said Eclipsed. Hard Rock with blues elements and top class acoustic guitars. Joey Tempest voice is better than ever. Europe are regular visitors in Bochum as headliner or as opener for GOTTHARD for example. The Matrix was full of people who couldn't wait to rock the night.

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