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Palladium, Cologne, Germany19th December 2009
New Model Army, Laibach, Juno Reactor
Perfectly punctual at 6 PM, I was standing in front of the Palladium concert hall in Cologne. But sadly for all the photographers and writers the guest list was missing, so we had to stand and wait some time until the admission procedure started and we could finally get into the warmth of the venue, get the equipment ready and take our positions.
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Essigfabrik, Cologne, Germany26th December 2009
neuWerk Festival 2009: VNV Nation, S.P.O.C.K, Reaper, Straftanz, Solar Fake, Noisuf-X
Christmas time is a time of rest, a time of reflection, and for many years it’s the time of the neuWerk festival(s) continuing to attract a large crowd with top acts of the scene. In 2009, the festival came up with no one less than VNV NATION as headliners, as well as Swedish Synth Pop legend S.P.O.C.K - amongst others of course.
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Matrix, Bochum, Germany28th December 2009
Front 242, Faderhead, Parade Ground
Only a few days left until this year ends for good. But this year, the big bang has been antedated a few days, for FRONT 242 had decided to come to Bochum to unleash a firework of minimalist sequences and driving beats in a program also featuring their biggest hits.
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Neue Stadthalle, Langen, Germany19th December 2009
Noisegate Metal Christmas: Doro, Grave Digger, Saltatio Mortis, Krypteria, Sister Sin, Ingrimm, Cast In Silence, Dead Means Nothing
It was freezing cold on this Saturday afternoon. Thus, 17 degrees below zero and constant snowfall prevented many fans from arriving too early at this year’s NOISEGATE CHRISTMAS METAL festival which should take place at the community hall in Langen. According to the organisers, the admission should be proceeded at 3pm, but there was a 30-minute delay. In the meantime, the attendees gathered in the foyer and had a look at several merchandise stands selling shirts, jackets, belts, records and all that stuff. Fortunately, a further stand offered various drinks and hot coffee I couldn’t resist. When the doors were finally opened at 30 minutes past 3pm, the small crowd was pouring into the hall that came up with an impressive stage including a lot of equipment and a promising lighting system. Within some minutes, the first act DEAD MEANS NOTHING appeared on stage - it was the guys´ turn to let the show begin.
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Colos-Saal, Aschaffenburg, Germany15th December 2009
U. D. O., Dezperadoz
One of the rocks on which the German heavy metal scene was founded had announced its appearance at the Colos-Saal on 15th December 2009: Former ACCEPT front man Udo Dirkschneider, Stefan Kaufmann (guitar), Igor Gianola (guitar), Fitty Wienhold (bass) and Francesco Jovino (drums) are on `Dominator´ tour which had been named after the most recent long-player that was released in this year’s August. Completed by German rock band DEZPERADOZ, the evening’s line-up was a very promising one for many metal heads who had come to the Colos-Saal. As didn’t experience both formations before, I was quite astonished to see that the audience finally consisted of mainly male listeners whilst there were very few women.
