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21st May 2025
Sascha Lange - “Depeche Mode Trilogie & more”
A warm Berlin evening. The Pfefferberg Theater is buzzing long before the lights dim. Not for a concert, and yet the atmosphere crackles with musical energy. The reason: DEPECHE MODE - and the man who has perhaps chronicled their story with more soul and humour than anyone else, SASCHA LANGE.
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15th May 2025
J.B.O. - “Explizite Lyrik” 2025 - Support: Brunhilde
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of their debut album ‘Explizite Lyrik’, German Comedy Metal pioneers J.B.O. turned the Astra Kulturhaus into a madhouse of laughter, nostalgia and pure joy. The pink legends brought a full-scale party to Berlin, and their fans - old and new - showed up in force. Supporting them that night was Punk-Metal powerhouse BRUNHILDE, who set the bar high with an intense and gripping warm-up show. Together, they delivered an evening that ranged from roaring humour to heartfelt anthems - a true spectacle.
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Dates: 8th to 10th May 2025
Out Of Line Weekender 2025 - Dark’n’Electro Edition - with Corlyx, Years of Denial, Motor!k, Marie Davidson, Linea Aspera, The KVB, Kllsgnl, Any Second, Klutae, Torul, Dive, Solitary Experiments, Hocico
For three days in May, Berlin’s Astra Kulturhaus turned into a black-clad sanctuary of sound. Out Of Line Weekender 2025 delivered a carefully curated blend of genres - from raw Industrial to ethereal Synth-Pop, Coldwave, and Moise.
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2nd May 2025
Combichrist - “Still Making Monsters Tour” 2025 - Support: Esoterik, Crimson Veil, Extize
Sometimes, life aligns in the most unexpected ways. Amidst the chaos of preparing for a significant move and fulfilling family obligations, I found myself back in my hometown of Passau. To my astonishment, COMBICHRIST was scheduled to perform at the Zauberberg during my visit. It felt like fate had orchestrated this reunion, bringing me back to the roots of my musical journey.
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24th May 2025
Hurts - “15 Years of Happiness” - Support: Roe Byrne
The Tempodrom in Berlin became a cathedral of nostalgia and emotion on May 24, 2025, as HURTS celebrated 15 years since their breakthrough debut with a special anniversary tour. Marking a return to the roots of their career, the British Synth-Pop duo brought ‘Happiness’ to life on stage, playing the iconic album in full for the first time in years - and much more.
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