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DIE 90ER LIVE IN BONN – Zeitreise für Fortgeschrittene

24 Saturday Aug 2019

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Alice im Wunderland, “I got to give it up, Babe, Bicycle Race, Blümchen, Boomerang, Boyband, Brian Harvey, Captain Hollywood Project, Captain Jack, Caught In The Act, CITA, Coco Jambo, Computerliebe, Culture Beat, Dancefloor, David Hasselhoff, Diddl, Die 90er live, Don't Walk Away From Me, East 17, Eurodance, Feel the Heat of the Night, Fun Factory, Generation Of Love, Gib mir noch Zeit, Gibson, Gold, Got To Get It, Herz an Herz, House Of Love, I Give You My Heart, I Wann Be With You, It's Allright, Jasmin Wagner, John Hendy, John Terry Bull, Kleiner Satellit (Piep Piep), La Bouche, LayZee, Les Paul, Love Is Everywhere, Markus Krampe, Masterboy, Melanie Thornton, Mister President, Mola Adebisi, Mr. Vain, Old Daddy Duisburg, Oli P, Oliver Petszokat, One-Hit-Wonder, Ooops Up, Queen, Rheinaue Bonn, Rheinkultur, Rhytm Is A Dancer, Riot Girrl, Schimanksi, Slayer, Snap!, Sonnenallee, Sonnenfinsternis, Stay Another Day, Tartort, Techno, Terry Coldwell, The Kelly Family, The Power, Thunder, Tony Mortimer, Trance, Twenty-4-Seven, Ultras, Up ‘n Away

Das Finale einer der wohl verrücktesten Dekaden der Menschheitsgeschichte ist bald bereits 20 Jahre her und die glorreichen Neunzigerjahre endgültig Geschichte. Zwischen Sonnenallee und Sonnenfinsternis ging nicht nur ein Jahrzehnt, sondern ein Jahrtausend zu Ende, das Millennium war völlig zurecht Wort des Jahres. Zurück in der Zukunft ist die Zeit des gefühlten Aufbruchs aktueller denn je und Parties, die sich an die kollektive Kindheit und Jugend erinnern, landesweit jedes Wochenende der absolute Hit. Wer allerdings eine Art interaktive Zeitreise unternehmen möchte, muss dieser Tage ein Konzertticket käuflich erwerben und sich zu einer der zahlreichen Veranstaltungen aufmachen, die sich vor der Vergangenheit verneigen und mit einem Hauch Melancholie gedenken. Für Nostalgiker und ewig junggebliebene Musikfreaks genau das Richtige, also auch für mich.

Wegweiser sind hier nicht von Pappe & die Erfrischung stilecht!

Also zurück zur Bonner Rheinaue, wo ich zuletzt 2011 der dortigen Rheinkultur beiwohnte. Dank zwei Ortskundiger im passenden Look mit original Vintage Haarschmuck erreiche ich pünktlich gegen 14 Uhr das Eventgelände – im Hintergrund gibt der deutsche Danceflooract Fun Factory seine Hits zum Besten. “I Wanna be with you” direkt zum Mitsingen, eine passendere Begrüßung hätte ich mir nicht vorstellen können. Akustische Untermalung während meiner ersten Erkundung vor Ort, gibt’s dann noch von den reaktivierten La Bouche, die auch ohne Sängerin Melanie Thornton einige der absoluten Ober-Ohrwürmer präsentieren. Wer hier stumm bleibt, hat sich ganz klar in der Adresse geirrt. Für mich persönlich ist der Trip auf der Straße der Erinnerungen 2019 einfach passend, denn meine Biographie ist aktuell übersät mit Jubiläen und auch meine allererste Konzerterfahrung lasse ich noch einmal aufleben, wenn ich 25 Jahre und drei Tage später, mir zum zweiten Mal in meinem Leben die Kelly Family angucke. Damals 1994 waren sie in Duisburg in einem Zirkuszelt im Sportpark Wedau aufgetreten, 2019 ist es die Arena Oberhausen, in der ich sie passend zur Weihnachtszeit sehe werde. 1994 war zudem das Jahr, in dem ich mir die erste CD von East 17 kaufte und die berüchtigte britische Boyband, die auch Jungs cool finden durften, Hauptgrund, mir Die 90er live in Bonn reinzuziehen.

Hier sitzt jeder Ton & Tanzschritt: CITA

Von meinen Freunden durchaus belächelt, aber derartige Reaktionen haben mich noch nie interessiert. Das war es auch, was ich in den 90s mochte und auch immer noch liebe: Jeder kann die abgefucktesten Klamotten tragen, komische Musik hören und doch haben sich irgendwie alle lieb. Zugegebener Maßen ist das eher eine romantisierte Sichtweise auf das, was damals war und hat mit tatsächlicher Erinnerung wenig zu tun, aber genau darum geht es heute auch: Sich auf das besinnen, was damals wirklich oder zumindest  gefühlt besser war. Und gefeiert haben wir in den 90ern, auch ich und angefangen habe ich in der Duisburger Kult-Disco schlechthin, dem Old Daddy. Dort gastierte einst schon Tatort Kommissar Schimanski und heute ist die Institution fast wieder so beliebt wie früher. Nach einem ersten musikalischen Marsch plus Gepäck in Form meines Diddl-Portemonnaies und den Klängen von Captain Jack samt seiner leicht bekleideten Kompanie attraktiver Damen, bin ich voll da im Moment. Also zurück ins Jetzt und während ich noch die Örtlichkeiten aufsuche, stürmt ein niederländisch-englischer Exportschlager die Bühne, der mich als Teenie minimal tangierte. Für Caught In The Act war ich als waschechtes Riot Girrrl einfach zu cool und die Jungs einfach nicht mein Fall, doch “20 Jahre später und 40 Kilo schwerer” holen mich die mittlerweile sehr gereiften Männer plötzlich komplett ab. Auf einmal sind all die Songtexte wieder da, die sich irgendwo zwischen Amygdala und Stammhirn erfolgreich eingenistet haben. “Babe”, “Don’t Walk Away From Me” und natürlich der Dauerbrenner “Love Is Everywhere” bringen mich zum Tanzen, Singen und Lachen. Und ich glaub, ich bin jetzt auch Fan!

Die Bad Boys aller Boybands: East 17 (Ultras) 

Auch wenn Culture Beat kein klassisches One-Hit-Wonder sind, von denen es in den Charts der Nineties nur so wimmelt, wird doch schnell klar, dass außer dem Überkracher “Mr. Vain” und dem etwas weniger kultigen “Got to Get it” hier nicht viel Substanz zu erwarten ist. Schade, aber manche Songs funktionieren aus der Konserve eben weitaus besser. Da kann die Tranceformation Snap! ein deutlich umfangreicheres Repertoire aufweisen und überzeugt mit Stücken wie “The Power”, “Ooops Up” und natürlich DEM Eurodance-Dauerohrwurm überhaupt “Rhythm is a Dancer”. Und dann ist er endlich gekommen, der Moment, in dem sie da sind und eine dezent verstrahlte und musikverrückte 12-Jährige in mir ausrasten möchte, denn über 25 Jahre musste sie warten, um endlich diese Typen in Echt anschmachten zu können: East FUCKIN’ 17! Mit “Steam” – Album UND Single –  haben sie mein Herz und Gehör erobert, aber auch die diversen Hits davor und einige danach sind für mich seither unvergesslich. Da sind sie also, live, in Farbe und voller Größe und somit kleiner als ich – das zumindest trifft auf das einzige Originalmitglied Terry Coldwell zu. Mein Favorit der Truppe, John Hendy, ist leider im vergangenen Jahr ausgestiegen, von Hauptsongschreiber Tony Mortimer und Leadsänger Brian Harvey will ich gar nicht erst anfangen. Es ist wie es ist und ich bin dennoch völlig hin und futsch. So surreal ist es, diese live Songs zu hören, und einen blauen Fleck vom Körpervollkontakt davonzutragen, als John Terry Bull nach kurzer Tuchfühlung mit dem Publikum zurück auf die Bühne springt. “It’s Allright”, “Thunder”, “House of Love”, “Gold”, “Steam” und “Stay Another Day” (hab ich noch was vergessen?!) sind nach einer guten halben Stunde viel zu schnell schon wieder vorbei und ich muss erstmal klarkommen.

Captain Hollywood Project: Call me, Mister (not so vain)

Es folgt die mit Abstand größte Überraschung des Tages, denn die tanzbaren Überreste von Twenty-4-Seven in Form der Nürnberger Dancefloor-Formation Captain Hollywood Project überzeugt mich vor allem durch ihre Liveband: Drei langhaarige Typen, der Bassist mit Slayer-Shirt, der obligatorische Glamrocker im Netzhemd und dann dieser rothaarige Gitarrist mit einer schwarzen Les Paul, höchstwahrscheinlich von Gibson und Bikerlederjacke. Irgendwann fliegt sein Hut und das Feuer flammt auf; also ich bin begeistert, nicht zuletzt von dem kleinen “Flirt”, der sich zwischen Bühne und Fotograben und uns beiden anbahnt. Da kann auch schon mal der Reiß- oder vielmehr Reizverschluss klemmen. Aber hey, hier und heute bleibt eben keine Hose ganz geschlossen und die Emotionen sind mindestens so heiß, wie die Pyrotechnik. Doch einer hat heute ganz klar den Preis für das mitunter beste Bühnenoutfit verdient: LayZee fka. Mister President kann nicht nur mit seinem Hüftschwung überzeugen. Im beigefarbenen Anzug, weißem Hemd und Sneakern wirken “Coco Jambo”, “Up ‘n Away” und “I Give You My Heart” fast schon seriös. Dass an diesem Samstag einfach alles möglich ist, wird auch in der kommenden Stunde deutlich, denn es folgt eine Aufwartung von Veranstalter Markus Krampe höchstpersönlich. Der bedankt sich zunächst bei den 25.000 Zuschauern und hat dann noch eine ganz besondere Mission: Ein Geburtstagsgeschenk an den äußert verzückten Oliver Petszokat überreichen, denn der feiert seinen 41. und das zur Freude aller Beteiligten. Und dann schnell rückwärts an den Bühnenrand und für die wartende Masse noch mal nach vorne stürmen, aber vorher hat auch das Geburtstagskind noch einen Auftrag. Denn nicht nur das Älterwerden wird in der Bundesstadt gefeiert, sondern auch die Liebe und so werden wir heute Zeuge eines Heiratsantrags mit Happy End, hach. Aufgetreten ist Oli P. dann auch noch und hat mit eigenen Stücken und Covern alle abgeholt. Für mich gibt es dann zwei Fotos vom Meister der Selfies und selbsternannten größten David Hasselhoff-Fan aller Zeiten selbst geschossen, nachdem mein Smartphone plötzlich auf der Bühne und in Olis Händen ist, was für ein geiler Typ!

Star zum Anfassen: Oli P. sind Berührungsängste völlig fremd

Als nächstes dann Masterboy, die ich schon gar nicht mehr auf dem Schirm hatte, die aber dennoch im allgemeinen Unterbewusstsein gut verankert sind und auch ich stimme bei Tracks wie “Feel the Heat of the Night”, “I got to give it up” und dem quasi leitmotivischen “Generation Of Love” ein und freue mich des Lebens. Nachdem nun auch die Sonne über Bonn untergegangen ist, wird es noch mal richtig spannend. Dank Moderator Mola Adebisi und Live-DJ von Radio Bonn wird es auch zwischen den Bands und Künstlern nie langweilig. Aber erst beim Grande Finale blüht die ehemalige Hauptstadt der BRD noch einmal richtig auf, wenn Jasmin Wagner als Blümchen beweist, wie massentauglich Techno mit einer Priese Pop auch im 21. Jahrhundert ist. Mit knapp 40 Jahren überstrahlt die hochgewachsene Hamburgerin heute alle Sterne am Himmel. Die Bühnendeko zwischen Fitness-Studio und Alice im Wunderland sorgt für die optische Komponente. Doch auch ganz ohne Riesen-Einhörner, Rennrad und ihre Tänzerinnen und Tänzer wäre Blümchen der berichtigte Headliner des Abends. “Ich bin wieder hier” als Opener könnte kaum besser passen, denn bereits 2018 war das Nordlicht in seiner Paraderolle wieder aktiv und konnte auch in Bonn als reife Blume live überzeugen. “Computerliebe”, “Gib mir noch Zeit”, “Boomerang”, “Kleiner Satellit (Piep Piep)” und “Herz an Herz” kennt jeder und auch ihre Liebeserklärung an die “beste Band der Welt” mit ihrer Interpretation des Queen-Klassikers “Bicycle Race” verfehlt seine Wirkung wahrlich nicht. Um 22 Uhr ist dann Schluss und heute geht hoffentlich jeder glücklich nach Hause. Danke an alle, die mit mir gefeiert haben, ihr wisst, wer gemeint ist. Und dicken Dank für die exzellente Verpflegung im Fotograben. Wir sehen uns 2020.

Blümchen: Jasmin Wagner kann sich hören & sehen lassen

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THE RUINS OF BEVERAST / KING DUDE / (D O L C H) – Invading Central Europe In Autumn

15 Monday May 2017

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(Dolch), Acherontic Arts Fest, Alexander Frohn, Alexander von Meilenwald, Arioch, Asakku, Bifröst, Death in June, Europan Tour, G.ST, Gold, Helvegr, I Wanna Die At 69, Job Bos, John Grumptmann, Johnny Cash, Kathaaria, King Dude, Leonard Cohen, Licht, Licht. Maschine. Herz., Meilenwald, Michael Zech, Not Just Religious Music, Paria, Sex, The Devil's Blood, The Ruins Of Beverast, Thomas Jefferson Cowgill, Thomas Tomsen, Tour Dates, Towards Malakia, Urfaust, Ván Records, Woody Guthrie

Just as the third edition of the now annual Acherontic Arts Festival closes its doors, yet another live announcement comes from Germany’s very own (oc)cult label Ván Records. In October and November two of the rosters most relentlessly touring artists – King Dude and The Ruins Of Beverast – will be en route through central Europe. Joining in on the stage shenanigans will be one of the most mysterious acts, the label has to offer: (D O L C H).

As reverent as it is prophetic and stark, Burning Daylight pulls together the biblical sound and isolation of the northwest. King Dude draws from artists akin to Death in June & Leonard Cohen but sews together a hybrid of true folk tradition alongside the likes of Woody Guthrie and Johnny Cash. Last year’s release of King Dude’s debut full-length masterpiece, Love, saw a beautiful vision of what was in store for the future…and what future is now. Burning Daylight is the newest edition to the King Dude canon. Coal dust spirituals mined from the haunting backwoods landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Stories of the constant struggle of man’s turbulent affair with his Lord and the Devil. Burning Daylight produces a maturity and direction that is unparalleled…showing us the word, and way and the light.

Atmospheric and sustained music for the heart, soul and brain. (D O L C H)´s first two demos (Demo I + “Licht. Maschine. Herz.” ) showed a very melancholic soundscape, accompanied by sad voices and lyrics. Their live performances are as intense and honest as their songs, to say the very least.

“Beverast” is Meilenwald’s own derivation of the word “Bifröst” influenced by the old Norse term for the bridge between Midgard and Asgard. Thou art now profane in death.

Check out the flyer below for all confirmed dates of this prestigious package!

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GOLD – “Optimist” Out Today

24 Friday Feb 2017

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Album Release, Amsterdam Recording Company, Ash Borer, Be Good, Come With Me, Donald Trump, Earth, Europan Tour, Gold, I Do My Own Stunts, Interbellum, King Dude, Marissa Nadler, Milena Eva, New Album, New York Times, No Image, No Shadow, Optimist, Pim Top, Randall Dunn, Rotown Rotterdam, Sulphurous Visions, Summer Thunder, Sunn O))), Tear, Teenage Lust, The Devil's Blood, Thomas Sciarone, Tour Dates, Track List, V11, Ván Records, White Noise, You Too Must Die

With their third full-length, Dutch quintet GOLD further establishes its focus on form and content, where their instruments are mere means to express – this contemporary rock band is heavy because of the songs, not because of the sound.

The songwriting core of GOLD exists of guitarist Thomas Sciarone (ex-The Devil’s Blood) and singer Milena Eva. Longtime friends Igor Wouters and Harm Haverman provide a rock steady yet adventurous foundation and new kid on the block Nick Polak completes the bunch with his talent for harmony and melody. On “Interbellum” GOLD have clearly crafted their own style with elements not unfamiliar to man. Milena Eva sets herself apart from other singers in modern rock music with her warm and soulful voice. She’s supported by a heavy rocking band whose effect is undeniable, but so is their joy in playing. Together they form an ambitious force that is eager to share its music with the crowds.

After the artistic success of 2015’s “No Image” – which united journalists, musicians, music lovers and even a pro-wrestler in its appraisal – GOLD returns with its successor. Together with producer Randall Dunn (a.o. Sunn O))), Earth, Ash Borer, Marissa Nadler), GOLD have put their angular drive, their blackened guitar textures, and the composed yet vulnerable vocal delivery of Milena Eva in an even broader context. GOLD have created an almost unlimited space for their unique unity of beauty and cruelty to crush and confuse even more.

Within her lyrics Milena Eva lays bare her insecurities, internal struggles and self-doubt, as a means to reach out and connect. To ultimately inspire acceptance and love of the self, of the known and of the alien. To resist the apathy as expressed in the album’s first lyric – ‘Binge-watching the world collapse’ – and to include. With their nonconformist outsider approach, which the New York Times strikingly defined as “serenely intense… near-metal”, GOLD has managed to find a previously uninhabited spot that is truly their own. To achieve this in the heart of such a densely populated musical landscape, rather than at its outskirts, is the exciting result of intense years of performing and self-reflection.

“Optimist” is an adventurous confirmation of GOLD’s reputation as an enthralling band, on stage and on record and will be presented to European audiences in March & April at the following dates displayed on the flyer.

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Psychorizon – Favourite Moments Of 2016

31 Saturday Dec 2016

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(Dolch), Acherontic Arts Fest, Anniversary, ArieZ, Beastmilk, Drain, Electric Wizard, Gold, Grave Pleasures, Helvete, In Solitude, Kadavar, King Dude, Linnéa Olsson, Liz Buckingham, Path Of Samsara, Psychorizon, Queen Of Spades Photography, Rock Hard Festival 2016, The Ruins Of Beverast, Thränenkind, Tribulation, TuRock, Uno Bruniusson, Urfaust, Ván Records, Völur

2016 started off with a rare moment as I had the first and unfortunately final chance the see Grave Pleasures in their best lineup, featuring Swedish guitarist Linnéa Olsson and former In Solitude drummer Uno Bruniusson. The now newly formed band was touring alongside Tribulation in January and gladly played a brilliant show at TuRock, Essen – not shying away from including several tunes from their former incarnation Beastmilk. Later this year I was lucky enough to see Tribulation again at Rock Hard Festival.

grave-pleasures-linneaLiz Buckingham’s long-lost Swedish twin-sister – Linnéa Olsson

But before the outdoor season started, one of many indoor festivals caught my attention and had me attending – attempted pun intended – the second edition of Ván Records’ very own Acherontic Arts Festival which took place in early May. Gathering the brightest shining gems of his artist roster, Sven clearly knows his way around a brilliant billing. Urfaust, Gold, the recently disbanded Path Of Samsara, The Ruins Of Beverast, to name but a few. My personal highlights have to be King Dude, who gave me all those emotions, from goosebumps, to shivers to tears and the outstanding performance of Germany’s very own (D O L C H) – leaving me speechless and that rarely ever happens!

Feel the dagger – (D O L C H)

psychorizon-and-queen-of-spades-photographyPartners in crime – Psychorizon & Queen Of Spades Photography

And then there was this: Rock Hard Festival – the only event I’ve been at almost every year since 2004. Second time watching Tribulation and for the first time in a while I could finally catch up with Kadavar again. Great to see these guys, that I’ve been a fan of and working with in a past life, making their way towards the big stages. This year also saw a premier, as I officially teamed up with Queen Of Spades Photography – run by my good friend and talented photographer Susan – to cover the mandatory reports. In August it was finally time to look back the first five years of Psychorizon with a little festival. Four bands from three countries gathered at a local youth club to celebrate with me and my friends, fans, readers and the audience for one night. Even though only a handful of folks actually came around to enjoy the event, there shall be more live action to go about in the future. Special thanks to those who joined the party, my catering chef Cati and all members of the most brilliant opening act ArieZ, Swiss Stoner crew Drain and of course my amazing Canadian headliner Völur. Couldn’t have done it without you, thanks so much! Spread the love and hope to see you all soon again!!!

Vocalist Nils becomes one with the music & his microphone

And last but certainly not least, another most memorable night featured Ghost Bath and Thränenkind, who played at Helvete, Oberhausen on August 28th. While the main part of the audience was eagerly waiting to see the headliner, all I wanted was to finally see the band that created my personal favourite album of the year. Due to some scheduling difficulties, bass player Matthias and vocalist Nils had to borrow some stand-in musicians and still managed to deliver a stunning show. Hope they’ll return to my area again soon!

European Summer 2016Energetic Anarchy: Matthias the bass-machine!

This year has been a crazy ride and I’m really looking forward to all the adventures the next one will bring – hope we’ll all make it a good one.

See you all in 2017

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GOLD – New Album “Optimist” And European Tour Announced

28 Wednesday Dec 2016

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Album Release, Amsterdam Recording Company, Ash Borer, Be Good, Come With Me, Donald Trump, Earth, Europan Tour, Gold, I Do My Own Stunts, Interbellum, King Dude, Marissa Nadler, Milena Eva, New Album, New York Times, No Image, No Shadow, Optimist, Pim Top, Randall Dunn, Rotown Rotterdam, Sulphurous Visions, Summer Thunder, Sunn O))), Tear, Teenage Lust, Thomas Sciarone, Tour Dates, Track List, V11, Ván Records, White Noise, You Too Must Die

goldPhotography by Pim Top

Dutch “post-everything” sextet, Gold, have today confirmed details of their third full length album entitled “Optimist”. The LP will be released on February 24, 2017 via Ván Records. Recorded with Randall Dunn at Amsterdam Recording Company, the release party will take place on March 16th at V11/Rotown Rotterdam, which is the kick off of our European tour:

16.03 – NL – Rotterdam @ V11
17.03 – CH – Winterthur @ Gaswerk
18.03 – CH – Olten @ Le Coq d’Or
19.03 – AT – Linz @ Willy*Fred
20.03 – AT – Wien @ Venster 99
21.03 – DE – Leipzig @ 4rooms
22.03 – DE – Göttingen @ Freihafen
23.03 – DE – Rostock @ JAZ
24.03 – DK – Kopenhagen @ Stengarde
25.03 – NO – Oslo @ Blitz
27.03 – DE- Kiel @ Alte Meierei
28.03 – DE – Hamburg @ Hafenklang
29.03 – DE – Erlangen @ JUKUZ
30.03 – FR – Lille @ El Diablo
31.03 – TBC
01.04 – BE – Antwerpen @ Antwerp Music City

After the artistic success of 2015’s No Image – which united journalists, musicians, music lovers and even a pro-wrestler in its appraisal – Gold returns with its successor. Together with producer Randall Dunn (a.o. Sunn O))), Earth, Ash Borer, Marissa Nadler), Gold have put their angular drive, their blackened guitar textures, and the composed yet vulnerable vocal delivery of Milena Eva in an even broader context. Gold have created an almost unlimited space for their unique unity of beauty and cruelty to crush and confuse even more.

Within her lyrics Milena Eva lays bare her insecurities, internal struggles and self-doubt, as a means to reach out and connect. To ultimately inspire acceptance and love of the self, of the known and of the alien. To resist the apathy as expressed in the album’s first lyric – ‘Binge-watching the world collapse’ – and to include.

Thomas Sciarone comments: “Our activism and socio-criticism is strongly rooted in self-reflection and improving our selves. We do not only intend to break down walls and bridge gaps between scenes and genres, but also – more importantly – between people. And if it’s necessary to call out those who want to stand between us, we artistically will. It’s no coincidence that the last shot of the last video we took from No Image shows an awkwardly confident Donald Trump.”

With their nonconformist outsider approach, which the New York Times strikingly defined as “serenely intense… near-metal”, Gold has managed to find a previously uninhabited spot that is truly their own. To achieve this in the heart of such a densely populated musical landscape, rather than at its outskirts, is the exciting result of intense years of performing and self-reflection.

Optimist is an adventurous confirmation of Gold’s reputation as an enthralling band, on stage and on record.

Optimist – track list

1. You Too Must Die
2. Summer Thunder
3. White Noise
4. Teenage Lust
5. No Shadow
6. I Do My Own Stunts
7. Be Good
8. Come With Me
9. Tear

gold-evaby Sulphurous Visions

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KING DUDE & GOLD – Live Impressions

14 Sunday Aug 2016

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August Johnson, Black Chrome Productions, Chelsea Wolfe, Clan Destine, Dais, David Fitt, Deal With The Devil, European Tour, Exit Duesseldorf, Fields Of The Nephilim, Gold, Heavy Nova Presents, Johnny Cash, King Dude, Light, Live Date, Live Impressions, Not Just Relegious Music, Raynham Hall, Sex, Sweet Ermengarde, The Mission, TJ Cowgill, Tosten Larson, Ván Records

GOLD IGOLD IIKing Dude IKing Dude IIKing Dude IIIKing Dude XKing Dude VKing Dude VIKing Dude VIIIPictures taken at Exit Duesseldorf, 13.08.2016 – Pascal Norgall for Psychorizon

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HELL OVER HAMMABURG – Metalizing The North

14 Thursday Mar 2013

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Adrenaline Distractions, Amsterdam Recording Company, Anton Fingal, Attic, Christoffer Svensson, Dejan Rosić, Denial of God, Die Burg, DJ Krugi, Essenz, Gold, Harm Haverman, Hell Over Hammaburg, Henrik Petersson, High Roller Records, Igor Wouters, Interbellum, Jess and the Ancient Ones, Johan Berg, King Diamond, Kristina Karlsson, Markthalle, Marx, Mercyful Fate, Milena Eva, Nick Polak, Niclas Svensson, Peter Henriksson, Phoenix, Pieter Kloos, Rock Hard Magazine, Screamer, Slingblade, Sure Shot Worx, Svart Records, The Devil's Blood, The Scams, The Void, Thomas Sciarone, Tobias Ander, Vanderbuyst, Ván Records, Willem Verbuyst, Wolf Mühlmann

ScreamerISCREAMER: Dejan & Christoffer – Courtesy of Andreas Schulz

Word-of-mouth and online promotion was really big with the very first edition of HELL OVER HAMMABURG Festival, taking place on first saturday in march at Markthalle, Hamburg. It was even big enough to bring quite a number of metalheads from the Ruhrarea, among others a delegation from Rock Hard Magazine and the Rhineland all the way up to the north, bumping into each other as if it was any other weekend settled between Dortmund and greater Cologne-area. Turning out anything BUT usual, HOH is crowded with visitors from all corners of Germany and beyond. Several hundreds of people would even cause a bit of a jam in between sets, as the two halls of the venue has bands playing at the same time and the smoking area is placed right in the midst of them, thus delivering a true “Sold Out”-atmosphere.

ScreamerIISCREAMER: Anton & Henrik – Courtesy of Andreas Schulz

Initializing the festival at its more spacious part of the venue, Swedish Metalheads SCREAMER prove to be just the best choice for an opener at this hour. Young and sparkling full of energy the four musicians from Ljungby and Malmö easily get the entire audience going along with their forceful action. With their latest record “Phoenix” just out for about a month and a handful of well-known tracks from the previous one “Adrenaline Distractions”, choruses echo through a few dozens of spectators, spreading even more joy between band and fans. SCREAMER are able to live up to their reputation as one of the most frequently touring bands, as well as a guarantee of full power and a damn good time. An extended review on the SCREAMER shows in Hamburg and Cologne can be found here!

Up next at the big venue are the highly acclaimed ATTIC, that apparently like to raise a lot of tension with their endlessly long intro. One word about ATTIC from my personal point of view: I have never been much into KING DIAMOND and/or MERCYFUL FATE, hence my slighty awkward feeling when it comes to ATTIC and their vocalist in particular. Their show is at least consequent with make-up and a seemingly sacral stage decor. But this won’t keep me lingering for the entire act.

GoldGOLD Vocalist Milena Eva – Courtesy of Andreas Schulz

Leaving early from the ATTIC show gives me the chance to make my way to the front row of the other venue hall called “Marx”, which has a capacity of about 300 and reminds me of some of the local clubs from the Ruhrarea, specially concerning the amount of oxygen available in the cause of a night…Breathtaking is an attribute one might use to describe dutch newcomers GOLD or rather their singer Milena Eva. If it’s not her hair or her nose that gets the audience’ attention, it is for sure her wiggling ass in those glitters pants! The colour perfectly matches with that of the drumset, turning the lower part of her body into an interactive lava-lamp, so to speak. Those who won’t get mesmerized by her siren-like voice will so by her loose pelvis. But enough about visual aids, GOLD are a great live band, which they demonstrate really well tonight in Hamburg. Former THE DEVIL’S BLOOD guitarist Thomas Sciarone, drummer Igor Wouters and bassist Harm Haverman as a reliable rhythm section and the latest addition, second guitarist Nick Polak totally jam the small stage. Their debut “Interbellum”, which was Recorded in the summer of 2012 by Igor Wouters and VANDERBUYST fronter Willem Verbuyst at Amsterdam Recording Company and Mastered by Pieter Kloos at The Void Eindhoven, was released via german label Ván Records, on December 7th 2012.

JATAOIIJESS AND THE ANCIENT ONES – Courtesy of Andreas Schulz

After a much-needed break during the sets of ESSENZ and DENIAL OF GOD it is time for a little more Swedish flair in the allegedly most beautiful city of germany: Stockholm based quintette SLINGBLADE plays straight forward Heavy Rock led by the raw vocals of their leather loving female fronter Kristina Karlsson. Besides SCREAMER yet another protegé of german label High Roller Records to perform at HELL OVER HAMMABURG. Together with lead guitarist Johan Berg, bassist Niclas Svensson, drummer Peter Henriksson and a stand-in for the unavailable second guitarist Tobias Ander, who is currently touring Spain with THE SCAMS, SLINGBLADE truly manage to entertain the crowded that squeezes itself inside the Marx.

Headlining a new festival might be enough of a challenge or probably even burden itself, with no one knowing how well the all over spirit will be at the final show of one long day. Filling the most important position with just a debut album out and a follow-up EP recently published  – both available on Svart Records – could be called a risk organiser Wolf Mühlmann of Sure Shot Worx & Rock Hard Magazine and his team take. Having a band, that has never played in germany before concluding an event is verging on insane. JESS AND THE ANCIENT ONES has become one of the most promising acts of the moment and expectations are above the roof as the finnish musicians enter stages this night. Even more so, they do combine all the factors named before and as good as their sound is, their stage acting is an edgy outbreak at best. After waiting to see JATAO for months, I am sorry to say that they could not fulfill the self-created rumors about rituals that have been spreading online in advance of HELL OVER HAMMABURG.

JATAOJESS AND THE ANCIENT ONES – Courtesy of Andreas Schulz

Altogether a successful start of a new event, going on sometime until 2am, when DJ Krugi (“Die Burg”) shut down his modern-day turntables.
A major thanks to everyone working this day! Second edition of HELL OVER HAMMABURG will take place march 15th, 2014 at Markthalle, Hamburg. All information available at the festival homepage.

HELL OVER HAMMABURG – Event Preview

28 Friday Dec 2012

Posted by psychorizon in Live

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Attic, Black Shape Of Nexus, Denial of God, Desaster, Die Burg, Essenz, Gold, Hell Over Hammaburg, Ice Rock, Jess and the Ancient Ones, Obelyskkh, Rock Hard Festival, Screamer, Slingblade, Venenum, Wahammer

As the year comes to an end, it is just about time to take a glimpse at all things ahead. With Swiss Open Air ICE ROCK coming up next week, Psychorizon targets the first occult Ritual of 2013: HELL OVER HAMMABURG.

An international Line-Ep including some of the finest and most promising of today’s artists: GOLD (NL), OBELYSKKH (GER), DESASTER (GER), ATTIC (GER), SCREAMER (SWE), VENENUM (GER); JESS AND THE ANCIENT ONES (FIN), DENIAL OF GOD (DK), SLINGBLADE (SWE), BLACK SHAPE OF NEXUS (GER), ESSENZ (GER) and WARHAMMER (GER).

Live shows will take place March 2nd, 2013 in Hamburg, on two stages – Aftershowparty and Metaldisco features DJ Krugi (Die Burg, Rock Hard Festival etc.).

All info on how to purchase tickets are also available on the event’s facebookpage!

HOH

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