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ROCK HARD FESTIVAL 2017 – Running Order Online

07 Friday Apr 2017

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'77, Adrenaline Distractions, André Kvarnström, Andreas Wikström, Anton Fingal, Ar, Asphyx, “United In Hate, Behemoth, Blues Pills, Candlemass, DAD, Dejan Rosić, Dorian Sorriaux, Elena Zodiac, Elin Larsson, Erebor, Erinc, Exodus, Fates Warning, Fredrik Svensson, Hanno, Hell Machine, Henrik Petersson, High Roller Records, Honeymoon Disease, Inferno, Lady In Gold, Lizzies, LSK, Mantar, Metal City Festival, Motorcycle Marina, Nergal, Night Demon, Night Viper, Ode To The Flame, Orion, Patricia Strutter, Phoenix, Prophecy Productions, Rock Hard Festival, Rock Hard Megazine, Ross The Boss, Screamer, Secrets Of The Moon, Seth, sG, Skyklad, Sodom, Sun, Svart Records, Teutonic Slaughter, The Satanist, The Warriors, Witches Rock ´N´ Roll, Zack Anderson

Less than two months to go before Rock Hard Festival 2017 takes place. Today the official Running Order is finally available – please check below. Also check out the official Warm Up show at Lükaz Lünen next moth. Addtionally there will be single day tickets available at the following fees:

  • Friday: 39€
  • Saturday: 45€
  • Sunday: 49€

Friday, June 2nd

BLUES PILLS
CANDLEMASS
THE DEAD DAISIES
MANTAR
ROBERT PEHRSSON‘S HUMBUCKER
DUST BOLT

Saturday, June 3rd

BEHEMOTH
D.A.D.
EXODUS
ASPHYX
SKYCLAD
THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA
KETZER
MONUMENT

Sunday, June 4th

OPETH
DIRKSCHNEIDER
(„Farewell To Accept“)
FATES WARNING
ROSS THE BOSS
(„Manowar-Classics“)
DEMON
SECRETS OF THE MOON
BLOOD CEREMONY
NIGHT DEMON

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ROCK HARD FESTIVAL 2017 – Lucky Thirteen

10 Saturday Dec 2016

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André Kvarnström, Ar, Asphyx, Behemoth, Blues Pills, Candlemass, DAD, Dorian Sorriaux, Elin Larsson, Erebor, Erinc, Exodus, Fates Warning, Hanno, Inferno, Lady In Gold, LSK, Mantar, Nergal, Night Demon, Ode To The Flame, Orion, Prophecy Productions, Rock Hard Festival, Ross The Boss, Secrets Of The Moon, Seth, sG, Skyklad, Sun, Svart Records, The Satanist, Zack Anderson

Darkness will rise again and leading the forces of evil is none other than Polish powerhouse and one of Black Metal’s finest. Twenty-three years and ten albums into their career, that Behemoth is still in the ascendant is a statement to their commitment, determination and capacity for writing such powerful music. If ever a band was to go out on a high, The Satanist would make for one hell of a swan song, but don’t expect them to disappear any time soon. 2017 marks the first ever performance of mastermind Nergal, drumer Inferno, bassist Orion and guitarist Seth at the annual Rock Hard Festival.   behemoth

The Satanist(s)

Summoning their secrets on their native soil, German Occult Rockers Secrets Of The Moon will also celebrate their inaugural appearance at Rock Hard Festival. The sun is both source of warming light and all-devouring fireball. Secrets of the Moon have named their sixth album after it, since it stems from the immediate experience of becoming and perishing, of ending and starting anew – not only in the musicians‘ private sphere but also within the band itself. In the wake of existential experiences, the new line-up created the band’s boldest and most intense album to date. On SUN, Black Metal is less of a dogma but intuitively transferred into a context of universally dark music, expressing the artists‘ spiritual catharsis and growth without restrictions. If with this album, Secrets of the Moon represent one particular current style, it is their very own, saturated with unwavering self-confidence and the will to live.

secrets-of-the-moonFrom the woods to the waterside: SOTM

Two piece monster from northern Germany – the berserker’s path – this is how Mantar describe themselves. And a monster they sure are, holding the flag of German metal diversity high and proving that sometimes you only need two guys. Where there is darkness, there is light and Blues Pills will clearly make the amphitheatre shine again with the second time at Rock Hard Festival since 2014. More bands and highlights will be announced next year, so stay tuned!

Confirmed bands:

BEHEMOTH
BLUES PILLS
FATES WARNING
D-A-D
EXODUS
CANDLEMASS
ROSS THE BOSS
ASPHYX
SKYCLAD
SECRETS OF THE MOON
MANTAR
NIGHT DEMON

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DEAF FOREVER – Love Metal! Hate Hypocrites! Make Money By Accident!

26 Friday Jun 2015

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Adramelch, Almost Famous, Armored saint, Ascension, Cirith Ungol, Classic Rock, Cover Story, Deaf Forever, Doom Metal, Enforcer, Europe, Fanzine, Goetz Kuehnemund, Hammerheat, Iron Fist, King Diamond, Kris Walker, Lemmy, melechesh, Mercyful Fate, Motörhead, Orchid, Party.San Open Air, Prog, Ranger, Secrets Of The Moon, Selim Lemouchi, Sorcerer, Terrorizer, That's Metal, The Devil's Blood

There’s some new kids on the block and they got some nice toys to play  with: Pen & paper, mind & soul, total conviction and no compromise! Though the name DEAF FOREVER might give somewhat of a “shallow” impression, taking the title of a MOTÖRHEAD track as a trademark. But no worries, this is not just about “the usual suspects”, this is the work of a bunch of passionate people and what more could you ask for in this world where a few major labels run large parts of the business and everyone becomes a whore when it comes to money…The debut issue featured a cover story of KING DIAMOND & MERCYFUL FATE, there’s been a Doom special in the second one and now it’s all about THE DEVIL’S BLOOD. One year has passed since DEAF FOREVER started and the readers have proven them right to not selling their souls to the music business. A great opportunity to have a little chat with the Leader Of The Pack, Goetz Kuehnemund, celebrating the magazine and true metal!

Deaf Forever - GoetzA bald man & a beer can – ⒸKris Walker

How long did it take from the very first idea to actually creating a new magazine and what was the greatest obstacle on this way?

It took about five months. this included forming a company, working out a concept, collecting money, looking for offices, selling subscriptions and advertisements in advance and producing the first issue. it all worked out really fast because there was so much enthusiasm.

I know quite some people who see DEAF FOREVER more as a fanzine and not as the result of proper journalist work – what is your opinion on this?

I take this as a compliment, thank you! „Music journalist“ is a 4-letter-word to me – it translates to „idiot“. I never saw myself as a journalist. I´m a metal fan who has the privilege to voice his opinion. „Proper journalistic work“ means selling your soul to the music business, writing about the stuff the record companies want to sell this week. There is no heart and soul in it – and I think people are fed up with this. Just look at the sales figures of all the „proper“ music magazines and you can see the proof.

Is anyone actually able to make a living as a music journalist nowadays is has this become a romantic idea portrayed in movies like “Almost Famous”?

If you have something unique and authentic to offer: Yes, you can. But as I said: „music journalists“ are idiots most of the time. They make their money on the back of musicians and record companies, and no one respects them. Rightly so.

How hard is it to stay true to oneself and you own beliefs – for some this might even imply staying “underground” to a certain extent – and still be able to make a monthly income with DEAF FOREVER?

We don´t even think about this. We can only write about what we personally love and care for. That´s why metal fans feel attracted to DEAF FOREVER and buy the magazine: They know it´s honest. And yes, „by accident“ we can make a living this way.

Deaf Forever - SelimThe anniversary issue displays a picture honouring the late S.L.

Regarding the current issue, featuring a cover story/special on THE DEVIL’S BLOOD: How important are the readers’ reaction for the magazine staff when it comes to chosing or maybe even avoiding topics?

There is no avoiding topics if we believe in something – no matter what anyone says. We write about what we like and what we feel strongly about – we can´t do it any other way. And I´m sure that´s exactly why the magazine sells well. Every issue outsells the previous one, no matter how „provocative“ some of the topics are.

One aspect of the young DF history is rather obvious. How much was this, specially for you, a “mandatory” decision or a step done out of pure conviction, saying you could have done something else rather than staying in the writing business?

There were interesting offers from festival organizers, management companies and (German) television – but why should I stop writing? I always loved what I do and I can´t see this changing – especially when I´m free to write about whatever I like. If there was any pressure on us (meaning we HAVE to do – or avoid – something), I would probably think about changing my „job“ as it wouldn´t be fun anymore. It might sound cheesy to some – but DEAF FOREVER is total conviction for all of us! I have the best team in the world by my side (by moonlight we ride, ten thousand side by side, with swords drawn held high, our whips and armour shine!).

Deaf Forever - TeamA part of the DF crew at Party.San Open Air 2014 – ⒸSeda Tunca

At this point, would you say DF is still finding its own niche among the vivid competition on the market and that some of the columns currently featured might disappear in the cause of time?

No. We have found our niche and we are happy with the way things are shaping and evolving. Thanks to everybody out there who has helped along the way!

My first impression of the look was “very British”, has there been one or more established mags you took inspiration from, like British IRON FIST or TERRORIZER?

Maybe subconsciously, yes. I like IRON FIST a lot, but haven´t seen an issue of TERRORIZER in a long while. I love to read fanzines – and there are some very good ones around. The best German ones (right now) are HAMMERHEART and THAT’S METAL. Reading good fanzines always inspires me – as well as reading (English) Classic Rock  and Prog magazines.

DF just celebrated its first anniversary, so congrats on this! What are the plans for the near future and what general goals does the staff have in mind?

Thank you! The goal is to be able to continue the way we work without any compromise. The future looks very promising and interesting to us.

The first half of 2015 is pretty much over by now: What are your favourite new releases so far?

Oh, there are many! SULPHUR AEON  stands out – so do ADRAMELCH, ARMORED SAINT, RANGER, ENFORCER, SORCERER, ASCENSION, MELECHESH and (surprise, surprise) EUROPE. And right now, while answering these questions, I´m listening to the new BLACK TRIP album. After that I will put on new ORCHID, new MOTÖRHEAD or new SECRETS OF THE MOON. All exciting stuff!

Deaf Forever - Comic GoetzUp the irons!

If you wouldn’t be a writer, is there any career you could imagine for your life?

I would probably (try to) write books. I´ve started three books in my life, but didn´t find the time to finish any of them. Don´t ask about the content – it´s all boring stuff. Metal is absorbing most of my life, and that will never change. I´m very lucky to have a metal girlfriend who fully understands (and regularly steals my CIRITH UNGOL vinyls).

Thanks a lot for taking the time to do this interview with Psychorizon. Is there anything else you would like to tell the world, cast a spell on anyone or declare love or war right now?

Love Metal! Hate hypocrites!

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