Hämatom - 20 JAHRE HÄMATOM
20 YEARS HÄMATOM
Since their founding in 2004, Hämatom have been captivating audiences with their unmistakable mix of provocative lyrics, groovy metal, and Neue Deutsche Härte. Still shouting out their socially critical messages with brute force, precision, and straightforwardness, they reflect on two exciting and tumultuous decades in the music business on the "20 Years Hämatom Anniversary Tour 2024."
Through extensive touring, spectacular performances at festivals like Rockharz, Rock am Stück, or Wacken, and albums with stirring and committed lyrics, the band has built a loyal following over the past years, quickly rising to the top of the leading German rock bands. For a long time, Hämatom drove on the fast lane, steadily increasing their fan base and regularly visiting the charts. The year 2023 started off well – the makeup dates for the "Love & Hate Tour" were a complete success. But on August 15th, the shock came: Hämatom bassist Peter "West" Haag passed away suddenly after a brief, severe illness. The band announced the following day: "Yesterday, our West closed his eyes forever. There are no words that can express our sorrow and disbelief. We shared the stage, passion, and dreams for over 30 years and right now we simply do not know how to ever cope with his loss." Instead of dispersing in all directions, the remaining three members rallied together in the following weeks and declared, "Almost a month has passed since everything around us suddenly became quiet and unimportant. A month in which we cursed life and searched like children for someone to blame for this painful chapter. Still, not a day goes by, not an hour, where we don't think of West and no conversation where we don't exchange stories about him. Nevertheless, there is also a voice inside of us whispering that our world must slowly start moving again. With him in our hearts and thoughts, but it must start turning again." Thus, in 2024, the band will hit the road again to celebrate their 20-year anniversary. For the fans, to distract themselves and of course, to honor the memory of their deceased friend. "Admittedly not without doubt, but we want and must also continue writing our story for him. And because for us a band without West is simply inconceivable, he will remain part of the family. These four directions cannot be separated so easily."
Doors open: 7:00 PM