30 YEARS FULL SPEED AHEAD

With alternative rock hits like "Open Your Eyes" and "Lords Of The Boards", Guano Apes shook up the international music scene in the 90s. Since then, they have traveled the country with unstoppable energy as one of Germany’s most important and successful rock exports. In October 2024, the band will come to Z7 to celebrate their greatest hits and the 30th anniversary of Guano Apes with their Swiss fans.

In March 1998, Guano Apes created a stir in Switzerland for the first time over three consecutive days – at ISC Bern, Luv Zurich, and Bolgenschanze Davos. Those who attended one of the gigs remember a whirlwind in the shape of Sandra Nasic, captivating everyone present. Her three bandmates rocked until the sweat was pouring and it was dripping from the ceiling. This live energy and the explosive mix of hard sounds with catchy melodies, along with Nasic’s impressive voice, made an impact. The album "Proud Like A God" went through the roof. It sold around three million copies worldwide and is still considered the most successful English-language debut album of a German rock band. A career launch of epic proportions.

Henning Rümenapp, Dennis Poschwatta, Stefan Ude, and Sandra Nasic produced an album in 1997 with youthful carefreeness in the Göttingen area, which subsequently led to a triumphal march through the rock charts of the world, giving a voice to Generation X and starting a career that has now lasted three decades. Nasic became the first and loudest woman in the genre, with "Open Your Eyes" and "Lords Of The Boards" becoming global anthems. The band received several platinum and gold awards, an Echo, and the MTV Europe Music Award for "Best German Act" - to name just a few accolades. But that was just the beginning. The following three albums consistently topped the German charts. More single hits followed, such as "Pretty In Scarlet", "Big In Japan", "You Can't Stop Me", and "Sunday Lover". In autumn 2024, the Guano Apes, still operating in their original formation, will return to Switzerland to properly celebrate the 30th birthday of their band with the fans.

Doors open: 7 PM

Tickets may still be available directly at Z7 at the box office. Info at Tel. +41 61 821 48 00.

STADIUM PUNK IN PRATTELN

With "Zeig Dich!", the German punk band Betontod wrote the most thrilling album of their more than three-decade-long career last year. Driving, with crashing guitars and killer hooklines. And yet clearly rooted in their own musical socialization somewhere between Sex Pistols, Hosen, and Slime. On November 30, the likeable anti-rockstars will come to Pratteln with their "Zeig Dich! Tour 2024" to give us a fat lesson in stadium punk in the intimate setting of Z7.

On a balmy summer night in 1990, five friends decided on a park bench in Rheinberg to form a band. And when five friends want to start a band without mastering any instruments, one music genre stands out: punk rock. Inspired by bands like the Sex Pistols, Slime, Die Toten Hosen, or Die Goldenen Zitronen, the five guys soon made quite a noise under the name Betontod. The band has since released eleven albums, and anyone who has even remotely engaged with German-speaking punk rock over the last three decades couldn't have missed this formation. Albums like "Traum von Freiheit," "Revolution," "Pace per Sempre," or the album "Zeig Dich!" released in May 2023 have landed in the top positions of the charts. And even live, singer Oliver Meister, guitarists Frank "Eule" Vohwinkel and Mario Schmelz, bassist Adam Krosny, and drummer Maik Feldmann have long arrived in large concert halls. Even more: At the biggest national festivals like Wacken Open Air or Hurricane/Southside, Betontod are regular guests and regularly delight tens of thousands of fans. Free according to the motto: "Give us five minutes, a big stage, and the audience, we'll take care of the rest!"

Doors open: 6:00 PM

HELP! A BEATLES TRIBUTE

Since 2012, the Slovenian-American tribute band HELP! has been following in the footsteps of the legendary Fab Four from Liverpool. The group, led by singer and bassist Ernie Mendillo, has already performed more than 600 shows in 20 countries, offering the most authentic interpretations of Beatles classics available today. In January 2025, the quartet will take us on a fantastic journey back to the time of the mop tops for the eighth time at Z7.

In the 1960s, the Beatles revolutionized the music world. With a sound that was innovative for the time and their unique presence, the musicians from Liverpool quickly became the most popular band of their era. In their ten years together, they released 13 studio albums and broke countless records. Officially, over 600 million records have been sold to date, with estimates from the record label EMI suggesting it may be over a billion. The Beatles' hits are still ubiquitous over five decades after the group's dissolution and continue to be covered by musicians around the world. The formation of HELP! A Beatles Tribute is dedicated to the timeless melodies of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. They come closer to playing the Beatles' music as faithfully as possible than any other band. Fashion-wise and hairstyle-wise, the quartet perfectly honors the legendary originals. For years, the four musicians have been touring intensively throughout Europe, performing a repertoire of 40 songs from all periods of the Beatles' career. We look forward to hearing classics like "I Want To Hold Your Hand," "Here Comes The Sun," "She Loves You," "Can’t Buy Me Love," "Hey Jude," and of course, "Help!"

Doors Open: 7:00 PM

MODERN METAL FROM MOLDOVA

The Motocultor package will again tour European clubs and halls in 2025. The headliner is the Moldovan metal band Infected Rain. The band, led by the multitalented frontwoman Lena Scissorhands, electrifies with captivating riffs, cosmic electronics, Lena's vocal diversity, and intense lyrical themes. On the "Motocultor Across Europe Tour 2025," they will share the stage with the Brazilian vampire metal formation Semblant, the French nu-goth project Elyose, as well as Miruthan and Skin On Flesh.

Until 2008, Moldova was an unknown entity on the international metal map. But since then, one band has been tirelessly working to change that. Infected Rain has given a voice to Moldovan metal with six excellent albums. And that voice is extremely versatile. Singer Lena Scissorhands masters all facets of the genre – from hell-deep growls to heavenly clean vocals. Her band confidently accompanies her through their varied modern metal repertoire. Influences from bands like Korn, Deftones, or Kittie are undeniable but are refreshed in distinct compositions and transformed into compelling songs. Celebrated by the music press, with hundreds of thousands of streams and digital calls, worldwide shows on major festival stages, and tours with stars like Butcher Babies or Wednesday 13, the band has become indispensable in the modern metal scene. On February 9, 2024, Infected Rain took it a step further with their new studio album "Time." Described by the band as "a tribute to every fleeting second, every heartbeat, and every breath that has brought us to this moment," "Time" was once again produced, mixed, and mastered by Valentin Voluta. The work skillfully unites the exceptional talents of the returning Vidick (guitar, cover art), drummer Eugene Voluta, and frontwoman Lena Scissorhands, while also introducing the new bassist Alice Lane. On "Time," Infected Rain impresses with their well-known trademarks and tastefully accentuates the introspective musical journey with effectively placed progressive, electronic, and even nu metal elements. The tracks are not only musically rich but often shine with socially and societally critical lyrics that invite careful listening.

Doors open: 5 PM

MEISTER DER TWIN-GITARREN

Wishbone Ash are one of the most influential bands in rock history and have sustainably influenced colleagues from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden with their unique dual-lead guitar sound. Just a year after the last show, the formation led by original singer and guitarist Andy Powell returns to the Z7 with songs from five and a half decades of band history.

Wishbone Ash have performed here nine times since 2010, and we can't get enough. Most recently, they were here in February 2024 with their "Live Dates" tour, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the eponymous million-seller. And in 2025, the fantastic live band from Torquay, England, will be returning to Pratteln to treat their fans to an exciting show and a program of all-time favorites. Founded in 1969, Wishbone Ash is now led by the two lead guitarists Andy Powell and Mark Abrahams (since 2017). Bassist Bob Skeat, who has been part of the band for 27 years, sets the pace with drummer Mike Truscott (since 2022). Over the years, the band has experimented with various music styles, from folk, blues, and jazz to pedal-to-the-metal rock and electronics. But regardless of the style—Wishbone Ash's trademark remains the unmistakable sound of the two lead guitars from which bands like Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Iron Maiden, or Opeth have drawn influence. There is probably no other formation that has done more with the twin-guitar concept than Wishbone Ash.

Einlass: 18:00 Uhr

"We are the Champions," "We will rock you," or "Bohemian Rhapsody" – Queen has made rock history. To this day, the hits of the British quartet make not only die-hard music fans of the 70s and 80s dance and sing along. With the Oscar-winning film "Bohemian Rhapsody," a cinematic monument has been dedicated to the band.

The British tribute band The Bohemians revives the myth of the legendary band in a spectacular stage show. First-class musicians, singers, and entertainers present the biggest hits of Queen in a two-and-a-half-hour show, featuring songs from their early days to their "late works," from disco classics to rock ballads. The English producers of the show have spared no expenses on elaborate costumes and show effects, allowing visitors to feel transported back to the golden days of rock music for an evening.

With Rob Comber, The Bohemians have a frontman who delivers an authentic and high-caliber homage to Freddie Mercury, both vocally and visually. From the distinctive mustache to the electrifying, energetic movements, he comes as close as possible to his idol. The vocal power and performance turn the memory of one of the greatest rock bands of all time into an extraordinary experience.

Doors open: 18:00 Uhr

PAGAN-PARTY IN PRATTELN

Bigger, better, louder: The legendary Paganfest is back! From 2008 to 2015, the annual events enjoyed an excellent reputation among Viking and Folk Metal fans. The consistently high-profile line-up made Paganfest a highlight in the concert calendar for fans. But then came the long break. After ten years, the tour is finally back on the road in 2025, presenting a best-of program that is packed with excitement. The metal pirates Alestorm will join Ensiferum, Týr, Heidevolk, and Elvenking for the fattest Pagan party of all time.

Doors open: 5:00 PM

POLISHED METAL-MELANCHOLY

With the album "Anno 1996" and the follow-up EP "Songs Of The Dusk," Insomnium created two more masterpieces in terms of darkness and melancholy in the year 2023. These releases once again demonstrate the band's unbroken creativity and emotional depth.

Time and time again, Insomnium succeeds in merging the force and energetic catchiness of typical Swedish Melodic Death Metal with the majestic vastness and melancholic darkness that distinguishes many acts from their Finnish homeland. Over the years, the band has further refined this extraordinary blend and developed a unique style that now enjoys considerable international popularity. With "Anno 1696," the ninth stage of their sonic explorations, including milestones like "Shadows of the Dying Sun" (2014) and "Winter's Gate" (2016), Insomnium once again intertwine bittersweet musical branches that set the standard for future nightmares. "Anno 1696" takes us deep into the dark past of Northern Europe, into a time of witches, superstition, bloodlust, and madness. From the expansive soundscapes and sparse chords that open the album with the track "1696," to "The Rapids," the epic concluding piece, the band has crafted a soundtrack of intensity and despair that captivates and holds onto one's soul. A masterpiece of melancholy, honored with a number 1 spot on the Finnish charts and a top-ten placement on the Swiss hit parade. With the addendum-like EP "Songs Of The Dusk," Insomnium continued the epic saga of the album and take us on another journey into a dark and misty past.

Doors: 6:00 PM

Culinary delight and excitement: Guests at PARK Lange Erlen in Basel will be treated to a lot: exquisitely served, spontaneously staged. The COMEDY Criminal Dinner - a delicious multi-course menu in a stylish setting framed by a crime story:

Welcome to the annual Spiritist Congress!

Here, everything and everyone in the esoteric scene with prestige and reputation gathers: water diviners, palm readers, and all kinds of fortune tellers with their tarot cards, crystal balls, and pendulums.
Everyone is eagerly awaiting the appearance of the infamous Madame Arcati - internationally celebrated medium and ghost summoner.

But the waiting turns into deadly silence when the mysterious death of one of the guests terrifies everyone. Escape is no longer possible, as everyone present could have had a hand in it.

Immerse yourself in the mysterious world of the occult and solve the murder in this turbulent and entertaining crime comedy. One thing can be said: the afterlife holds far more than the depths of death.

The tempting multi-course menu is served and created by the kitchen team at PARK Lange Erlen. The thrill for your nerves and palate starts at 7:00 pm, with entry from 6:30 pm.

Doors open: 6:30 pm / Menu and theater play included in the price / Table and seat assignments will be made on-site

5 YEARS OF GRAVE DIGGER

Four and a half decades of Teutonic metal – a cause for celebration. As part of the "45th Anniversary Tour '25," Chris Boltendahl and his tireless Ruhrpott legend Grave Digger will make a stop in Pratteln on January 26. The colleagues from Victory will be joining as special guests, performing old and new hits from their 41 years of band history. Opening the show will be the newcomers Rigorious.

With groundbreaking albums and unique anthems, Grave Digger has been one of the most influential and impactful bands in the German metal scene since the early 80s. Even after 45 years in the relentless business, there are no signs of fatigue. Chris Boltendahl, Jens Becker, Marcus Kniep, and newcomer Tobias Kersting remain a force to be reckoned with not only in the live sector but also consistently release high-quality albums at regular intervals. On their latest album "Symbol of Eternity," Grave Digger once again delivered all the trademarks that have defined the band for four and a half decades. Heavy headbangers with lightning-fast double bass attacks alternate with mid-tempo songs. There are relentless riffs, melodic refrains, opulent choir arrangements, and, of course, the distinctive voice of Chris Boltendahl. Everything a fan could desire, and more. Grave Digger has never been as diverse as on their latest album. Now, the legendary Teutonic metal pioneers are ready to write the next chapter of their band history. With their new guitar wizard Tobias Kersting (Steelhammer, Ex-Orden Ogan), Grave Digger made a strong statement in January 2024 with the single "The Grave Is Yours," proving that 80s-inspired, traditional heavy metal in its purest form is more alive than ever. Returning to Pratteln in January 2025 for their 45th-anniversary tour, Grave Digger will rock the stage of Z7 with a mix of new and old hits.

Doors open at 6:00 pm.

The University Orchestra of Constance brings together around 70 members as a student ensemble, working on a demanding symphonic program each semester. The ensemble, which has been conducted by Swiss conductor Reto Schärli since October 2023, will perform three concerts in Constance, Weinfelden (CH), and Radolfzell. In addition to Tchaikovsky's popular 5th Symphony, the orchestra will explore French music for the first time – with rich literary connections: Gabriel Fauré's incidental music for Pelléas et Mélisande is based on the eponymous, epoch-making drama by Nobel Prize-winning author Maurice Maeterlinck, while Chausson's passionate Poème was originally inspired by a novella by Ivan Turgenev. The soloist will be Marian Gabriel Weber, who has also made a name for himself as a composer, filmmaker, and conductor.

Admission: 18:30

20 YEARS HÄMATOM

Since their founding in 2004, Hämatom has captivated audiences with their unmistakable mix of provocative lyrics, groovy metal, and Neue Deutsche Härte. Brutal, pointed, and straightforward, they still scream their socially critical messages out loud and look back at two exciting and turbulent decades in the music business on the "20 Jahre Hämatom Jubiläumstour 2024."

Through extensive touring, spectacular performances at festivals like Rockharz, Rock am Stück, or Wacken, and noteworthy albums with stirring and committed lyrics, the band has gained a loyal audience in recent years and quickly rose to the top of leading German rock bands. For a long time, Hämatom cruised unimpeded in the fast lane, continuously growing their fanbase and regularly making guest appearances in the charts. The year 2023 initially seemed promising – the rescheduled dates of the "Liebe & Hass Tour" were a complete success. But on August 15, the shock came: Hämatom bassist Peter "West" Haag unexpectedly passed away after a brief, severe illness. The following day, the band announced: "Yesterday our West closed his eyes forever. There are no words that can express our grief and disbelief. We shared the stage, passion, and dreams for over 30 years and simply don’t know how we are going to cope with his loss." Instead of scattering in all directions, the three remaining members gathered in the following weeks and announced: "It has been almost a month since everything around us suddenly became silent and unimportant. A month in which we cursed life and searched like children for some guilty party who invented this painful chapter. Not a day goes by, not an hour, where we don’t think of West nor a conversation where we don’t share stories about him. Yet there is also a voice within us that quietly says our world must slowly start moving again. With him in our hearts and thoughts, it must begin to turn once more." Thus, the band will go on tour again in 2024 to celebrate their 20th anniversary. For the fans, to help themselves find other thoughts, and of course to honor the memory of their deceased friend. "Admittedly not without doubt, but we want and must continue to write our story for him. And because a band without West is simply unimaginable to us, he will remain part of the family. These four directions cannot simply be separated."

Doors: 18:00

STADIUM PUNK IN PRATTELN

With "Zeig Dich!", the German punk band Betontod wrote the most thrilling album of their more than three-decade-long career last year. Driving, with crashing guitars and killer hooklines. And yet clearly rooted in their own musical socialization somewhere between Sex Pistols, Hosen, and Slime. On November 30, the likeable anti-rockstars will come to Pratteln with their "Zeig Dich! Tour 2024" to give us a fat lesson in stadium punk in the intimate setting of Z7.

On a balmy summer night in 1990, five friends decided on a park bench in Rheinberg to form a band. And when five friends want to start a band without mastering any instruments, one music genre stands out: punk rock. Inspired by bands like the Sex Pistols, Slime, Die Toten Hosen, or Die Goldenen Zitronen, the five guys soon made quite a noise under the name Betontod. The band has since released eleven albums, and anyone who has even remotely engaged with German-speaking punk rock over the last three decades couldn't have missed this formation. Albums like "Traum von Freiheit," "Revolution," "Pace per Sempre," or the album "Zeig Dich!" released in May 2023 have landed in the top positions of the charts. And even live, singer Oliver Meister, guitarists Frank "Eule" Vohwinkel and Mario Schmelz, bassist Adam Krosny, and drummer Maik Feldmann have long arrived in large concert halls. Even more: At the biggest national festivals like Wacken Open Air or Hurricane/Southside, Betontod are regular guests and regularly delight tens of thousands of fans. Free according to the motto: "Give us five minutes, a big stage, and the audience, we'll take care of the rest!"

Doors open: 6:00 PM

GRINDCORE-GROSSMEISTER

The British grindcore pioneers Napalm Death are still a guarantee for uncompromising live shows even after over forty years. In spring 2025, they will return to Pratteln with a hefty band package. Support acts include Crowbar, Full Of Hell, and Brat. Another band will be announced soon.

The grindcore, crust punk, and death metal band Napalm Death was founded in 1981 in Birmingham, England, and was significantly involved in the development of the extreme metal genre in their early days. With distinctive sounds such as heavily distorted and downtuned guitars, grinding overdrive bass, high tempos, blast beats, extremely concise vocals consisting of growls or high screams, and short songs with socio-political lyrics, Napalm Death has carved out their own sound territory. Even after four decades of having an indelible influence on the entire world of heavy music, there is still no band in the world that sounds like Napalm Death. They not only represent pioneering work but also serve as a constant benchmark for ingenuity and fearlessness. The band has musically influenced nearly every newer extreme style, whether in the guitar or electronic realm. In the hard and experimental music of all kinds, the legends from Birmingham are still charging forward with full force. Album classics like “Scum,” “From Enslavement To Obliteration,” “Harmony Corruption,” or more recent material like “Throes Of Joy In The Jaws Of Defeatism” (2020) speak a clear language. And on stage, the unchanged lineup since 1991 featuring Mark “Barney” Greenway (vocals), Shane Embury (bass), Mitch Harris (guitar), and Danny Herrera (drums) remains a total demolition.

Doors: 18:00 Uhr

POWER AND PARODY

On February 27, 2025, Scandinavian power metal precision meets Italian parody metal madness! Dynazty and Nanowar of Steel combine powerful musical energy with humor and creativity for an unparalleled co-headline show at Z7 in Pratteln.

Dynazty captivates with their blend of technically demanding melodic power metal and a stage presence that leaves nothing to be desired. Frontman Nils Molin, also known from Amaranthe, presents with his band the new album "Game of Faces," which will be released on February 14, 2025. Anthems like "Devilry of Ecstasy" and the title track are perfect examples of the relentless power and thoughtful songwriting of the Swedes. Since their formation in 2008, Dynazty has evolved from a hard rock band into one of the flagship acts of modern melodic metal and solidified their status through tours with scene giants like Sabaton and Powerwolf, as well as albums like "Final Advent" and "The Dark Delight."

The Italian parody metal masters Nanowar of Steel, on the other hand, deliver an incomparable mix of humor and metal. Their live album "XX Years of Steel" celebrates two decades of musical irony and creative energy. Hits like "Norwegian Reggaeton" and "Valhalleluja" promise an evening full of captivating melodies and bouts of laughter. But their new tracks like "HelloWorld.java" also show that they are continuously evolving musically – without losing their wit. Live, Nanowar of Steel guarantees a show that equally challenges the mind, heart, and laughing muscles.

Doors open: 6:30 PM

FIRE + FLAME TOUR 2025

The Rammstein tribute band Völkerball will rock Pratteln twice in 2025. On February 28 and March 1, the band will bring a brand new show with even more Rammstein power and pyrotechnics to the Z7 stage as part of the "Fire + Flame Tour." Experience the ultimate homage to the most successful German rock band of all time with us.

In 2025, it's once again time to give a warm welcome to Völkerball! The tribute rockers already thrilled the Z7 audience in 2022 and 2023, and now they are back for two shows, promising even more fire, sound, and emotions. With the current program "Fire + Flame," Völkerball has once again outdone themselves. The already extensive Rammstein repertoire has been expanded, and the new setlist offers a diverse mix of current tunes and well-known hits. Since 2008, Völkerball has been bringing the absolutely authentic Rammstein experience to the stage with great attention to detail. Impressive pyrotechnic effects, captivating energy, and sharp performances make their show an experience for all lovers of Neue Deutsche Härte. The sonorous voice of Völkerball frontman René Anlauff resounds deeply and unrelentingly, capturing concertgoers in the unique atmosphere reflected in Rammstein's lyrics. An experience somewhere between genius and madness, fascination and disgust, pleasure, and pain. Völkerball hits their audience right in the heart. And more than ever, this extraordinary band lives up to their slogan: 99% Rammstein - 100% Völkerball.

Door opens: 7:00 PM

«No reason to scream right away»

They are back! The circumstances of life are more serious, but the authors are not.
«No reason to scream right away», the new conversation volume by Martin Suter and Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre, will be published at the end of October by Diogenes Verlag and will be live experienced from December 14th only on a few of the large stages in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
»Fast, smart, and incredibly funny, like a dinner with Thomas Bernhard, Ricky Gervais, and the Rolling Stones.
«Ferdinand von Schirach The rare joint appearances of the two bestselling authors are exclusive rarities not only because of their limited number of appointments - the way they present themselves, staging the show with a brilliantly unpredictable spontaneity transforms the text into something completely different. Live, there are always surprises with Martin Suter and Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre.
In Berlin, for example, it was the surprise appearance of the wonderful Danger Dan, in Hamburg Linda Zervakis and Caren Miosga read a chapter from the predecessor volume «Everyone has become so serious» and in Cologne, Suter and Stuckrad-Barre entertained themselves and the thrilled audience with Karl Lauterbach and Tommi Schmitt.
Rolling Stone magazine celebrated the seemingly mismatched pair for their performances as «literary rock stars».

Martin Suter & Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre
«No reason to scream right away.»
The tour:
14.12.2024 Berlin Admiralspalast PREMIERE
17.02.2025 Munich Isarphilharmonie
18.02.2025 Frankfurt/Main Alte Oper
19.02.2025 Hanover Theater am Aegi
20.02.2025 Hamburg Laeiszhalle
21.02.2025 Bremen Die Glocke
24.02.2025 Stuttgart Theaterhaus
25.02.2025 Düsseldorf Tonhalle
26.02.2025 Leipzig Gewandhaus
01.03.2025 CH - Zurich Kongresshaus
02.03.2025 AT - Vienna Konzerthaus

»It’s as if the two briefly looked into the abyss and then together built a gently swaying chat bridge, hoping it will hold.« Volker Weidermann / Der Spiegel, Hamburg »The two celebrate a friendship where each brings out the best side of the other.« Nora Zukker / Tages-Anzeiger, Zurich

Martin Suter, born in 1948 in Zurich, is known for his novels (including «Melody» and the «Allmen» series) as well as for his «Business Class» columns. Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre, born in 1975 in Bremen, has, in turn, captured a large audience with «Soloalbum», «Panikherz», and «Still awake?»

Admission: 19:00

https://www.msk-live.de/acts/suter_stuckrad-barre/

FIRE + FLAME TOUR 2025

The Rammstein tribute band Völkerball will rock Pratteln twice in 2025. On February 28 and March 1, the band will bring a brand new show with even more Rammstein power and pyrotechnics to the Z7 stage as part of the "Fire + Flame Tour." Experience the ultimate homage to the most successful German rock band of all time with us.

In 2025, it's once again time to give a warm welcome to Völkerball! The tribute rockers already thrilled the Z7 audience in 2022 and 2023, and now they are back for two shows, promising even more fire, sound, and emotions. With the current program "Fire + Flame," Völkerball has once again outdone themselves. The already extensive Rammstein repertoire has been expanded, and the new setlist offers a diverse mix of current tunes and well-known hits. Since 2008, Völkerball has been bringing the absolutely authentic Rammstein experience to the stage with great attention to detail. Impressive pyrotechnic effects, captivating energy, and sharp performances make their show an experience for all lovers of Neue Deutsche Härte. The sonorous voice of Völkerball frontman René Anlauff resounds deeply and unrelentingly, capturing concertgoers in the unique atmosphere reflected in Rammstein's lyrics. An experience somewhere between genius and madness, fascination and disgust, pleasure, and pain. Völkerball hits their audience right in the heart. And more than ever, this extraordinary band lives up to their slogan: 99% Rammstein - 100% Völkerball.

Door opens: 7:00 PM

«No reason to scream right away»

They are back! The circumstances of life are more serious, but the authors are not.
«No reason to scream right away», the new conversation volume by Martin Suter and Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre, will be published at the end of October by Diogenes Verlag and will be live experienced from December 14th only on a few of the large stages in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
»Fast, smart, and incredibly funny, like a dinner with Thomas Bernhard, Ricky Gervais, and the Rolling Stones.
«Ferdinand von Schirach The rare joint appearances of the two bestselling authors are exclusive rarities not only because of their limited number of appointments - the way they present themselves, staging the show with a brilliantly unpredictable spontaneity transforms the text into something completely different. Live, there are always surprises with Martin Suter and Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre.
In Berlin, for example, it was the surprise appearance of the wonderful Danger Dan, in Hamburg Linda Zervakis and Caren Miosga read a chapter from the predecessor volume «Everyone has become so serious» and in Cologne, Suter and Stuckrad-Barre entertained themselves and the thrilled audience with Karl Lauterbach and Tommi Schmitt.
Rolling Stone magazine celebrated the seemingly mismatched pair for their performances as «literary rock stars».

Martin Suter & Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre
«No reason to scream right away.»
The tour:
14.12.2024 Berlin Admiralspalast PREMIERE
17.02.2025 Munich Isarphilharmonie
18.02.2025 Frankfurt/Main Alte Oper
19.02.2025 Hanover Theater am Aegi
20.02.2025 Hamburg Laeiszhalle
21.02.2025 Bremen Die Glocke
24.02.2025 Stuttgart Theaterhaus
25.02.2025 Düsseldorf Tonhalle
26.02.2025 Leipzig Gewandhaus
01.03.2025 CH - Zurich Kongresshaus
02.03.2025 AT - Vienna Konzerthaus

»It’s as if the two briefly looked into the abyss and then together built a gently swaying chat bridge, hoping it will hold.« Volker Weidermann / Der Spiegel, Hamburg »The two celebrate a friendship where each brings out the best side of the other.« Nora Zukker / Tages-Anzeiger, Zurich

Martin Suter, born in 1948 in Zurich, is known for his novels (including «Melody» and the «Allmen» series) as well as for his «Business Class» columns. Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre, born in 1975 in Bremen, has, in turn, captured a large audience with «Soloalbum», «Panikherz», and «Still awake?»

Admission: 19:00

https://www.msk-live.de/acts/suter_stuckrad-barre/