Eisheilige Nacht 2024

If you want to get a glimpse of Eisheilige Nacht 2024, you don't need to look into a crystal ball or consult the movement of the stars. Just take a look back at the year 2023. What a party! With an all-star lineup, the familiar music circus successfully toured through Germany and Switzerland. Eisheilige Nacht spread a fiery energy of the audience far and wide in the cold season.

In line with the Christmas season, the established indoor festival provided the numerous attendees with a richly laid table full of good spirits and moving concerts. Notable was the fact that all four bands were committed to the idea that Eisheilige Nacht is a team effort. Each performance was filled with a fireworks of ideas and packed with the best that the performers had to offer.

In 2023, the headliner surprised with an anthem specially written for the festival - setting the bar high for 2024. Bands and organizers have no doubt that this can also be exceeded in 2024. The lineup includes, in addition to the Secret Co-Headliner (to be announced in Spring 2024), the Irish-Folk-Punkers THE O’REILLYS AND THE PADDYHATS and the Medieval Rockers HARPYIE have been confirmed. More details about the Co-Headliner will be announced soon.

Until then, veterans and newcomers to Eisheilige Nacht should secure their first tickets, as some dates were sold out early in 2023. The anticipation for another unforgettable music spectacle is already palpable!

Doors open: 5:30 PM

CCR HITS GALORE

Following their celebrated performance in November 2023, the British tribute band Creedence Clearwater Review returns to Pratteln in December 2024. "The Green River Tour" offers a chance to hear the songs from Creedence Clearwater Revival's first number one album and many other timeless classics by the band, led by the songwriting genius John Fogerty.

With sold-out shows worldwide, including a brief residency in sunny Bahrain, Creedence Clearwater Review has established itself as the definitive number one Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute act among die-hard fans. After years of touring, solidifying their status as the most authentic, honest, and powerful homage to CCR and John Fogerty, the Review now embarks on "The Green River" tour, celebrating the US number one album from 1969. The record includes CCR's biggest hit, "Bad Moon Rising," which climbed to number two on the US singles chart and even reached the top spot in the UK charts. The title track also made it to number two in the United States. Thanks in part to these two songs, the album "Green River" was hailed by critics as the musical centerpiece of the CCR sound. The tribute band will perform the entire album on the current tour. The two-hour show will of course feature many more timeless classics from the band's rich repertoire, as during the short period from 1968 to 1972, they delivered an incredible series of hits and became one of the greatest bands in the USA. In addition to the aforementioned tracks, songs like "Proud Mary," "Have You Ever Seen The Rain," "Fortunate Son," "Up Around The Bend," "Born On The Bayou," and "Down On The Corner" will evoke a warm nostalgic feeling. The Review will also present unique CCR adaptations of iconic numbers like "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "Suzie Q," and "I Put A Spell On You."

Doors open: 19:00

MERCILESS DEATHCORE HAMMER

Hearty Deathcore hits instead of Silent Night. One week before Christmas, it will be really loud again at Z7 this year. On December 18th, the US Deathcore heroes Fit For An Autopsy will rock Pratteln together with Sylosis, Darkest Hour, and Heriot. Those who are into breakdowns, blast beats, heavy riffs, headbanging, and circle pits should not miss this party.

The relentless hits of Fit For An Autopsy mix excessive, powerful Death Metal with atmospheric groove and passionate personal lyrics that uncompromisingly reflect the dark state of our world. With their nameless first demo from 2008 and the EP "Hell On Earth" released the following year, Fit For An Autopsy immediately created one of the most intense versions of the then emerging Deathcore genre. The debut album "The Process Of Human Extermination" soon earned them a place among the giants of the genre. 16 years after their founding in Jersey City, FFAA has not lost any of their intensity. "Surviving depends on evolution. When conditions change and the tides turn, we must change with them to stay one step ahead of the forthcoming challenges," say the musicians. It is clear that Fit For An Autopsy have internalized this mantra, as they continue to evolve with each new work. The band not only blurs the boundaries between technical metal virtuosity, Death Metal threat, Hardcore intensity, and abstract approaches but embodies its own vision. The latest album "Oh What The Future Holds" from 2022 elicited the following lines from the critic at morecore.de, "Fit For An Autopsy simply delivers. Almost every song hits, the riffs and rhythms as well as the dynamics and balance between breakdowns, vocals, atmosphere, and lyrical creativity are more original than ever on album number 6, leaving no further desires unfulfilled." In June 2023, they presented "The Aggression Sessions," a split EP with their colleagues Thy Art Is Murder and Malevolence, immediately followed by a fall performance as a Special Guest of Thy Art Is Murder in Pratteln. This year, Fit For An Autopsy return as the leaders of a relentless quartet to Z7.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

THE MUSIC IN THE HEART

In January 2024, LaFee took the stage in Cologne for a live performance for the first time in 15 years. And this year, the musician is finally going on tour again. Shortly before Christmas, she will bring her "Kriegerin Tour 2024" to Z7. We look forward to reuniting with one of the most fascinating German artists of the past two decades.

On January 23, 2024, the indie-pop band Blond from Chemnitz performed at the Cologne Live Music Hall. And suddenly, SHE was on stage: LaFee, along with Blond, performed their hit "Heul doch" together. The audience went wild. "Being live on stage again for the first time in over 15 years was simply awesome," the singer commented, saying, "Bring on 24." The LaFee phenomenon is definitely back: The artist, who garnered various gold and platinum awards with her first two albums, "LaFee" (2006) and "Jetzt erst recht" (2007), and who shaped and dominated the first years of the new millennium like few others in Germany. After the release of her fourth album, "Frei" (2011), she retreated from the music scene. Her fans had to wait a whole 10 years for a musical sign of life. In 2021, she made a chart comeback with the album "Zurück in die Zukunft," which contained covers of international hits from the 80s and 90s translated into German. To the people magazine Vip.de, LaFee revealed: "I decided to come back because it just felt right. I had taken some time off to catch my breath since I had been making music for so long. Starting so young, there came a point where I had to find myself and ask: Is there anything else in my life besides music? But at the end of the day, I always have music in my heart and love making music above all." At the end of 2023, "Best of LaFee" was released. The double album is a journey through the musical development of one of the most exciting pop acts of recent years. From the beginnings of the young, rebellious LaFee to the matured artist who has redefined her musical identity. The "Best of" album, however, was only a prelude to what is to come in 2024. In February, LaFee posted a photo on her social media channels singing into a studio microphone, with the caption "Great session." We are looking forward to the result of this session and can hardly wait for the musician to make a stop at Z7 with her "Kriegerin Tour 2024" after fifteen long years.

Doors open: 7:00 PM

HIGH VOLTAGE ROCK’N’ROLL

The concerts of live/wire at the end of the year have become a beloved tradition at the Z7. This year, the best AC/DC tribute band in Europe will appear in the Pratteler rock temple on two evenings. Accompanied by hellish bells, bagpipes, and cannon thunder, the five seasoned rockers will celebrate the hits and rarities of the Australian rock legend on December 20 and 21. True to the motto: Let There Be Rock!

For almost 50 years, the name AC/DC has stood for hard rock of the highest class. Over 200 million records sold and sold-out stadium tours around the globe make the Australians one of the most successful rock bands of all time. Over 20 years ago, the tribute combo live/wire was formed from the merger of two cover bands, Riff Raff and Jailbreak, from the Basel region. Since then, the musicians have been reproducing the sound of the super band from Down Under almost perfectly, delivering a fantastic stage show with everything that goes along with it. The musicians truly breathe the spirit of their great idols on stage. And the gritty Brian Johnson voice of singer Däny is probably closer to the original than any other. His expressions and cap also remind one of the sympathetic AC/DC frontman. Guitarist Cello plays the riffs on his Gibson SG exactly like Angus and whirls across the stage in a school uniform, just like him. Adi rocks with his Gretsch guitar in the best Malcolm manner, sharp-edged and powerful. Ronny orientates himself towards the straightforward and unadorned playing style of drummer Phil Rudd, while Beat lays down a phenomenal bass foundation in the style of Cliff Williams with his four strings. Since the first gig in the fall of 2002, their stage presence has been refined in countless celebrated shows. The repertoire now includes far more than 50 songs from four and a half decades of AC/DC. Thus, live/wire are perfectly capable of delivering a two-hour AC/DC tribute show with authentic sound and electrifying stage presence that is worth seeing and hearing. For over two full decades, the five friends have been celebrating the sound of their heroes together and can never get enough of it. Get on the Rock’n’Roll Train to Pratteln or blast down the Highway to Hell to the Z7 to celebrate the AC/DC party of the year with live/wire.

Doors open: 18:30

HIGH VOLTAGE ROCK’N’ROLL

The concerts of live/wire at the end of the year have become a beloved tradition at the Z7. This year, the best AC/DC tribute band in Europe will make their appearance at the Rock Temple in Pratteln on two evenings. Accompanied by hellish bells, bagpipes, and cannon thunder, the five seasoned rockers will celebrate the hits and rarities of the Australian rock legend on December 20 and 21. True to the motto: Let There Be Rock!

For almost 50 years, the name AC/DC has stood for rock of the highest class. Over 200 million records sold and sold-out stadium tours around the globe make the Australians one of the most successful rock bands of all time. Over 20 years ago, the tribute combo live/wire was formed through the merger of the two cover bands Riff Raff and Jailbreak from the Basel region. Since then, the musicians have nearly perfectly reproduced the sound of the ultimate band from Down Under and provide a fantastic stage show with everything that comes with it. The musicians truly breathe the spirit of the great role models on stage. And the gritty Brian Johnson voice of singer Däny is probably closer to the original than any other. His facial expressions and cap also remind of the sympathetic AC/DC frontman. Guitarist Cello plays the riffs on his Gibson SG precisely like Angus and whirls across the stage in a school uniform, following in his footsteps. Adi rocks with his Gretsch guitar in the best Malcolm fashion, sharp and powerful. Ronny draws on the straightforward and uncomplicated playing style of drummer Phil Rudd, while Beat lays a stunning low-frequency foundation reminiscent of Cliff Williams with his four strings. Since the first gig in the fall of 2002, their stage presence has been constantly refined through countless celebrated shows. The repertoire now includes well over 50 songs spanning four and a half decades of AC/DC. Thus, live/wire is effortlessly capable of delivering a two-hour AC/DC tribute show with authentic sound and electrifying stage presence that can be seen and heard. For over two full decades, the five friends have celebrated the sound of their idols together and can never get enough of it. Get on the Rock’n’Roll Train to Pratteln or race down the Highway to Hell to the Z7, to celebrate the AC/DC party of the year with live/wire.

Doors open: 6:30 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

MASTERS OF THE TWIN GUITARS

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

Wishbone Ash has performed with us nine times since 2010, and we just 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 once again grace Pratteln, treating their fans to an enthralling show and a program of all-time favorites. Founded in 1969, Wishbone Ash is now led by lead guitarists Andy Powell and Mark Abrahams (since 2017). Bassist Bob Skeat, who has been with the band for 27 years, sets the pace with drummer Mike Truscott (since 2022). Over the years, the band has experimented with various musical styles, from folk, blues, and jazz to pedal-to-the-metal rock and electronic music. But regardless of the style, Wishbone Ash's trademark remains the unmistakable sound of the two lead guitars that have influenced bands like Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Iron Maiden, and Opeth. There is probably no other band that has made more of the twin-guitar concept than Wishbone Ash.

Doors Open: 7:00 PM

"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

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.

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

STADIUM PUNK IN PRATTELN

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

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

Doors Open: 7:00 PM

GRINDCORE-GROSSMEISTER

The British grindcore pioneers Napalm Death are still a guarantor for uncompromising live shows after more than forty years. In spring 2025, they will return to Pratteln with a heavy 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 played a significant role in the development of the extreme metal genre in its early days. With distinctive sounds such as heavily distorted and down-tuned guitars, crunching overdriven bass, high tempos, blastbeats, extremely concise vocals consisting of growls or high screams, and short songs with socio-political lyrics, Napalm Death has carved out its own sonic territory. Even after exerting an indelible influence on the entire world of heavy music for four decades, 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 measure of creativity and fearlessness. The band has influenced nearly every newer extreme style, whether in the guitar or electronic realm. In hard and experimental music of all kinds, the legends from Birmingham continue to charge ahead 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 volumes. And on stage, the unaltered lineup since 1991, featuring Mark “Barney” Greenway (vocals), Shane Embury (bass), Mitch Harris (guitar), and Danny Herrera (drums), remains a total demolition.

Doors open: 5:00 PM

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

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

DARK RIFFS AND HEAVY GROOVES

In March, our Z7 will be transformed into a pulsating rock oasis by the Greek stoner rock sensation 1000mods. As headliners of the "A Day In Smoke" festival, the masters of European heavy rock will bring their unmatched energy and their latest sound to Pratteln. With their latest album Cheat Death, inspired by the existential themes of the Sisyphus myth, 1000mods set a signal for hope and resilience. The songs, driven by powerful riffs and profound lyrics, reflect the balancing act between the absurd hardships of life and the freedom found in acceptance.

The four musicians from Chiliomodi in Greece have carved out a solid place for themselves in the international rock scene since their formation. With albums like Super Van Vacation and Youth of Dissent, they laid the foundation for their career and inspired a generation of musicians and fans. Cheat Death, their fifth studio album, once again transcends genre boundaries, blending stoner and alternative rock into an impressive experience that elevates their unique, DIY-influenced style to the next level.

You can look forward to an explosive live performance full of intense riffs, thundering bass lines, and hypnotic grooves. 1000mods, who have already been celebrated at festivals worldwide, promise a show that pays homage to the spirit of the 90s grunge revolution while simultaneously redefined modern stoner rock. While the special guests are not yet known, it is clear: This evening will be an unforgettable highlight for all rock fans and a must for followers of the European heavy scene.

Doors open: from 5 PM