"Hunting Across Europe" Tour - GRAND MAGUS, ANGEL WITCH, ENFORCER, LOWBAU

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Category: Concerts
Published on Thursday, 14 February 2013 23:29
Written by Richman

Mittlerweile hat es sich ja herumgesprochen, dass einige der kultigsten Events in Wien die Jungs von Catapult Promotion zu verantworten haben. Ich kann mich noch gut an das BULLET, ENFORCER, SKULLFIST Package im Escape Metalcorner erinnern, das sicher zu den für mich damals besten Konzerten des Jahres 2011 zählte. Freunde des NWoBHM und der jungen Generation an Spin offs dieser Tradition durften daher ob des tollen Billings, welches hier am 12. Februar aufspielte frohlocken. Rund 280 Besucher hatten sich laut Veranstalter an diesem kalten Dienstag im Februar im Wiener Viper Room eingefunden.

Dementsprechend hoch auch die Erwartung, als es hieß, GRAND MAGUS würden als Headliner der "Hunting Across Europe" Tour agieren. Glücklicherweise konnte sich der Rezensent bereits bei der ersten Band LOWBAU einfinden. Normalerweise ist der Opening Slot bei einem Spektakel, an dem gleich vier Bands aufspielen, eher eine undankbare Sache. Aber bereits zu früher Stunde hatten einige Fans bereits ihren Weg in die Lokalität gefunden. Und welch positive Überraschung diese Band aus heimischen, österreichischen Gefilden bot: Mit ihrem Mix aus Blues, Sludge und Rock landeten LOWBAU gleich zu Beginn den Überraschungshit des Abends. Es sei jedem wärmstens ans Herz gelegt, sich die Wiener Band beim nächsten Konzert am 18. Mai 2013 im Escape Metalcorner anzusehen.


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JOHN PETRUCCI Interview

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Published on Thursday, 18 October 2012 17:17
Written by Jerzy Biń

Interview with Dream Theater's John Petrucci

STANLEY JORDAN Solo At Porgy & Bess

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Published on Tuesday, 29 January 2013 02:41
Written by Jerzy Biń

Stanley Jordan performing solo at Porgy & Bess, Vienna.

STEEL PANTHER at Vienna Gasometer

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Published on Monday, 29 October 2012 19:14
Written by Jerzy Biń
Last night I went to shoot Steel Panther gig at Vienna Gasometer. The band from Los Angeles, California, mostly known for their profane and humorous lyrics as well as their exaggerated on-stage personas that reimagine and parody the glam metal music and lifestyle of the 1980s. Formed in 2000 as Metal School, and changed their name to Steel Panther in 2008.
 
It was their first show in Vienna, and the concert was completely sold-out, the hall was packed full. The band was rock solid on sound, I could hear bass guitar through my guts. You may wonder how can you get such great sound from only one lead guitar and one bass.

Guitarist Satchel with his furious, fantastic solos, drummer Stix Zadinia, singer Michael Starr resembling Motley Crue singer Vince Neil is not only vocally good, but he surpassed him by now, bassist Lexxi Foxx with his extravagant look. He kept fixing his hair and make-up. Steel Panther do not have to cover others artists any more, they  can provide their own songs to get wild applause. Combining humour with music may well be the ultimate form of entertainment, and if that is the case I just witnessed the best, when it comes to the heavy metal genre. 
Steel Panther simply blew me away.
 
One listen to Steel Panther's songs will tell you all you need to know about what direction the band is taking. Song titles like "Supersonic Sex Machine", "Asian Hooker" or "Let Me Cum In" conform to the perfected to the last detail showmanship, Steel Panther have more show than concert. 
 
Words like fuck and pussy kept coming from the mouths of musicians with a speed of machine-gun. 
Breaks between songs were filled with jokes and even more show. These guys, and particularly lead vocalist Michael Starr and guitarist Satchel, were absolutely hilarious and they connect so well with an audience. 
Steel Panther's charm is to deliver their music in a tongue and cheek way while poking fun at themselves and their audience. What was a common occurrence throughout the show was the laughter and smiles from most in the audience as the band kept cracking jokes and simply making one ridiculous statement after another.
From start to finish, Steel Panther kept the energy levels up and the humour throughout the entire night. Awesome show... I can't wait to see them again in concert.