KNASTERBART
PERLEN VOR DIE SÄUE
Wo andernorts die Milch mit dem Schokoriegel flirtet oder die Cola die Orange küsst, schüttet die
Bande KNASTERBART irrwitzige Texte, virtuos vorgetragene Folk-Arrangements sowie eine
ordentliche Portion Punkrock-Attitüde in’s Schnapsglas und schüttelt einmal durch.
Und dann auf Ex, bitteschön!
Beheimatet auf Open Air Events wie dem Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum, dem Wacken
Open Air oder dem Summer Breeze Festival hat die Folkrock-Combo jüngst bei ihrer
ABSCHAUMPARTY-TOUR bewiesen, dass es Ihnen auch gelingt bei ihren eigenen Konzerten die
Säle zu füllen und zum Kochen zu bringen. Während in ihrem musikalischen Umfeld gerne in
strahlender Rüstung von großen Heldentaten gesungen wird, tragen die 7 Knasterbärte mit Stolz
ihre Zahnlücken, Flickenkittel und Säuferzinken zur Schau und katapultieren ihr Publikum mit ihren
Geschichten in die Rinnsteine und schummrigsten Kaschemmen der Menschheitsgeschichte.
Auch wenn Teile der Gruppe mit ihren Bands VERSENGOLD und MR. HURLEY & DIE
PULVERAFFEN auf großem Erfolgskurs sind, ist auch KNASTERBART schon weit mehr als ein
bloßes Nebenprojekt oder ein Geheimtipp für Szene-Kenner.
Nach einem auftrittsreichen Festivalsommer geht es für das Septett wieder auf eigene Tour durch
die Republik. Macht Euch bereit:
KNASTERBART wirft die PERLEN VOR DIE SÄUE!

GOITZSCHE FRONT schmieden „Ostgold“ - neues Studioalbum erscheint am 3. Januar

Kraftvoll, energisch und ohne Rücksicht auf Verluste zieht das neue Goitzsche Front Album „Ostgold“ wie ein Gewitter auf! Innerhalb nur weniger Jahre hat sich die Band aus Bitterfeld zu einer der erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen Rockbands entwickelt – ihr letztes Studioalbum erreichte Platz 1 in den Charts, im Juni veranstalteten die Musiker ihre erste eigene Festivalreihe, auf der sie mit Unterstützung von Gastmusiker und Puhdys-Legende „Maschine“ durch die östlichen Bundesländer zogen.
Am 3. Januar wird ihr neues Studioalbum mit dem Titel „Ostgold“ erscheinen.

Handgemacht und mit jeder Menge Herzblut liefern die Bitterfelder Jungs darauf 15 ausdrucksstarke und ehrliche Songs, welche mit altbewährtem und dennoch leicht optimiertem Goitzsche Front-Sound daher kommen.
Donnernde Schlagzeugrhythmen, bombastische Gitarrenriffs und einprägsame Melodien treffen auf „Bockis“ unverwechselbare Stimme und geben der Platte so eine ganz eigene Berechtigung.

Benannt haben sich die Jungs nach dem Bitterfelder Braunkohletagebau „Goitzsche“ – die „Front“ stellt dabei den granitenen Zusammenhalt dar, den die Band Tag um Tag nach außen lebt. Das tut sie übrigens bis heute ohne Kompromisse, und so verkörpern die vier Rocker eine der gefragtesten Bands der neuen Bundesländer, die dabei ihre ganz eigene Message – nämlich dass eher strukturschwache Regionen nicht zwingend das Nachsehen haben müssen, in ehrlicher, handgemachter Rockmusik transportieren. Blatt vor den Mund nimmt man dabei keines – im Gegenteil. „Ostgold“ ist das bislang direkteste, ehrlichste Album der Musiker geworden. Textlich erzählt es autobiografisch davon wo alles begann, was die Musiker beschäftigt, woran sie den meisten Spaß haben und was ihnen so richtig auf den Sack geht.

Am 30.08.2019 erscheint das neue Album "Auf Messers Schneide".
"Ein Schelm der Böses dabei denkt!?" betrachtet man den Albumtitel im Hinblick auf die Geschichte der Brüder.

Kritisch beäugt von allen Seiten, aber immer geradeaus am Strom der Mitstreiter vorbei holt die Ausnahmeband nun zum zehnten Schlag aus!

Und auch dieser wird wieder einen tiefen Krater in der deutschen Musiklandschaft hinterlassen!

Während 2019 livetechnisch eher verhalten beginnt, startet ab Oktober dann die zugehörige Tour mit neuen Adrenalinkicks, neuer Bühnenshow und natürlich den neuen Songs im Gepäck!

Seid also dabei, wenn die Brüder wieder freidrehen, das Publikum die P.A. übertönt und neue Hymnen mit alten Klassikern die Hallen zum Beben bringen!

Alle wichtigen Infos zur Tournee sowie Facts zur Band erhaltet ihr unter www.krawallbrueder.com

ABOUT ALEX BAND, THE CALLING
Born and raised in the wild jungle of Hollywood, California, frontman and founding member of The Calling, Alex Band, first discovered his love for singing and songwriting at the age of 5 and was signed with RCA Records by age 15.  
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In 2001, the stars aligned and The Calling was born, exploding onto the airwaves with their smash hit, "Wherever You Will Go", which reached the top of the charts and stayed there for a record 23 weeks straight. 
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Through years of hard work and touring every inch of the planet, The Calling found global success and the best fans in the world.
Seven #1 songs worldwide and over 20 million albums sold, the song that started it all, “Wherever You Will Go” was named the #1 Song Of The Decade and the #3 Adult Pop Song of All Time by Billboard Magazine. 
 
​“Wherever You Will Go” has been featured in a number of movies and TV shows including Love Actually, Coyote Ugly, Smallville and Kate and Leopold.
​The Calling´s debut album, Camino Palmero, was a true international hit, becoming Certified Gold and/or Platinum in over 40 countries.
 
Before releasing their next album, Band was given the opportunity to work with guitar legend, Carlos Santana, and sing the huge hit “Why Don’t You and I" which has been named the #5 Song Of The Decade and the #20 Adult Pop Song Of All Time by Billboard. 
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The Calling’s second album, Two, ​found its groove internationally, going #1 in the UK, Japan, Brazil and Canada.   Two’s lead single, “Our Lives” was featured in the closing ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Olympics and was also the opening song of the 78th Academy Awards in 2005.  
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Alex took a hiatus after touring for Two to care for an ailing family member  and navigate an ever-changing music industry.  Band never gave up though, he pushed forward, writing and producing his first solo album with
 the first single, “Tonight”, becoming the theme song for the 2011 World Cup.
 
Alex has been pushing forward ever since, never giving up on himself or his music and is currently ready with a new album that is promised to be his most diverse collection to date. 

MUSTASCH

Raw. Charming. Abominable. Genius.
The band Mustasch sure can be be described in many ways. With their
straightforward and uncompromising attitude they provoke many, but their music is
loved by many more. And no matter what people think, Mustasch is one of Sweden´s
biggest hard rock bands of all time.
But let´s go back in time some odd 20 years. In the late 90´s, friends Ralf
Gyllenhammar and Hannes Hansson decide to form a band. The idea of the band is
crystal clear - they´re just going to play the kind of music that they like themselves
and will completely ignore whatever´s topping the charts at the time. After one
boozed out night, their collective vinyl collection is found scattered on the floor. The
sleeves are adorned by Hannes´ and Ralf´s music heroes such as Tony Iommi, John
Lord and Freddie Mercury. All of the legendary powerhouses have one thing in
common - they all wear the typical 70´s mustache. Thus, the band name is given.
Gothenburg natives Stam Johansson och Mats Hansson not only share Ralf and
Hannes liking for the band name, they also share their idea of what good music is.
Mustasch becomes a quartet, and a very productive one. In the following years, the
band make a name for themselves by playing the local stages and release their
music on small, borderline obscure, labels.
The dream of a real record deal contract come true in 2001 when Mustasch releases
their first EP "The True Sound Of The New West" on major label EMI Music
Sweden. The band quickly establish a name on the Swedish metal scene and when
the debut album "Above All" is released the following year, the road already is
paved and leads to their first first Grammy nomination. The album, likewise the EP,
is produced by Roberto Laghi.
Mustasch has now established themselves outside of Sweden. They are on the radio
as well as visible on MTV Europe - one of the biggest marketing channels at the
time. Word of the controversial band is spreading across the continent and Mustasch
set sail to tour on a scale never experienced by the band to this date.
In 2003, they follow up on the success of their major label debut with "Ratsafari". At
the helm this time is producer Jacob Hellner and the successful collaboration leads
to another Grammy nomination for Mustasch. Together with bands such as
Motörhead, Rose Tattoo and Gluecifer, they live the rock´n roll myth to its full extent
around Europe.
On the album "Powerhouse" Roberto Laghi is back as producer. However, the
relationship with EMI has begun to crack after various disagreements between the
label and the band. The single "Dogwash" becomes a hit though and it will be the
last Mustasch releases on EMI before the band decides to leave the label.
And that decision will be one of the most important in Mustasch´s history. Via the EP
"Parasite!", which the band release in 2006 in collaboration with Bohus
Entertainment, they end up on Regain Records. The record label gives Mustasch
much needed creative freedom and the result can be heard on the album "Latest
version of the Truth", produced by Tobias Lindell. The band now gets their real
breakthrough, which they have worked so hard for. The single "Double Nature" is
played on almost every radio station and in 2007 Mustasch finally brings home their
first Grammy.
Mustasch is now one of Sweden´s largest hard rock bands with the entire continent
of Europe as their natural home market. Where one tour ends another start and the
band finds themselves on the road most of the time. Like many rock´n roll brethren
before him, guitarist Hannes Hansson finally has had enough road time and decides
to leave Mustasch in 2008 to focus on his family.
Hannes is eventually replaced by David Johannesson. However, it won´t be long
before Mats Hansson announces that he will also leave the band. Mats suffers from
chronic arthritis and it is simply not possible for him to continue. The choice of the
new drummer naturally becomes Danne McKenzie, who previously
have replaced Mats when the latter´s been too ill to play.
Despite the changes of the band members, the victory train continues. In 2009 they
once again win a Grammy in the category Best Hard Rock Act of the Year, this time
for the self-titled album "Mustasch", produced by Tobias Lindell. Mustasch
continues to tour, opening up for legends such as KISS.
Mustasch goes from clarity to clarity, but the record industry is shaking. Regain
Records goes bankrupt and the band find themselves on a new label once more.
While at it they also decide to try a new producer. The album "Sounds Like Heaven,
Looks Like heaven" is released in 2012 on Gain/Sony Music with none other than
Ralf himself with the producer cap on. Not only that, Stam and David pick up
engineering duties resulting in an album where the band truly gets full creative
control. The video "The Challenger", directed by Patric Ullaeus, becomes a super
success and so is the new album - Mustasch finally get to hang their first gold record
on their wall.
In 2013, Danne McKenzie hands over the drumsticks to Jejo Parkovic who hammers
away on the resulting seventh studio album - "Thank You For The Demon",
released in 2014. Rikard Löfgren and Gustav Ydenius are brought in to co-produce,
and it all turns out to be a successful move. The album receives brilliant reviews,
especially in Germany and Finland where Mustasch further strengthens their position
by headlining several festivals and tours.
Few bands are as productive as Mustasch. Already in 2015 they release their next
album "Testosterone". But shortly after, it´s time for another change of membership
- Jejo Parkovic leaves Mustasch and is replaced by current drummer Robban Bäck.
"Silent Killer" is released in 2018 and becomes Robban´s first album behind the
drums. A the same time the bands relationship with label giant Sony comes to an
end when Mustasch start their on record label - Tritonus Records. The following year
marks the first release on their own label with the single "Blood In Blood Out",
which receives lots of airtime on Swedish radio.
Which brings us to present day and Mustasch´s latest effort. Not afraid to take a
stand, the band has teamed up with the Swedish aid organization Mind who combats
suicide among young men. The result is both the release of a new single - ”What is
Wrong” as well as the launchof the aptly named campaign #whatiswrong - the
purpose being to highlight the fact that more and more young men are driven to end
their own lives. The campaign seeks to help these very young men to find help and
support before it is to late.
The latest single are also featured on Mustasch´s upcoming album, which will be
released in the fall of 2019. In connection with the new album, the band is going on a
longer European tour.
And those who have seen and heard the band over the years agree - few hard rock
bands deliver as Mustasch. With an energy, raw strength and a song treasure
beyond the ordinary, Mustasch is a band that simply has to be experienced live. At
least once in a lifetime!
"KILLING IT FOR LIFE TOUR 2019" starts at November 13th.
Mustasch:
Ralf Gyllenhammar - vocals/guitar
Stam Johansson - bass
David Johannesson - guitar
Robban Bäck - drums
Quotes:
"Mustasch will be the first band to play on the moon” - Stam
"We are a democracy, with a dictator” - Ralf
"Ralf ate my hat. He´s crazy.” - crazy fan
"Mustasch is liquor, hamburgers and pickup trucks.” - Ralf
"If there was another like me in this band, this band would not have existed.” - Ralf

RAW TOUR 2020

18.00 Uhr Einlass
18.30 Uhr - We Awake
19.10 Uhr - Beginning
19.55 Uhr - Rise Of Nebula
20.40 Uhr - Instant First Try
21.25 Uhr - From Sorrow to Serenity

22.15 Uhr - For I Am King