BRAINSTORM, ARION und STRANGER VISION

In the organizer's words:

The Plague That Burns The Sky - Brainstorm and Arion are on the road together in February and March 2025. With their co-headlining tour including support act Stranger Vision, they will usher in spring with a huge dose of power and melody.

When it comes to metal "Made in Germany", there's no way around Brainstorm. The band will release their new studio album "Plague Of Rats" on February 28, 2025. The new album not only marks another milestone in the band's career, but also revives the Indian theme, which was first presented on "Soul Temptation" (2003), with two single tracks. With songs such as the fan favorite "Shiva's Tears", the band set unforgettable accents back then that still have an impact today. It should be emphasized that "Plague Of Rats" will not contain any quieter songs or ballads. Instead, the album is full steam ahead, unrestrained and uncompromising.

With "Plague Of Rats", Brainstorm return stronger and more creative than ever before. The album is the next step in their career and shows that they are still one of the leading representatives of German metal. Fans can look forward to a concentrated load of metal - and Brainstorm are ready to rock the stages of this world again. As one of the most important and enduring bands in the genre, Brainstorm's long career is full of highlights. A true success story with more than ten chart-topping albums, more than twenty successful tours and over a thousand breathtaking live shows.

The Finnish modern melodic metal band Arion has built an impressive career in a very short time by combining the grandeur of symphonic metal with catchy, modern elements. The band is known for their technical prowess and engaging stage presence. Arion are celebrated for their powerful melodies, complex compositions and dynamic live performances. The band was founded in Helsinki in 2011 and has made a name for itself both in Finland and internationally. Their sound is intense, emotional and truly personal.

As a harbinger of a new album, the single "From An Empire To A Fall" saw the light of day. Strong groovy riffing, an impressive guitar solo and atmospheric keyboard lines are combined with first-class vocals in this song. A song aimed at all those who are trying to break out of their cage.

Stranger Vision is an Italian power prog metal band founded in 2019 with the aim of creating a unique, intense and deeply personal sound. Fans of Savatage, Blind Guardian, Symphony X and Dream Theater will get their money's worth here. Their debut album "Poetica" (2021) was well received by the public and offered an artistic light in difficult times. The concept album "Wasteland" (2022) was inspired by T.S. Eliot's poem "The Waste Land". In November 2024, Stranger Vision released their third studio album "FAUST Act I: Prelude To Darkness", an ambitious work inspired by Goethe's masterpiece. The album deals with complex themes such as the pursuit of knowledge, love and redemption.