Being the official Khroma “Collapse” album release bachanal and also the first gig of their upcoming European tour, this was one of the gigs not to miss, although it took an effort to arrive punctually, as it started already pretty early for a Helsinki weekend event...
A bit unfortunate for The Physicists was that many people did not quite make it in time, so it was a quite eclectic crowd enjoying those Aliens from outer space with their Industrial-meets-Punk-meets-Speedmetal sound. The music, the stage outfits and the antics of the band members all add up to an event – much more than just a concert. This time we did not receive a lesson in nuclear physics, but got to hear cynical comments on the situation in the Ukraine and to see the future band logo – well, that´s what they claimed it was... Sad for all those who arrived later to miss an entertaining opening show. www.reverbnation.com/thephysicists
The following Nightsatan provided a bit of a puzzle – two synths, on electric drumset, no vocals – only the occasional “robot voice” announcement. This trio took us on a journey back in time when computer games and synthesizer-movie soundtracks (Blade Runner, Escape from New York) were quite a novelty. Still not sure what to think about it, but the crowd seemed to enjoy the performance. www.facebook.com/pages/Nightsatan/199026943458842
The DJs of this evening (Kryotechnik, aQi, emanon and Proteus) did not have much time for their sets, as changeovers happened quickly, and the headliner Khroma entered stage quite punctually. The club had filled up nicely in the meantime, and everybody seemed anxious to hear the brand new “Collapse” CD material ... which was, as expected, quite a blast. Literally. This band is one of the few that pulls it off to combine violent electronic noise attacks and brutal HC-like riffs with captivating, almost hypnotizing rhythms and somewhat pleasing tunes / vocals – which makes a Khroma concert an absolutely exciting experience, even though their visuals remained on a very basic scale. You simply cannot help but be impressed, you want more – and the show seemed way too short even after 2 encores. So check them out on tour (tourdates below)! www.khromaband.com
More photos in the gallery, link in top section!
Khroma European tour 2014 dates: Apr 03 Tapper, Tallinn, Estonia
Apr 04 DEPO, Riga, Latvia
Apr 05 Pub Artkino, Wydminy, Poland
Apr 06 Fonobar, Warsaw, Poland
Apr 07 Nowy Andergrant, Olsztyn, Poland
Apr 08 Wydzial Remontowy, Gdansk, Poland
Apr 09 Mocart Klub, Torun, Poland
Apr 10 Rudeboy Club, Bielsko-Biala, Poland
Apr 11 Wats Club, Holesov, Czech Republic
Apr 12 Bazina Klub, Prague, Czech Republic
Apr 13 Dynamo/Werk21, Zurich, Switzerland
Apr 14 The Station, Leysin, Switzerland
Apr 16 Liverpool, Klub Wroclaw, Poland
Apr 17 4rooms, Leipzig, Germany
Apr 18 Pooca Bar, Hamburg, Germany
Apr 19 Mood Club, Gardelegen, Germany
Apr 22 RockOut, Zielona Gora, Poland
Apr 23 Klub u Bazyla, Poznan, Poland
Apr 24 SAGE CLUB, Berlin, Germany
Apr 25 2 Doors Club, Sosnowiec, Poland
Apr 26 Kot Karola, Krakow, Poland
May 02 Henry´s Pub, Kuopio, Finland
May 03 Marks, Joensuu, Finland
May 09 YO-TALO, Tampere, Finland
May 10 Jalostamo, Hyvinkää, Finland
May 16 Bar 15, Seinäjoki, Finland
May 17 Torvi, Lahti, Finland May 23 Rytmi-Katti, Kouvola, Finland
May 24 Nosturi, Helsinki, Finland
Klaudia Weber
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