ABSOLUTE BODY CONTROL / PRAGER HANDGRIFF

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Sat.29.03.25

Admission 7 pm Start 8 pm

Blue Shell Live:

Absolute Body Control

EBM, minimal wave, cold wave, synthpop

Absolute Body Control was founded in 1980 and gained a cult following in the underground. The band was influenced by groups such as Suicide, D.A.F. and the British electronic scene. After the release of a 7" single, several cassettes and numerous contributions to compilation albums worldwide, the band members split up. Dirk Ivens and Eric Van Wonterghem went on to achieve success in other influential projects such as The Klinik, Dive, Blok 57, S/HE, Motor!k, Sonar, Monolith and Insekt.

22 years after a long hiatus, Absolute Body Control re-formed and released "Lost & Found", "Tapes 81-89" and "Wind[Re]Wind", which contains re-recorded versions of their best tracks.

Following these releases, Absolute Body Control returned in 2010 with the albums "Shattered Illusion" and "Mindless Intrusion". These albums present a series of new, classic tracks with modern recording techniques and seamlessly connect with the roots of low-fi electro, which is a clear nod to the past. "Forbidden Games" (2016), a selection of compilation tracks, and the 6-track EP "A New Dawn" (2021) beautifully reference the early roots of electronic pop and industrial. The band members have continued to influence and shape genres ever since.

Absolute Body Control are celebrating their 45th anniversary with some rare, select live performances.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbsoluteBodyControl

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRZrHQFKQBs

Prague Handle

Electro, EBM, industrial

Prager Handgriff is a German electro band that was founded in the early 1990s. The band is characterized by its powerful mix of EBM (Electronic Body Music), industrial and dark, politically charged lyrics.

Prager Handgriff is known for its uncompromising sound, which combines hard, driving beats with aggressive synthesizer melodies and distorted vocals. The band's lyrics often deal critically with social and political issues.

Over the years, the band has gained a loyal fan base and is considered a permanent fixture in the German and European EBM and industrial scene. Their live performances are energetic and intense, making them a popular act at festivals and concerts. Prager Handgriff has released several albums that are characterized by their uncompromising, honest and often provocative approach, both musically and in terms of content.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pragerhandgriff

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=expi-_w41xE

🎟️ Tickets: 27 € (plus fee)