DYSTOPERA
Support: Monarchist + Normacho
Delayed Album Release Concert

Dystopera from Düsseldorf have been combining raw energy and melancholic depth in their sound since 2011. Their unmistakable mix of alternative and progressive rock is characterized by powerful, melodic vocals and a lead singer with enormous presence. The band manages to combine both hard and spherical sounds and always sound extraordinary without conforming to the mainstream. Live, Dystopera take the audience on a musical journey that immerses them deeply in their soundscapes and leaves lasting impressions. With their new music video for "Bleeding Edge" and the singles "Gravity" and "Trapped", they give a promising foretaste of their 2024 debut album "Crossing", which captures the essence of their years of band history.

MONARCHIST - A symbiosis of tradition and modernity in metal
MONARCHIST stand for a rousing mixture of powerful guitar riffs, catchy melodies and charismatic baritone vocals. The ambitious Düsseldorf quartet combines the energy of classic rock and heavy metal music with modern, melodic elements to create a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new.
Driven by their quest for innovation and the ambition to define their own musical niche, MONARCHIST combine the best of past decades with a contemporary, independent style. Clear song structures, well thought-out dynamics and great hooks ensure that their songs remain indelibly etched in the memory.
Over the past four years, the band has played numerous concerts and festivals in NRW and attracted attention with their albums "Cosmos" and "Life Noir" as well as two EPs and five music videos.
The special edition of "Life Noir", which includes three new songs, will be released on January 23, 2026.

Normacho: these are 5 normal guys from Düsseldorf. The passion that unites them is a fat rock sound. Music that makes you feel alive. Music that takes you through highs and lows - as catchy as possible and as complex as necessary. Together with the audience, they want to party, dance, bring the house down, or simply pause for a moment - as rock should be! - Because Normacho believes that the world deserves better than soft and unimaginative radio music.

The guys have been playing together under the name Normacho since the beginning of 2020. They benefit from relevant stage and studio experience from previous band projects. Their catchy alternative rock sound is characterized by influences from blues rock, gypsy swing and a little bit of pop rock. Their songs are as diverse as the 5 guys themselves: German and English lyrics; themes for celebrating, laughing and crying; hard sounds and soft sounds go hand in hand in their sets.