{"id":3185,"date":"2023-03-18T21:23:39","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T20:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.metal-festivals.com\/?page_id=3185"},"modified":"2023-03-18T21:28:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T20:28:33","slug":"summer-breeze-2022-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/new.metal-festivals.com\/?page_id=3185","title":{"rendered":"Summer Breeze 2022 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer Breeze<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This introduction completely differs from all those other ones had been written by us in the past:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One day after coming back from the Wacken Open Air one colleague and me got tested positive on Covid-19 for the first time each. From then on it were eight days until the extra day to the 25th<\/sup> anniversary of the Summer Breeze as nine days till the start of the regular festival which included the Main Stage on wednesday for the first time. So while feeling pretty well in quarantine it became a countdown hoping to get tested negative again just in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 8th<\/sup> day (tuesday): My colleague as me got tested positive with a weaker second line (You probably all know this in the meantime.) which still left hope for the next day. So the extra day including five bands with a long relation to the Summer Breeze back to its earliest days (Voodoo Kiss with SB-organizer\/-founder Achim Ostertag, Crack Up, Apophis, Fleshcrawl & End Of Green) was canceled to us personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 9th<\/sup> day (wednesday): Negative Test for my colleague as me! So we were ready to start with the most of our crew after we did the latest necessary shoppings. The euphoria must have been that huge that i just got caught by photo radar camera after a few hundred meters. Anyway: Everything was set for a huge Summer Breeze comeback after two years of pandemic absence headlined by Eisbrecher, Arch Enemy, Within Temptation, Blind Guardian & Heaven Shall Burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this year\u2019s Summer Breeze 130 bands appeared on 5 stages in four days for about 40000 visitors (Sold out!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raised Fist<\/strong> The Hardcore institution from Lulea was obviously motivated starting the Main Stage action after three too long years of silence on the musical centre of the festival area. By \u201eKilling It\u201c as \u201eFriends And Traitors\u201c the first mospits got started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caliban<\/strong> 25 years band history of one of Germany’s leading Metalcore formations at the 25th<\/sup> Summer Breeze was supposed to fit, so the pandemic kind of worked for this number constellation. Besides considering by \u201eVirUS\u201c and the title track new songs from their new album \u201eDystopia\u201c the biggest circle-pits got animated by \u201eInferno\u201c, \u201eDavy Jones\u201c the Rammstein-cover \u201eSonne\u201c and the final \u201eMemorial\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feuerschwanz<\/strong> No idea why this combo attracted that many spectators on the pretty filled Main Stage area. And so was the stage by musicians and dancers. All together celebrated a Folk Metal party producing one huge cloud of dust which ended by the encores consisting of the Manowar-cover \u201eWarriors Of The World United\u201c and \u201eDie H\u00f6rner Hoch\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eisbrecher<\/strong> It was up for the next act basing on german lyrics. The fievpiece around ex-Megaherz-fronter Alexx Wesselsky didn’t assemble as numerous supporters as Feuerschwanz, but they convinced by mentionable Headliner show production while \u201eEiszeit\u201c, \u201eThis Is Deutsch\u201c, the Megaherz-classic \u201eMistst\u00fcck\u201c as the set finishing Falco-cover \u201eOut Of The Dark\u201c which caused several audience singalongs as motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Korpiklaani<\/strong> Another Folk Metal ensemble hit the Main Stage. This time it was up to the sixpack from the Finnish winter sports centre of Lahti. Despite their sound problems they entertained the crowd well. Celebrated tracks as \u201eJ\u00e4germeister\u201c, \u201eTequila\u201c, \u201eBeer Beer\u201c and \u201eVodka\u201c showed their message wasn’t too subtile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Apokalyptischen Reiter<\/strong> After their keyboarder Dr. Pest had left them last year the East Germans shrinked to a quartet. Deep in the night they enthused their supporters by \u201eVolle Kraft\u201c and \u201eVon Freiheit Will Ich Singen\u201c from their new output \u201eWilde Kinder\u201c as by their faves \u201eReitermania\u201c, \u201eFriede Sei Mit Dir\u201c and \u201eEs Wird Schlimmer\u201c before going to sleep or ending up at some bar for the following hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T-Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testament<\/strong> The Bay Area Thrash Metal icon invaded the Nuclear Label Night which probably was the only reason they didn’t appear on the Main Stage instead of those party bands playing this evening at prime time. From the opener \u201eRise Up\u201c over \u201eThe New Order\u201c, \u201ePractise What You Preach\u201c, \u201eD.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate)\u201c to \u201eInto The Pit\u201c Chuck Billy & Co animated numerous fans to headbang and celebrate an inspiring show resulting in the memorable final performing \u201eAlone In The Dark\u201c together with Exodus-fronter Steve \u201eZetro\u201c Souza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paradise Lost<\/strong> Another legend followed by the British Gothic Metal inventors who held the high quality level. Especially their classic-related setlist took responsibility for that containing the opener \u201eEnchantment\u201c, \u201eForever Failure\u201c, \u201eEternal\u201c, \u201eAs I Die\u201c and \u201eThe Last Time\u201c. Supported by a tight performance and the sympathic humor of vocalist Nick Holmes within his statements took care about an amazing hour around the T-Stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wera Tool Rebel Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siamese<\/strong> This year’s opener on the festival area filled the area in front ot the stage with the tent roof pretty well. The fans were hungry for live action celebrating \u201eHoly\u201c, \u201eB.A.N.A.N.A.S.\u201c and \u201eNumb\u201c. Singer Mirza entertained well in German which he had learned in German refugee camps by watching talk shows as erotic shows on TV. It became more serious when he explained the civil war situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina before \u201eSloboda\u201c relating to the current one in the Ukraine. Remarkable was the violinist who switched to bass learning the latest two days due to the short-term reason the original fourstringer got diarrhea. Respect!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evile<\/strong> Eight years after their previous release \u201eSkull\u201c the fourpiece published \u201eHell Unleashed\u201c within the pandemic of which they presented by the opener \u201eGore\u201c, \u201eThe Thing (1982)\u201c and the title track new material for the little crowd being up early enough to watch the UK-Thrashers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Darkest Hour<\/strong> Who haven’t been woken up by Evile got the chance by the Metalcore original from Washington, D.C.. Starting with the classics \u201eDoomsayer (The Beginning Of The End)\u201c and \u201eDemon(s)\u201c the quintet attracted much more fans in front of the stage who celebrated an intense show in the hot noon (Fronter John Henry wore a jacket anyway.) finished by \u201eWith A Thousand Words To Say But One\u201c and \u201eThe Sadist Nation\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ghostkid<\/strong> I got no idea why this Screamo average combo was allowed to play after one of the inventors of Metalcore. In outfits including make-up that reminded me of the movie \u201eTwilight\u201c considered by \u201eFool\u201c to \u201eZero\u201c material from their self-titled debut release. The younger spectators seemed to enjoy it and not to care about shouter Sushi missing the tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Hurley & Die Pulveraffen<\/strong> The Folk Rock Pirates took care about interaction as party with the audience. They handled their excercise well animating the crowd to dance to \u201eSanta Sangria\u201c, their cover of New Zealand’s traditional \u201eThe Wellerman\u201c as \u201eTortuga\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beast In Black<\/strong> Flanked by a huge backdrop showing the cover of their current album \u201eDark Connection\u201c the Classic Heavy Metal quintet from Helsinki showed a well-balanced set consisting of newer (\u201eBlade Runner\u201c, \u201eHardcore\u201c, \u201eOne Night In Tokyo\u201c) as older tracks (\u201eCry For A Hero\u201c, \u201eBlind And Frozen\u201c, \u201eEnd Of The World\u201c).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finntroll<\/strong> The next formation from Finnland’s capital hit the stage to bring back Pagan Metal to Dinkelsb\u00fchl. Corpsepaint as their artificial long ears looked a bit ridiculous while performing \u201eNattf\u00f6dd\u201c as \u201eNaktens Tid\u201c. But why didn’t they play \u201eTrollhammaren\u201c?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric Callboy<\/strong> It was obvious numerous fans of the Electro Metal shooting stars were populating the festival ground because of the following shooting stars. Many of them wore wigs similar to those from their funny videos. So the crowd was ready to party, and what followed were 80 minutes of crazy stage-action and dancing as jumping supporters during \u201eMy Own Summer\u201c, \u201eBest Day\u201c, \u201eCrystals\u201c and MC Thunder\u201c. Furthermore the band gave a an impression of the forthcoming album by new stuff as the opener \u201ePump It\u201c, \u201eFuckboi\u201c, \u201eSpaceman\u201c and the encore \u201eWe Got The Moves\u201c performed together with some German TV show host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arch Enemy<\/strong> Could the international formation hold the high level with their Melodic Death Metal? Yes, they could! The Main Stage area stayed populated, and lead by Alissa White-Gluz this show became atmospheric as well. Surprisingly the fivepiece considered by \u201eDeceiver, Deceiver\u201c, \u201eIn The Eye Of The Storm\u201c, \u201eHouse Of Mirrors\u201c, \u201eHandshake With Hell\u201c and \u201eThe Watcher\u201c several songs from their brandnew release \u201eDeceivers\u201c. Even more headbanging had got animated by the classics like \u201eRavenous\u201c, \u201eMy Apocalypse\u201c, \u201eDead Eyes See No Future\u201c and \u201eWe Will Rise\u201c after which the band left the stage to return for the instrumental \u201eSnow Bound\u201c as the following encore \u201eNemesis\u201c accompanied by much jubilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avatar<\/strong> A bit too much image and freak show followed by the fivepiece from Gothenburg. While their fan base was having fun in the first rows the rest of the left spectators didn’ t seem to deal too much with their very different songs and its performance which ended by \u201eSmells Like A Freakshow\u201c and \u201eHail The Apocalypse\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Tranquillity<\/strong> Gothenburg ruled thursday night: After Avatar the Melodic Death Metal inventors entered the stage to rule by their hymns. And \u201eMonochromatic Stains\u201c, \u201eTerminus (Where Death Is Most Is Alive)\u201c, \u201eFinal Resistance\u201c, \u201eThereIn\u201c as the final \u201eMisery’s Crown\u201c left no other option than an enthusiastic hour of celebrating and headbanging fans. Lead by the agile vocalist Mikael Stanne and the projected videos shown during all songs this night couldn’t have found a better end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T-Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Omnium Gatherum<\/strong> The Melodic Death Metal quintet returned to Dinkelsb\u00fchl to perform another atmospheric show. By the opener \u201eEmergence\u201c, \u201ePrime\u201c, \u201eParagon\u201c and \u201eReckoning\u201c they considered several compositions from their latest album \u201eOrigin\u201c. The present audience completely took part in celebrating these 45 minutes ending with \u201eThe Unknowing\u201c, \u201eNew Dynamic\u201c and \u201eSkyline\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wera Tool Rebel Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dagoba<\/strong> The Modern Metal veterans from Marseille performed a passionate show around midnight. From the beginning of this show by \u201eThe Hunt\u201c and \u201eSunfall\u201c from their new masterpiece \u201eBy Night\u201c the fans were in motion by headbanging as by moshpits. Lead by vocalist Shawter these 45 minutes became triumphant for the quartet, especially the highlights \u201eInner Sun\u201c and the final \u201eThe Things Within\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bloodywood<\/strong> The newest hot shit in the metal genre opened the friday and filled up the area in front of the Main Stage. Numerous fans as rubbernecks wanted to watch the exotic Indian Folk Metal band from Delhi. The whole set based on their \u201eRakshak\u201c album from \u201eGaddaar\u201c to \u201eAri Ari\u201c and motivated the crowd to dance, jump and headbang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lorna Shore<\/strong> Less dancing, but still headbanging was the option for fans of the following Deathcore fivepiece from New Jersey which held the crowd in front of the Main Stage by their mixture between uptempo, breakdowns and all imaginable grunts as screams. By \u201eSun\/\/Eater\u201c and \u201eCursed To Die\u201c they presented two new tracks from the forthcoming release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comeback Kid<\/strong> The Hardcore Punk institution celebrated its 20th<\/sup> anniversary and welcomed many fans. They started with the title track of their new album \u201eHeavy Steps\u201c to let follow a best of set. \u201eFalse Idols Fall\u201c, \u201eCrossed\u201c, \u201eG.M. Vincent & I\u201c and their hymn \u201eWake The Dead\u201c resulted in several circle-pits and loud jubilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orden Ogan<\/strong> Is Power Metal a difficult genre for the Summer Breeze audience? Maybe it had been that way many years before. But the smaller audience got mainly caused by the heavy rain. So \u201eInferno\u201c as \u201eLet The Fire Rain\u201c were the right description for the scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emil Bulls<\/strong> The latest longplayer \u201eKill Your Demons\u201c was released three years before the pandemic in 2017, so logically the fivepiece decided for a best-of set while it wasstill raining strong. Those supporters who stayed celebrated Crossover classics like \u201eThe Age Of Revolution\u201c, \u201eSmells Like Rock ‘n’ Roll\u201c, \u201eNothing In This World\u201c, \u201eThe Jaws Of Oblivion\u201c and \u201eWhen God Was Sleeping\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

H\u00e4matom<\/strong> Some kind of Rammstein-copy tried to entertain for the following hour and had no chance against the rain although they really tried to convince. The fourpiece considered by \u201eEs Regnet Bier\u201c one track from the forthcoming release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alestorm<\/strong> Somehow it was no surprise the Scottish pirates knew how to deal with the rain. Whether they played material from their brand-new output \u201eSeventh Rum Of A Seventh Rum\u201c by \u201eMagellan’s Expedition\u201c, the title track and \u201eP.A.R.T.Y.\u201c as the fans’ longtime-faves like the opener \u201eKeelhauled\u201c, \u201eThe Sunk’n Norwegian\u201c and \u201eCaptain Morgan’s Revenge\u201c, their die-hard fans ignored the rain and partied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within Temptation<\/strong> Surrounded by a stage set and supported by a respactable production, a cool light show and several effects the Dutch Symphonic Metal began by \u201eThe Reckoning\u201c and \u201eParadise (What About Us?)\u201c. Highlights followed by Sharon den Adel waving the Ukrainian flag for \u201eRaise Your Banner\u201c as by Annisokay-fronter Christoph Wieczorek supporting her on vocals for \u201eShed My Skin\u201c. The audience applauded and sang along during the set which ended by \u201eIce Queen\u201c. Tha band left the stage and returned with the encores \u201eSolemn Hymn\u201c, \u201eSupernova\u201c and \u201eStairway To The Skies.\u201c. And who thought something mising was completeley right: They returned agian for the final \u201eMother Earth\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amorphis<\/strong> After beginning by \u201eNorthwards\u201c and \u201eOn The Dark Waters\u201c from their new \u201eHalo\u201c album the six Finns served a thrilling best of program containing \u201eSilver Bride\u201c, \u201eInto Hiding\u201c, \u201eBlack Winter Day\u201c, \u201eMy Kantele\u201c and \u201eHouse Of Sleep\u201c. The clear sound, the wonderful light show and the brilliant performance of the band made this hour to another event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord Of The Lost<\/strong> The Gothic rock fivepiece from Hamburg assembled an astonishing number of fans on the festival ground deep in the night. By time their sound as show became pretty boring. Highlights were the Iron Maiden cover \u201eChildren Of The Damned\u201c as their hit \u201eDie Tomorrow\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T-Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landmvrks<\/strong> The fivepiece from Marseille had the burden to appear in the starting rain. But somehow their Metalcore with progressive influences, single Djent riffs and atmospheric parts fascinated most of the people to stay and take part in. And that just didn’t happen because the first two songs \u201eLost In A Wave\u201c and \u201eRainfall\u201c fit to the scenery. Highlight became \u201eVisage\u201c starting with a rap section in French speech by fronter Flo leading in a thrilling Metalcore riffing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jinjer<\/strong> One of the most awaited appearances didn’t happen on the Main Stage. Because of the war many visitors wanted to see the show of Ukraine’s most famous Metal band. This one convinced for another time by \u201ePit Of Consciousness\u201c, \u201ePerennial\u201c as \u201ePisces\u201c instrumental skills as moshpit lovers. Vocalist Tatiana Shmaylyuk throned over all and didn’t make too many statements about the war, but thanked for the commitment for peace and demanded they want their home back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insomnium<\/strong> The Finnish fourpiece created a special atmosphere by their Melodic Death Metal in the dark wet night. The riffs as the melodies of \u201eMortal Share\u201c, \u201eUnsung\u201c and \u201eWhile We Sleep\u201c motivated many fans to headbang and earned much applause. Fronter Niilo made different statements in German dealing with fans as band enjoying the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vola<\/strong> One of the biggest highlights of this weekend happened deep in the night: The Prog Metal quartet with the unique sound opened by \u201e24 Light-Years\u201c pretty silent to become louder within the sound. Vocals, backing vocals, riffs, drums, programming: It worked more than well during this hour. So \u201eAlien Shivers\u201c, \u201eThese Black Claws\u201c, \u201eHead Mounted Sideways\u201c, \u201eStray The Skies\u201c as \u201eStraight Lines\u201c became minutes of pure joy. Excellent!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wera Tool Rebel Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hangman’s Chair<\/strong> Some of the coolest live shows are those you’ve never expected just to watch. On my way to the T-Stage I passed the smaller one in the middle and heard a cool melodic as heavy Sludge Doom sound. Considering by \u201eAn Ode To Breakdown\u201c, \u201eCold & Distant\u201c and \u201eWho Wants To Die Old\u201c the first three songs of their new album \u201eA Loner\u201c the groove from Paris caught everyone coming close to the tent roofed stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infected Rain<\/strong> With a delay the Moldovan shooting stars of Modern Metal opened by \u201ePendulum\u201c. Vocalist Lena Scissorhands and her bandmates knew how to wake up the crowd from the first tone on. By a passionate and agile performance they fascinated while \u201eLonging\u201c, \u201ePostmortem Pt.1\u201c and \u201eFighter\u201c from their new album \u201eEcdysis\u201c as by \u201eThe Earth Mantra\u201c or \u201eOrphan Soul\u201c. In the end Lena even assisted the securities catching the stagedivers. What a day-opener!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nekrogoblikon<\/strong> It was time for serious skilled musicians and a less serious show. The double bass weirdos from California considered by \u201eGolden Future\u201c, \u201eGoing To Die\u201c, \u201eBones\u201c and \u201eThis Is It\u201c four tracks from their recent release \u201eThe Fundemantal Slimes And Humours\u201c. Star of the show was the dancing goblin drawing the most attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brainstorm<\/strong> The Swabian quintet had appeared for several times at Summer Breeze in the past. But this time they had no luck: Heavy rain returned with the beginning of their show. So most spectators left quickly to some dryer places. Those who had stayed got fun with \u201eWorlds Are Comin’ Through\u201c as \u201eShiva’s Tears\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiddler’s Green<\/strong> Good luck for the sevenpiece while their home game: The rain stopped, and so they could fill up the festival ground although their latest output \u201eThe Devil’s Dozen\u201c is six years old. All was set for an Irish Folk party including the traditional covers \u201eWhiskey In The Jar\u201c, \u201eThe Wild Rover\u201c and \u201eThe Night Paddy Murphy Died\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Funeral<\/strong> Black Metal while daylight on a festival is always a risk. So the fivepiece from Stockholm was welcomed by just a few supporters. Considering their new output \u201eWe Are The Apocalypse\u201c by \u201eLeviathan\u201c, \u201eWhen I’m Gone\u201c and \u201eLet The Devil In\u201c the support didn’t differ that much from the reactions to the classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bury Tomorrow<\/strong> Three years after their phenomenal performance on the latest Summer Breeze 2019 the Metalcore band from Southampton returned to Dinkelsb\u00fchl. And again they kept the numerous fans in action by jumping as moshpits by the opener \u201eChoke\u201c, \u201eEarthbound\u201c, \u201eKnife Of Gold\u201c, \u201eMore Than Mortal\u201c, \u201eMan On Fire\u201c and \u201eBlack Flame\u201c. The only critical issue: The new backing vocalist \/ keyboarder Tom Prendergast got placed a bit too far away from shouter Danni Winter-Bates. But that probably will fit in soon. Strong show anyway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blind Guardian<\/strong> The time had come for the first appearance of the German Metal icon at Summer Breeze. This shouldn’t be the only extraordinary aspect about this appearance: After beginning with \u201eAfter The Storm\u201c, \u201eWelcome To Dying\u201c and \u201eNightfall\u201c Hansi K\u00fcrsch & Co played \u201eSomewhere Far Beyond\u201c in its whole entirety to its 30th<\/sup> anniversary. The fans had celebrated these nearly 45 minutes of classics they majorly hadn’t hear a long time ago before the encores \u201eTime Stands Still (At The Iron Hill)\u201c, \u201eMirror Mirror\u201c and \u201eValhalla\u201c concluded this special show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heaven Shall Burn<\/strong> Fot the other headliner of the evening it definitely wasn’t the first time in Dinkelsb\u00fchl. Germany’s leading Metalcore band returned with a respectable production including pyros as several other special effects. So everything was set for another extraordinary live experience. From the opener \u201eMy Heart And The Ocean\u201c over \u201e\u00dcbermacht\u201c, \u201eVoice Of The Voiceless\u201c, the Edge Of Sanity cover \u201eBlack Tears\u201c, \u201eCorium\u201c, the nowadays even more important \u201eCombat\u201c, \u201eBehind A Wall Of Silence\u201c, \u201eEndzeit\u201c to \u201eHunters Will Be Hunted\u201c several circle-pits moved over the whole festival area. But there’s never been a HSB-show at Summer Breeze that wasn’t outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypocrisy<\/strong> Numerous fans came to the last Death Metal showdown of this year’s Summer Breeze. After the newer \u201eWorship\u201c the following \u201eFire In The Sky\u201c animated most of them to bang their heads. After an hour the great final consisting of \u201eThe Final Chapter\u201c, \u201eFractured Millenium\u201c and \u201eRoswell 47\u201c got everyone to move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J.B.O.<\/strong> It was a good decision to place one of the fans’ faves to the latest position on the billing. So lots of them assembled in front of the stage deep in the last festival night. From the title track of their new record \u201ePlanet Pink\u201c till the Neil Young cover \u201eRockin’ In The Free World\u201c the spectators took their last chance to singalong and to party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T-Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ignite<\/strong> Could the new vocalist Eli Santana replace the almighty Zoli Teglas live? The answer is a clear \u201eyes\u201c! Whether songs from their self-titled new album like \u201eAnti-Complicity Anthem\u201c, \u201eThis Day\u201c and \u201eThe River\u201c or classics as \u201ePoverty For All\u201c, \u201eBleeding\u201c, the semi-balad \u201eLive For Better Days\u201c and \u201eVeteran\u201c Eli as his new bandmates presented themselves very agile. And for another time they did a few smart statements about social issues between the songs and pointed out what they think about some little warlord. The highlight of the show happened when bassist Brett Rasmussen stepped into the crowd to initiate a respectable circle-pit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cypecore<\/strong> 14 years after they had participated in the SB New Blood Award the four Melodic Deathers made it to the second biggest stage in Dinkelsb\u00fchl. Suited in luminous futuristic costumes within a few flame as smoke special effects the visual aspect was guaranteed. And the acoustic one didn’t get worse: The opener \u201eDissatisfactory\u201c, \u201eThe Alliance\u201c, \u201eThe Hills Have Eyes\u201c as \u201eIdentity\u201c convinced completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wera Tool Rebel Stage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born From Pain<\/strong> Hardcore at its best as late night event, the Dutch fivepiece rocked the night. In between their smashers shouter Rob Franssen praised the spectators to keep up over this rainy weekend pointing out he couldn’t stand camping there. Band as crowd celebrated \u201eRise Or Die\u201c, \u201eThe New Hate\u201c and \u201eStop At Nothing\u201c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it maybe obvious this weekend thrilled. The organization ran well, the billing was way more than well-balanced and the atmosphere was brilliant as always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all the sunny years in Dinkelsb\u00fchl 2022 was a rainy as muddy one. Anyway, after the latest two pandemic years we were happy to be back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biggest technical difference were the hugh video screens replacing the gargoyles next to the Main Stage. Most of the festival set up was the known as aprecciated one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The food mile offered the well-known variety while most of the prices for food and beverages rose, but in regular dimensions (e.g. 5 \u20ac for 0,4 l can of beer or softdrink).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we are looking forward to Summer Breeze 2023! Special thankts go out to Tony Brehm, Jagger & the SB-team! On the airfield of Dinkelsb\u00fchl \/ Sinnbronn rocked, drank and partied Tobi Wan Kenobi, Wirwa, Fleiter and Nina!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer Breeze This introduction completely differs from all those other ones had been written by us in the past: One day after coming back from the Wacken Open Air one colleague and me got tested positive on Covid-19 for the first time each. From then on it were eight days until the extra day to … <\/p>\n

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