Schlagwort: Defrage

Nova Rock 2013

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Defrage @ RedBull Brandwagen Stage

The RedBull Brandwagen Stage was the official 3rd Stage this year. Smaller than the Blue or Red Stage, but nevertheless impressive. And the location was brilliant, because everyone who wanted to get from one big stage to the other had to pass the RedBull Stage. So chances are, that people will stop to listen to the bands there too. If they’re good that is 🙂 I missed the 1st day completely and haven’t heard all bands on day 2 or 3 but I doubt that there was a single band who wasn’t good.

Defrage - Nova Rock 2013, RedBull Brandwagen Stage, Nickelsdorf (AT)

Defrage – Nova Rock 2013, RedBull Brandwagen Stage, Nickelsdorf (AT)

If I got that correct, all bands were performing for the first time at Nova Rock, but I’m pretty sure that everyone participated at a festival in previous years as a visitor and dreamed about being part of the line-up one day. Some performances were impressive and sticked more to my mind than others, but then… improvement is always and for everyone upwardly open.

The Band Manager organised me prior to the Festival an Artist Pass for the day of the gig, and I could enjoy some benefits through it. Thanks again for this, Alo! You might guess that I’m probably a bit prejudiced because I like Defrage very much. And you are right 🙂 For example, I haven’t noticed during the concert, that Argo catched a cold thus his voice wasn’t as good as usual. But this didn’t stop them and the fans obviousely didn’t mind. Everyone seemed to have a good time during their Gig and from my point of view the Artists enjoyed it too (even if they weren’t a hundred percent pleased with themselves).

My picture gallery with 81 pictures from the Nova Rock gig is online. I tried to film their live performance of „We Are Metal“ too. The music is distorted and it’s no comparison to what it sounded live (of course) 🙂 Have a look at Youtube.

Defrage – Albumrelease „The Sick Letter“

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New Album, new Chapter?

Defrage - The Sick Letter

 

Everything’s different, but still… 100% „them“

Yesterday took the last Concert of Defrage’s Jackal-Tour place at Alte Kaserne in Zürich. It was then, when I got the brandnew Album „The Sick Letter“ with 15 songs on it, 14 of them written by Kari Kärner. What would they sound like? I knew already that the songs would be harder and that the screaming parts (performed by Andre Kaldas) would range from lower pitch and growls to high screams.

But what does that mean? Completely different or would they stick to their style with catchy tunes?

After being persuaded of Defrage last September my preferred music style changed remarkably. Good thing I met them back then because „Jackal“ (available on iTunes) was a mixture of Rock and Metal and even „Miss Pop, RnB and Rap“ found immediately two to three songs on that CD that she liked (I’m talking about myself folks…). After listening to the songs of the first album over and over I hadn’t any „problem“ with the screaming parts, that I did absolute not like at first. Meanwhile I listen to stuff like Five Finger Death Punch, Seether, P.O.D., Iced Earth, Saliva, Puddle of Mudd and… Defrage 🙂

On my way home I thrust the CD into the player and was curious what’s to come. Woah… GUYS… You have now idea, what happened to me when I listened to your songs. I was knocked over. Completely.

Pure energy and truckloads of emotions

Right now while typing this I’m listening to „We are Metal“ and I swear I can see watersplashes flying around when Andres Arens flailes at the drums like there’s no morning. I’m sure that Kari Kärner (composer and rhythm guitar), once again whirled and jumped around while playing like he always does, Aleks Ohaka (solo guitar) and Joonas Uus (bass guitar) strumming and plucking like hell and headbanging in time with the music. Andre Kaldas turning into a Snakehead when performing the high pitched screams, transforming back into a low growling Wolf. Even the soothing and soft voice of Argo Ollep turns into a pleading and vivid instrument to transport the message.

What does that mean for Non-Metal-Lovers?

I listened now to all tunes for at least 4 times already and I can’t decide which one I love the most. There are TOO MANY… beside the metal versions of „One World, One Dream“ and the fabulous Cover of „Video Games“ there’s even an (anti-)ballad on it and a song to dream away (Lullaby) with witch they once again will catch the „Misses Pop, RnB and Rap“ out there. Thumbs up from my side, I’m so looking forward to the next live performance to see if the images in my head turn into reality 🙂

Meanwhile have a look at the pictures of their last concert in Switzerland on their „Jackal“-Tour

Schlusskonzert der „Jackal“-Tour 2012/13

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Alte Kaserne,Zürich

Kurz, aber heftig

Gestern Abend standen Defrage zum letzten mal mit den Songs der „Jackal„-Tour auf der Bühne. Wie üblich rockten die sechs Esten in gewohnter Manier die Bühne. Sogar sosehr, dass Kari’s Gitarre nach einer halben Stunde das zeitliche segnete. Sie bemühten sich zwar, das ganze locker mit einem breiten Grinsen zu überspielen, aber dennoch spürte man deutlich, wie sehr sie das frühzeitige Ende ihres Konzerts ärgerte.

Die Fans hätten sich sicherlich auch eine längere Darbietung dieser energiegeladenen Band gewünscht. Dennoch hörte man keine negativen Rufe aus dem Publikum – im Gegenteil. Sie johlten, klatschten und bedankten sich bei Defrage für den kurzen, aber dennoch heftigen Auftritt.

Bis Ende Mai wird Defrage eine Auftritts-Pause einlegen. Die „Alltime Touring Band“ wird aber schon ab Ende Mai wieder auf Tour sein und ihre neuen Songs aus dem gerade erschienenen Album „The Sick Letter“ im Gepäck haben.

Fotos sind online unter http://tinyurl.com/Defrage2013

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Defrage – The Sick Letter

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New Song from DefRage „The Sick Letter“

There’s more to them that you think

Captivating, spellbinding and in a way a bit eerie

That’s what came to my mind when I saw the video from that song for the very first time. I was not sure if I really like it or not. So I listened to it a second time. And at the third attempt I was sure I really DO like it. It simply goes under your skin. The whispering that let you think that there’s a voice in your head speaking to you. Followed by a dark and low screaming with an intensity you can’t escape. To round off that emotional roller coaster there’s that mesmerizing singing voice, emphasizing the message who’s transported by the wonderful music.

The icing on the cake is the video they produced for that song! It’s creepy, eerie and catches you even more than just by listening to the music itself. KN8S published the video on Youtube. If you haven’t done already, now go and have a look at http://tinyurl.com/TheSickLetterDefrage

„Thumbs up“ on Youtube if you like the song and comment on their Facebook Page what you think about it. And if you don’t like it – listen to it again. And again. And I’m sure you’ll going to like it! Sometimes you need more than one attempt to see the good things right in front of you 😉 The energy and intensity they transport over that video is blowing me away. Can’t wait to see them perform this song live on one of their concerts. I don’t know about others but I think listening to the music on Youtube or CD is nothing compared to their powerful gigs where you can literally see and feel their fervent joy and passion about music.