BAY AREA THRASH IN A DOUBLE FEATURE
The Bay Area is coming to Pratteln. Death Angel are celebrating the 35th anniversary of their cult album “Act III” with an exclusive full-album performance and are bringing Vio-Lence—another pioneer of the legendary thrash metal movement—to Z7. Two iconic bands, two decades of music history, and an evening full of high-speed riffs, a guaranteed mosh pit, and Bay Area spirit.
Since their formation in 1982, Death Angel have been among the most influential bands of the legendary Bay Area thrash scene. With uncompromising riffs, technical precision, and unbridled live energy, the Californians remain at the international forefront of the genre even more than four decades later. Following their reunion in 2001, the band embarked on a second, extremely successful phase of their career with highly acclaimed albums such as “The Art Of Dying,” “The Dream Calls For Blood,” “The Evil Divide,” and the Grammy-nominated “Humanicide.” In 2025, Death Angel made an impressive comeback with the new singles “Wrath (Bring Fire)” and “Cult Of The Used.” However, the focus of the current tour is a very special anniversary: To celebrate the 35th anniversary of their classic “Act III,” the album will be performed live in its entirety for the first time at Z7. The setlist will be rounded out with selected highlights from throughout the band’s history—an absolute treat for all thrash metal fans.
Since the mid-1980s, Vio-Lence have been among the most important pioneers of the second wave of thrash metal. With their cult album “Eternal Nightmare,” the musicians from Oakland made Bay Area history and influenced generations of metal bands. Since their reunion, these legends of the scene have been performing regularly again, and their uncompromising blend of speed, aggression, and precision promises the perfect kickoff to an unforgettable night of thrash.
And that’s not all: a local band from the region will open the evening. The band that lands the opening slot will be chosen through a band contest. More information on this will follow shortly.
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