30 YEARS OF GRANDIOSE MUSIC AND PASSION
For three decades, RPWL from Freising, Bavaria, has been thrilling their fans with their sophisticated art rock. Their passion and creativity seem boundless. They now have eleven studio albums and just as many live albums to their credit, and the band is undoubtedly one of the most important acts on the European prog-rock scene.
RPWL, originally founded in 1997 as a Pink Floyd cover band, has stood for three decades as a symbol of the finest progressive rock, featuring sprawling songs complete with keyboard and guitar solos. The bombastic rock that was so frowned upon in the early ’80s—during the heyday of punk and new wave—resonates in the sound of this five-piece band. The elegiac compositions of RPWL—the name is derived from the initials of the band’s original lineup—have long since found their devoted following. With 22 albums and countless concerts throughout Europe, Mexico, and the U.S., the band has become an international brand. Their sound often evokes Pink Floyd—not least because of singer Yogi Lang Lang’s vocal range—but also other great prog bands from the 1970s, such as Supertramp and King Crimson. In 2025, RPWL celebrated the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking album “World Through My Eyes.” The anniversary tour in October 2025 was a triumphant highlight. Many concerts were completely sold out, and the professional recording of this tour now allows every fan to relive the magical atmosphere of these shows time and time again. The tracklist for “World Through My Eyes – LIV” (to be released in May 2026) invites listeners to immerse themselves in the unique energy of RPWL’s concerts. The complete masterpiece “World Through My Eyes” was presented during the first part of the concerts, and the bonus track “New Stars Are Born” served as the grand finale of the set. This epic song embodies everything RPWL stands for: profound melancholy, majestic melodies, virtuoso solos, and rousing improvisations. The release of the anniversary tour perfectly captures the magic of this special concert series and offers a moving retrospective on an extraordinary chapter in the band’s history. These exceptional art rockers demonstrate once again just how much energy the current lineup possesses—authentic, honest, and straight from the stage.
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