Last week, the Colos-Saal in Aschaffenburg turned into a battleground of extreme metal when Canadian death metal heavyweights Kataklysm unleashed a crushing, career-spanning set.
From the first note to the final roar, they delivered everything fans came for – brutal riffs, relentless drums, and a frontman commanding the crowd with raw intensity. Tracks from across their extensive discography blended seamlessly, proving once again why Kataklysm remain one of the genre’s most enduring forces.
But the chaos began long before the headliners took the stage. German grindcore powerhouse Stillbirth kicked off the night with their unmistakable surfer-style stage presence and an unrelenting barrage of blast beats and guttural vocals. Their set was a whirlwind of controlled madness, whipping the crowd into a frenzy and setting the perfect tone for what was to come.
Together, Kataklysm and Stillbirth created a night where precision met chaos, and where the boundaries between grindcore and death metal blurred into one relentless sonic assault.
For those who missed it, the devastation rolls on in Germany – catch the tour when it hits Substage Karlsruhe on August 12th. Bring earplugs, but don’t expect to stand still.
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