GUITAR MAGIC WITH CULT STATUS

For over three decades, Axel Rudi Pell has stood for melodic hard rock with a distinctive signature. With his current album Ghost Town and a well-established band, the German guitarist comes to Z7 as part of his major 2026 tour, bringing new songs and timeless classics to Pratteln.

The music of Axel Rudi Pell needs neither long explanations nor stylistic labels – it works instantly. Powerful guitar riffs meet catchy melodies, carried by a perfectly synchronized band. With vocalist Johnny Gioeli, former Rainbow drummer Bobby Rondinelli, bassist Volker Krawczak and keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg, he is backed by a line-up that has stood for quality and consistency for years. Despite this clear musical direction, Pell continues to surprise with fresh ideas and subtle details that keep his sound alive. His latest album Ghost Town fits seamlessly into this success story, adding eleven new tracks to his impressive catalogue. On the 2026 tour, he brings these songs to the stage for the first time, combining them with selected highlights from his long career – an evening for anyone who wants to experience classic hard rock at its very best.