BAY AREA THRASH DOUBLE BILL

The Bay Area is coming to Pratteln. Death Angel celebrate the 35th anniversary of their cult album “Act III” with an exclusive full-album performance, bringing fellow pioneers of the legendary Bay Area thrash metal movement, Vio-Lence, to Z7 as special guests. Two legendary bands, decades of metal history and one night packed with lightning-fast riffs, guaranteed mosh pits and the unmistakable Bay Area spirit.

Death Angel have been one of the most influential bands of the legendary Bay Area thrash scene since their formation in 1982. With uncompromising riffs, technical precision and boundless live energy, the Californians remain among the leading forces of the genre more than four decades later. Following their reunion in 2001, the band entered a highly successful second chapter of their career with 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 a powerful return with the new singles “Wrath (Bring Fire)” and “Cult Of The Used”. The centrepiece of the current tour, however, is a very special anniversary: to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their classic “Act III”, the album will be performed live in its entirety at Z7 for the very first time. The setlist will be completed with selected highlights from the band’s entire career – an absolute feast for every thrash metal fan.

Vio-Lence have been among the most important pioneers of the second wave of thrash metal since the mid-1980s. With their cult album “Eternal Nightmare”, the Oakland musicians wrote Bay Area history and influenced generations of metal bands. Since reuniting, these thrash legends have returned to the stage on a regular basis, delivering the perfect opening to an unforgettable night of thrash with their uncompromising blend of speed, aggression and precision.

And that’s not all: The evening will be opened by a local band from the region. The opening slot will be awarded as part of a band contest. More information will follow shortly.