’80s HARD ROCK WITH STADIUM-SIZED POWER

The New Roses from Wiesbaden return to Z7 with their infectious stadium rock anthems. Pure ’80s groove and plenty of live energy guaranteed. Rising French glam rockers Harsh will open the night, delivering endless Sunset Strip vibes.

The New Roses are among Germany’s most successful rock acts, scoring chart successes and heavy radio rotation in Germany and the UK for years. With appearances at major international festivals like Wacken, Hellfest and Sweden Rock, as well as shows alongside legends such as Kiss, ZZ Top, Black Stone Cherry, Joe Bonamassa and Die Toten Hosen, plus tours with Scorpions, Saxon, Accept and Tremonti and countless headline club shows, The New Roses have become a household name for fans of classic ’80s rock. The quartet from Hesse also made history in 2018 and 2019 as the first German band to perform on the legendary Kiss Kruise. To date, the band has released six acclaimed albums. Musically, they deliver top-tier American-style rock, often compared to Bon Jovi at their peak. Expect stadium-ready songs, hard riffs, powerful drumming, catchy choruses and strong melodies, balanced with authentic, rootsy Americana tracks. And of course, The New Roses also show their softer side, with compelling mid-tempo ballads and emotional acoustic moments where frontman Timmy showcases the full range of his voice. On stage, the band delivers across the board. Tinu from Metalfactory.ch wrote about their Z7 show in December 2024: “With ‘The Usual Suspects’ and the crowd-sung ‘Down By The River’, the evening came to an outstanding close – one of the most moving shows of the year. The New Roses seem to add another level with every gig. Their infectious joy of playing, the incredibly distinctive and powerful vocals, and the international flair they’ve built up will eventually fill stadiums.”

Harsh: A young band from Paris is well on its way to becoming France’s next major rock export. Inspired by bands like Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses and Van Halen, Harsh revive the glory days of ’80s glam and hard rock and the iconic Sunset Strip atmosphere. Vinyl records, Jack Daniel’s, leopard-print leggings and Gibson guitars instantly come to mind when you dive into their catchy melodies, heavy riffs, harmonised vocals and unmistakable ’80s attitude. Everything that defined the golden era of LA hard rock is there – refreshed for the 2020s. Harsh released their outstanding debut album Out of Control in 2022. In 2024, they followed up with three singles, including a rocked-up version of the Flashdance hit “Maniac.” Staying true to the motto “And they’re rockin’ like they never rocked before,” they turned the classic into an electrifying rock anthem. Harsh have already toured across Europe and the UK both as headliners and as support for artists such as Anvil, Inglorious, The New Roses, Black Rain, W.A.S.P. legend Chris Holmes and many more. With their explosive, high-energy performances and captivating stage presence, the French band continue to win over audiences everywhere. Their second album is set for release in 2026 – promising even more for fans of gritty, hook-driven ’80s hard rock.