The night kicked off with VULVARINE, the Vienna based 5-piece band that brought a refreshing old-school metal vibe to the stage. Lead singer Suzi Q, with her striking resemblance to DORO, commanded the audience with remarkable strong vocals and energetic appearance. Their grooving sound, which brings up some memories of Iron Maiden, was solid. New guitar player Cora Lee fits in perfectly. The five ladies from Austria bring a classic rock’n roll attitude to every stage.

Next up was COBRA SPELL, a band that did not hold back on the guitar firepower. Lead guitarist Sonia, formerly of BURNING WITCHES, excites with delicate solos and high-energy performance. The band’s visual appeal is a little unusual, with high-cut bodysuits, leather harnesses and other erotic details adding to the visual spectacle. Vocalist Kristina high-pitched screaming and an at all times dynamic, moving stage presence of all band members kept the audience fascinated throughout their full set. It has been an impactful performance, showcasing a blend of visual theatre with musical power. Last but not least, COBRA SPELL had the only male band member in their line-up, in an otherwise fully female artist band listing.

The headliners, THUNDERMOTHER, took the stage with a confident display of their new material from the ‘Dirty & Divine’ album. The new song material is the first that is written and performed for the current line up.  Linnea‘s powerful voice and commanding stage presence led the way.  Joan‘s heavy, driving drumming and bassist Majsan provided a solid foundation for the band’s energetic performance. Always to mention: the great guitar skills and performance of band founder Filippa. The set was a well mixed blend of new tracks and THUNDERMOTHER classics, every fan loves. It’s showcasing the band evolution, but never leaving the roots of strong, solid hard rock. The band’s chemistry and stage presence were the peak of a night of exceptional live music.