Eisbrecher live in Würzburg – Kaltfront Tour 2025
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Expectations
The kickoff for Eisbrecher’s German tour leg took place in Würzburg—and it was one we didn’t want to miss. The band had already played across Europe, but this was the first night back on home.
I’ve followed Eisbrecher since their early days, back when you’d wait half an hour to load a demo on their website. And even after all these years, their sound and shows continue to evolve. Their latest album already felt stronger than most before it, with more punch and sharper edges.
Heldmaschine as opener made this date even more attractive—two bands with strong live reputations sharing one stage. Time to see how the new setlist and new line-up would translate on stage.
Arrival, Merch & Beer
Merch was well-stocked: shirts in all sizes, vinyl, signed items, tour designs, stickers. Prices were more than fair—30 Euro for a tour shirt in 2025 is a good deal.
The beer: Würzburger Hofbräu. Surprisingly, it was the first time I tried it, despite being in Würzburg many times. I usually prefer other styles over Pils, but this one had a full taste and worked perfectly—especially in the hot atmosphere inside the Posthalle.
A clear bonus: the official tour cups looked great. Clean design, collectible quality. One came home with me.
Heldmaschine
Heldmaschine entered with their trademark mix of industrial metal and futuristic stage visuals. They know exactly how to work the lights and build an atmosphere—and the audience was fully into it.
A shout-out to the Posthalle sound tech: the drums were massive and crystal clear. That always makes a difference, and here it lifted the whole show.
The band played a balanced mix of older material and newer songs. Fans of their headline shows know they can go even deeper with effects and setlist variety, but this was a strong set—tight, engaging, and well-received. They definitely picked up new fans along the way.
Eisbrecher
(Setlist spoilers below)
The stage changeover was fast—roughly 15 minutes—before the opening notes of “Alles ist wunderbar” kicked in. One of the strongest tracks from the new album, and a smart choice to open with. It set the tone immediately.
There was some curiosity about how the band would sound live after guitarist and co-founder Noel Pix left last year. But the new man on guitar, Marc "Micki" Richter (known from Atrocity and Leaves’ Eyes), stepped in seamlessly. Great tone, stage presence, and execution—nothing was missing.
Of course, frontman Alex Wesselsky remains the center of attention, but the full band brought a strong performance. Rupert, Jürgen and Achim delivered both musically and visually—backing vocals, crowd interaction, and a consistent energy from start to finish.
Setlist Highlights:
Waffen Waffen Waffen
Strong statement, as usual from Eisbrecher, and a great interpretation—finalizing with Alex spray-painting a peace symbol over the words Waffen Waffen Waffen.
Augen unter Null
Always a highlight for longtime fans—and clearly for the crowd in Würzburg, who were singing and dancing along without missing a beat.
Auf die Zunge
Special guest appearance: Frank from Schattenmann joined on vocals. It worked perfectly, and their voices complemented each other well. Not sure if this is a one-off or part of the whole tour, but it added a nice surprise.
Later in the set came more of the big ones, including a version of “Zwischen uns” with Jürgen singing the female part—an unexpected but cool variation.
The closing song was “Out of the Dark”, their now-regular cover of Falco’s classic. It’s always a strong finisher, and the crowd was fully on board.
Final Thoughts
This show delivered exactly what you expect from Eisbrecher: high production value, clean sound, strong vocals, and a solid mix of new material and classics.
Heldmaschine added the right amount of drive to the evening, making it feel more like a double-headliner than a support act.
It’s a shame I could only attend this one date of the tour—if the schedule allowed, I’d gladly catch them again. If they’re stopping near your city, don’t wait too long: it’s a powerful night of industrial metal done right.
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