Presented by Rockfact Music Club & IRON-T21

Rockfact Music Club, Münchenstein,  Switzerland – 05.11.2022

1987 was a year with some events. Ferrari introduced the Ferrari F40 sports car for its 40th anniversary. Actor Bruce Campbell battled sinister demons in the horror movie "Evil Dead 2" one more time and Pinhead haunted cinemas around the world in the movie "Hellraiser". In the metal scene, hits like "Among The Living" by Anthrax, "Into The Pandemonium" by Celtic Frost, "Keeper of the Seven Keyes" by Helloween or "Hall Of The Mountain King" by Savatage had been released. In addition, a heavy / thrash metal band called Downright Malice was formed in the city of St. Louis in Alsace the same year. After the two demos "Errare Humanum Est" and "Criminally Insane", their debut "In Doctrine... Nation" was released in 1995. Their fifth album "Mechanica Temporis" was released last year.  The Alsatians paid a musical visit to a Switzerland and announced a concert

at Rockfact Music Club. Dead Born Vision were included in the program as support act. Dead Born Vision was the first band to perform at 8:30 pm. The theme song "Ghostbusters" to the 1984 film of the same name by Ray Parker, Jr. followed by changing lights, helicopter rotors that transitioned into another intro with oriental sounds marked the beginning of their performance. The band was founded in Münchenstein in 2017 and consists of two women and three men. So far I only knew the name and their first self-titled EP "Dead Born Vision" from 2018. In March 2022 their second 4-track EP "Reborn to Reign" was released and today appeared the opportunity to present these songs on local territory. It became clear very quickly that the guitar fraction was exclusively in female hands during the show and bassist Dominik Plein played his six strings without a pick. This is something you don't see every day and felt especially great and exciting. The guitar riffs of rhythm guitarist Nicole Ackermann and lead guitarist Annette Zöller-Hannaford took no prisoners and made their way into the brains of the audience, who showed joy and applause. Furthermore guitarist Annette was allowed to shine with guitar solos. By listening, influences of Slayer and partly Pantera shined through, which kept the mood high throughout. Singer David Ackermann was constantly on the move and sought contact with the audience. His voice was reminiscent of ominous death metal vocals, but without growling as it‘s often celebrated in the live sector. His singing was the center of attention, but the other band members Nicole, Annette, Dominik and Stephan were allowed to contribute in between with sung one-line choruses. A brand new song „I lose control“ was played for the very first time. "I saw them die" was about the Corona Pandemic and the many dead and mourning people. An announcement followed by David  that only new songs from the upcoming album in 2023 will be played from now. Criticism of religions followed with "Religion" and a round of neck party with "Don't break your neck". Actually, the show would have been over after "Loud and strong", but the audience disagreed and encore calls occured. That's why they played "Cut and dried", where Annette came up with a guitar solo once again. After 70 minutes of playing time the five- piece said goodbye to the audience and left the stage. A good performance of the local heroes. Setlist Dead Born Vision In remembrance of I see dead people No right to exist A modern story I lose control Bleed to death Hunter or Hunted Intro 2 Hold the line I saw them die Broken Life Inside your head Religion Don’t break your neck Loud and strong Cut and dried It was Headliner Downright Malice‘s turn after a short interruption. I was very curious about this band because persisting 35 years in the music circus isn‘t a matter of course and requires a lot of endurance and resilience. The performance started at 10:20 pm after an intro with the band anthem, which was a bit special. Normally, this kind of song is in the middle or end of the set. Although this wasn‘t a disadvantage for the four-piece from St. Louis, but an advantage because everyone knew immediately, who was rocking on stage. Singer "Cliff" with white beard presented himself top motivated with a lot of movement and put his heart and soul into the versatile singing. Guitarist Didier shone with his dexterity and presented guitar solos under spotlight, which received much positive feedback. Bassist "Aris" provided a catchy rhythm in cooperation with drummer Olivier and showed his satisfaction with smiles. A varied mixture with different speed changes from thrash and heavy metal provided a lot of excitement. The members proceeded more technically adept than their opening band due to their many years of experience. They went through the set with full speed and the band members wanted to leave the stage after the party song "S.M.C" from the demo "Spit Your Hate Out" from the year 2001. However, there was enough energy and fire left. The encore "Insanity" with Death Metal influence was played and the audience gave everything again. Was this supposed to be the end now? Unfortunately, it was the inevitable end and the equipment on stage was dismantled. A very good appearance from this band. Setlist Downright Malice Downright Malice The Book Virtual Reality Malleus Maleficarum Parasite I See The Dead You Can Pray A Time For All A Kick In The Anthill Black Magic Sin Of Pride S.M.C. Insanity All good things come to an end and once again this realization came true that night. However, the memory of a great event with lots of good music and happy metal fans remains. Jerry Thomas Ferrat was responsible for the flawless sound behind the mixing desk. Livereport by Dominic Latscha