The three Swiss bands Kissin' Black, Magma Ocean, and Born in Dorian are touring Switzerland together and stopped at the Rockfact Music Club in Münchenstein. Jaunty Productions created an interesting and varied program. I didn't want to miss it, so I bought my ticket in advance. The Rockfact doors opened at 7 p.m. and Born in Dorian kicked off the evening at 7:50 p.m. They‘re from the canton of Valais and were completely unknown to me. Nevertheless, I was very curious about their performance. First, drummer Yannick Perren took the stage, and then his bandmates joined him.

Presented by Rockfact Music Club & Jaunty Productions

Rockfact Music Club, Münchenstein,  Switzerland – 25.10.2025

After an intro, “Memories” was the first song to be played. The melodic metalcore band from the municipalities of Brig/Naters has been touring Switzerland since 2020. Singer Noah Schmid switched between clean vocals and growls. He put a lot of emotion into his performance and was very active. Guitarists Aaron Berchtold and Sandro Salzmann often sought contact for guitar duels. This wasn‘t easy due to the limited space, but they accomplished the task. The influences of thrash metal and hardcore were evident, and breakdowns were also part of the sound. The ballad “Eternal Rhyme” was played. It was a good opportunity to catch our breath and get to know another side of the band. “Do you even understand me?” Noah asked the audience, because Valais German is one of those dialects that isn‘t easy to understand. However, communication flowed smoothly and there were no misunderstandings. In addition to songs from their album “Trapped in Twilight,” the blast “Vice Grip” by Parkway Drive was played.  A song that I love and cherish. “Impermanence” marked the end of the performance by the delightful five-piece from Upper Valais at 8:35 p.m. They were adopted with a lot of applause and made a good impression on their live debut in the canton of Basel-Country. Setlist Born in Dorian Memories Hollow Eternal Rhyme Impostor The Unkown The Void Vices Wastelands Vice Grip – Parkway Drive Impermanence After a short break, Kissin' Black took to the stage at 8:50 p.m. “Nycto” kicked off the show and the sound was completely different from the opening act. Dark rock with catchy rhythms and melodies. There was no shortage of excitement or sound. Singer Giu Mastrogiacomo went wild, putting a lot of emotion into his singing and seeking contact with the audience. They were involved in the performance and encouraged to clap along. This was done without hesitation, even though Swiss are reserved and it takes time for them to warm up. In the song “Dresscode Black” the audience had to shout these two words several times. Lead guitarist Pascal Zwyssig convinced with great solos. Rhythm guitarist Andy Dormann impressed on acoustic guitar and switched to electric guitar for power and intensity.  Giu did most of the singing, but Andy and his two colleagues Dave Roos Launchburry on bass and Pascal Zwyssig supported him with backing vocals from time to time. This collaboration harmonized perfectly, bringing together southern temperament with Swiss precision. Recently, their album “Veleno” was released and the focus was on this record. Giu stepped off the stage in “Blues: Unpardonable” and walked through the room singing to the audience, which I really liked. It was a great gesture to create proximity. Then a cover of the legendary hit “Wild Child” by W.A.S.P.  was done very well while retained its wildness. The show was over after “Luna Lena” and “Adrenalin”. The outro “Remain” rang out and singer Giu Mastrogiacomo, rhythm guitarist Andy Dormann, lead guitarist Pascal Zwyssig, bassist David Roos Launchbury, and drummer Marcel Spiga were given applause as they left the stage. Sixty minutes of intense dark rock, ranging from brutal and dark to excited and melancholic, then confident and gentle again, were enough to make a great impression. Setlist Kissin‘ Black Nycto Address Unknown Some Are Wild Dancing Spotlight Dresscode: Black Blues: Unpardonable Wild Child – W.A.S.P Cover Lena Luna Adrenalin Outro: Remain There was another interruption. Magma Ocean was the last band to take the stage at 10:05 p.m. This Swiss-British trio played as the opening act for GurD at Z7 in Pratteln, and I was looking forward to seeing them live again. They kicked things off with “Passive Maturity.” The intensity level was considerably higher than Kissin' Black and Born in Dorian. Singer Harry Ballantyne looked like Bob Marley's white metalcore brother, as his appearance was reminiscent of this musical giant due to his dreadlocks and style. However, his singing was without reggae influences, but rather clear, soulful vocals with aggressive screams. The sound contained nu metal influences and a lot of groove. Bassist Adi Müller and guitarist Claudio Reed supported Harry with backing vocals. The audience enjoyed a new song called „Worthless“. Claudio convinced with guitar solos and was completely immersed in music. The explosive sound mix was well received and the performance was met with applause. A lot of booing was the consequence when Harry announced that „Solitude“ became the last song. For this reason he said: “You'll get the song Counterfeit as an encore. It's our heaviest song.” “Counterfeit” was played and the performance ended after 50 minutes. They received applause and made a good impression. Setlist Magma Ocean Passitive Maturity Split Tongue Worthless Traces An Island Of Safety Void Price Of Failure Juicy Bacon Rayleigh Scattering Solitude Counterfeit After these performances, you could hang out at Rockfact and chat with the bands at the merchandise stand, where you could buy CDs, T-shirts, lighters, picks, and even pens or rock salt in a jar. Many thanks to Madeleine Fuhrer from Jaunty Productions for organizing the event. You provided us with a diverse program. Livereport by Dominic Latscha