The sound of Rigorious is Heavy Power Metal, enriched with synthesizers and orchestral elements. The powerful yet driving songs of the band from Monheim are complemented by expressive, melodic vocals. Singer Jess impresses with a powerful, melodic voice that gives the songs intensity and harmonic depth, giving Rigorious a distinctive vocal signature. In addition, the band is characterized by precise, melodic backings contributed by bassist Sebastian and guitarist Christopher. Christopher stands out with powerful riffing, a catchy voice, and harmonious backing vocals. On bass, Sebastian provides independent, catchy, and never overloaded bass lines, as well as a second, clear background voice. In particularly hard passages, he also takes on the shouts. Lead guitarist Lukas F., one of the founding members of the band formed in 2021, earns his high recognition value through a fast, expressive, and classic solo sound, as well as his knack for great hooks. On drums, Paul ensures impactful double-bass passages, driving grooves, and powerful fills. At the same time, he manages to keep the arrangements uncluttered, allowing the other instruments plenty of room to unfold.

Their debut album, "Night of Retribution", which was produced by none other than Chris Boltendahl (Grave Digger), features ten songs that sonically sit between Battle Beast and Blind Guardian – with a vocal style that is recognizable after just a second listen. As the title of the debut album suggests, the content predominantly revolves around battles in a medieval fantasy world. Uplifting titles like "Brothers Arise" and "Children of the Night" are juxtaposed with melancholic songs like "Lost" or "Lay with Me" to illuminate the theme in as many facets as possible. Despite their still young band history, Rigorious has already shared the stage with greats like Serious Black, Brainstorm, and Rage, and completed their first festival appearances in 2023! In 2025, the band took the next step and embarked on two European tours, where they supported Grave Digger and Serious Black in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, while also presenting their second album "Kingdom Unfold". In early 2026, founding singer Lukas R. parted ways with the band. His successor Jess has since taken over the microphone and is shaping a new chapter in the sound of Rigorious.

Entry: 18:00 Uhr

Admittance: 6:30 PM

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MODE MACHINE EUROPEAN DEPECHE MODE TRIBUTE BAND
The Mode Machine European Depeche Mode tribute band was born in 2018 from the idea and many years of experience as a musician of Salvatore Nigro (synths and keyboards) together with Marcello Doglio, one of the most important Italian frontmen for passion, charisma, and careful knowledge of Depeche Mode.
Simone Pavia, guitar and voice in the Mode Machine project, is a technically prepared professional, and thanks to his singing skills, he becomes part of the project, assuming a fundamental role in being able to present the songs performed by Martin's voice in the best possible way.
On drums, Matteo Quaranta is the engine of the band, who knows how to give the right energy and style with careful study of the techniques used by Christian Eigner, the drummer always present in all Depeche Mode's world tours.
Musicians from the provinces of Milan, Varese, and Bergamo have chosen to embark on a path that is not easy outside the Italian borders for the professional growth of the band, useful to bring their project to higher and higher levels by confronting realities other than the territorial ones.
Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Romania, Belgium are the countries visited in important clubs and festivals, a path that they continue to take in parallel with the Italian one.
These are Mode Machine, gears of music, passion, and careful reproduction of sounds to give you, with great respect for the original band, the quintessence of Depeche Mode.

Nigro Salvatore: synth, sequences
Doglio Marcello: lead vocals
Quaranta Matteo: drums
Pavia Simone: guitars, backing vocals

Einlass: 18:00 Uhr

Admittance: 6:30 PM

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Captain Bilk
The oldest school band in Düsseldorf!
Finest UK punk rock from Düsseldorf. Here it is clear: punk rock is far from dead.
Vocals, guitar, bass, and drums... that's all you need to sprinkle original songs and cover songs from the golden punk rock and alternative era into the ears with love and heart.
Fun is the motto here!

Doors open: 6:00 PM

SAINT SERPENT
Groovy stoner metal with catchy songs, thick riffs, and influences from desert to southern to punk. Brewed in an idiosyncratic way like hillbilly moonshine in the hinterland and served on dirty stages in dive bars and rock pubs. With their new singer Dan and his distinctive voice somewhere between Kyuss and C.O.C., the guys blast down dusty freeways to the next desert town. In the evening sun, Ramon joins in with harmonica, making the groovy sound unmistakable with dark blues harp interludes.

BEHAVER
Where the slow-flowing riffs of sludge meet the atmosphere of post-metal and the vastness of prog, the three musicians of BEHAVER come together organically. Dan (vocals, guitar), Basti (bass, vocals), and Patrick (drums) are three experienced musicians who have already played on stages with several bands (including Morning View, Use Möre Gas, Dirty Horse, Jailvis). Rarely does the usually rather hollow and clichéd phrase "genre-blending" fit as unerringly and accurately to a band’s sound as it does with BEHAVER. So far, two EPs have been released under this banner, Pyramids (2024) and Weight of Liberty (2025), and the single Suffer Knot (2026), on which BEHAVER consistently follow their own path and become more and more themselves – raw energy oscillating between brutal and fragile, which erupts whenever they hit a stage (previously with The Atomic Bitchwax, El Caco, Corroded, among others).

Doors: 3:00 PM

11 Theory is an explosion of heart, craftsmanship, and pure energy - a band in which five extraordinary life journeys merge into an uncompromising rock sound.
Frontman Cris Hodges embodies Californian creativity with a Texan soul. The singer and multi-instrumentalist worked with Paramount and Sony before creating his own universe as a solo artist, blending rock, pop, and metal. With a voice somewhere between Chester Bennington and Freddie Mercury, he aims for nothing less than healing people through music. Serguei Fedotov, a guitarist and medical professional from Finland, didn’t begin his journey on the electric guitar until he was 50 — a late bloomer with a precision-driven spirit. His songs are like surgical procedures: precise, deep, and unforgettable.
The second guitarist, Ilia “Lu” Smirnov, is his musical counterpart: a virtuoso with a jazz background and a raw rock soul. On stage since the 1990s, he delivers solos that both hurt and bring relief. Sergey “Glam Dickens” Dik, the bassist, brings the physical power of a former athlete to the groove. Somewhere between KISS-style theatrics and metal madness, he is the backbone of the band—loud, proud, and full of attitude.
On drums, Sergey Rubtsov sets the pulse. Ever since he heard AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck,” he’s been drumming like a storm on asphalt: precise, powerful, unstoppable.
Producer Jack Eugene channels all his energy behind the mixing desk. With decades of experience and an ear as sharp as a laser, he shapes 11 Theory’s sound into a modern rock machine with soul.
Together, they create music that breaks boundaries, tears hearts open, and makes stadiums tremble—11 Theory isn’t just a band, it’s a mission: emotion in its purest form.

Einlass: 18:00 Uhr

Admission: 18.30 Uhr

Admittance: 6:30 PM

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Created from the alternative rock and post-hardcore wave of the early 90s in Washington, D.C., Sorry About Your Daughter earned their reputation through tireless touring, poignant songwriting, and their roots in the independent scene.

Their debut album “Aquarium Center” (1994) was initially released independently before being reissued in Germany by Edel/Marlboro Music. The follow-up “Face” (1996) brought international attention on MTV Europe and MuchMusic. Both albums feature fan favorites like “You Gave Up” and “Scapegoat.”

SAYD made a name for themselves through college appearances, club tours in Europe, and underground gigs in North America. Their high-energy shows established them in the mid-90s as a defining band of the scene. After disbanding in 1997, they returned in 2019 for a sold-out concert at The Soundry in Columbia, Maryland.

With renewed energy, they are currently writing new material and will tour in the summer of 2026.

Doors: 6:00 PM

Admission: 18.30 Uhr

On the first anniversary of the "Prince of Darkness," we bring the best Ozzy tribute band to our stage:
Blizzard of Ozz

One of Europe’s most authentic & genuine sounding Ozzy Osbourne Tribute band
Mojo Solmen - Vocals, Thorsten Praest - Rhythm and Solo Guitars, Martin Jaeger - Bass, Steve Waldron - Drums, Jerry Üfer Keyboards.
A unique mix of professional musicians from Germany & the UK Birmingham, who have treaded the boards and learnt their craft all over Europe for well over 30 years.
Blizzard of Ozz Europe’s No 1 Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Band.
Playing all the popular hits from The Prince of Darkness. I Don’t Know, Mr Crowley, Bark At The Moon, War Pigs, Paranoid, Mama I’m Coming Home, Road To Nowhere, Dreamer, Perry Mason, No More Tears, Crazy Train, Suicide Solution, Ultimate Sin, Diary of A Madman………..
All of Ozzy’s hits are played and presented with true authenticity and in a style that would make you believe that you are hearing the real deal.
For true Ozzy and Black Sabbath fans all around the world - The Ultimate Songs from one of Heavy Metals Legends
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne
Ozz maniacs, we hope that you all enjoy listening to our interpretations of the legendary music from Ozzy the Grandmaster of Heavy Rock & Metal
Mr Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath
God bless you all and let the madness begin …
Blizzard of Ozz

Much more than just a tribute band

Doors open at 6:00 PM

D-Purple presents the live and studio classics of the legendary rock band Deep Purple. With enthusiasm and their own freshness, the band interprets songs from the heyday of hard rock and also frequently plays hits from the band's more recent history. D-Purple ensures recognition with powerful sounds, incorporating typical elements of classical music and blues. The musicians skillfully perform well-known and striking songs with catchy riffs like Black Night, Smoke on the Water, Burn, and Highway Star, as well as lesser-known songs like Never Before or Sometimes, I Feel Like Screaming. D-Purple comes very close to the original and invites you on a musical journey through the best of Deep Purple songs, reminding listeners of the glorious era of hard rock!

Doors open: 6:00 PM

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DURCH TRAUM UND ZEIT
Neo-classical and romantic music for guitar

Stefan Grasse developed his current program in the context of the events of our time. Crises and upheavals awaken the longing for security and an ideal world. Therefore, music can provide emotional protection and inner balance that is all the more important and effective. This pause and reflection has always been an inspiration for romantic art and music. Evening moods and moonlight are motifs on the threshold of reality and dream. A twilight, intangible state in which our selves find peace.

Stefan Grasse plays romantic music that transports and enchants us. Original neo-classical compositions and selected works by Tárrega, Beethoven, Chopin, and Satie resound.

The internationally recognized and multiple award-winning guitarist promises a concert experience reminiscent of a quiet summer evening at the seashore. Floating tones that play like pastel light of the setting sun with the transparent blue of the sky. A serenade of twilight, through dream and time.

Admission from 7:00 PM

Europe's biggest homage to the 90s is back on tour! Their sold-out debut at Melkweg Amsterdam left us wanting more. Mega-hits like "All The Small Things" and "What's My Age Again" will be blasted at you in this stunning live show full of nostalgia, bad jokes, and hardcore classics. Put on your Vans or Chucks, pull your cargo shorts out of the closet, find the most colorful shirt, and experience the glorious years of MTV and VIVA with BLINK-182 TRIBUTE, uncontrollable hormones, and unforgettable sing-alongs.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

For the first time touring on the European mainland, Ballyhoo! will perform a small show at the Walzenlagerkino on the grounds of Zentrum Atenberg in Oberhausen.


Doors Open: 7:00 PM

Moore and More - a tribute to Gary Moore is Germany's most successful and sought-after Gary Moore cover band.
Moore and More authentically reproduce both Gary Moore's diverse compositions and his virtuosic guitar work on stage.
This has earned them high recognition among rock and blues fans.
Numerous concerts find an enthusiastic audience in trendy clubs, concert halls, and open-air events.
Their extensive repertoire naturally includes all the world hits like Still Got The Blues, Walking By Myself, Parisienne Walkways, Friday On My Mind, Over The Hills And Far Away, as well as countless others from his 35-year career - but also lesser-known titles from his time with Colosseum II, Thin Lizzy, the Greg Lake Band, and BBM (Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker & Gary Moore), which excite aficionados and fans.
Since 2015, the band has performed live with several of Gary Moore's original guitars and since 2016 with the original keyboards and sounds from Neil Carter from the last Gary Moore Band tour in 2010, bringing them even closer to the original. The musicians of Moore and More are:
Bernd Koegler (guitar, vocals) - the exceptional guitarist who brings Gary Moore back to life with closed eyes! At the same time, he is the technical showcase of the band: No one celebrates rock and blues like he does - now on Gary's own guitars!
Frank Altpeter (vocals, keyboards) - the powerful voice of the band, rocking strongly or sensitive and balladic. At the same time, he provides the varied arrangements in Gary Moore's multifaceted rock and blues numbers with the 2010 original sounds from Neil Carter using synthesizers or the classic Rhodes and Hammond sounds.
Oliver Wolke (drums) - has played in various bands in the Cologne area. Whether it is soulful blues or fat rock: he lays down the powerful foundation of the rhythm section in a versatile manner.
Henry Regh (bass) - also experienced in numerous formations, loves and lives the groove, which he delivers together with Oliver Wolke in an unmatched manner as the driving foundation for the guitar work.

Doors open: 6:00 PM

Mo-Torres
Open-Air 2026

This summer it's all about "Good vibes only!" Mo-Torres, pop musician from Cologne, will take to the open-air stage of the Burgtheater in Dinslaken. He presents catchy hooks and lyrics drawn from real life – sometimes humorous, sometimes thoughtful, and sometimes straightforward without much thought, but always with a positive tone. Mo-Torres remains authentic, honest, and relatable – values that define him both as an artist and as a person. It will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026!

With a musical background rooted in rap, Mo-Torres has increasingly found his home in the pop genre. His sound is characterized by an unmistakable voice that sets him apart from other pop acts. His ability to entertain while conveying profound messages makes Mo-Torres a unique artist.
Together with Cat Ballou and Lukas Podolski, Mo-Torres wrote "Liebe deine Stadt" in 2016, an anthem for Cologne that even reached number 1 on the German iTunes charts. Nationwide successful songs like "Green Flags," "Tarzan & Jane," "Übertrieben schön," and "Was wäre wenn" clearly show that his development is steadily moving in the right direction.

More than 32 million streams and around 500,000 monthly listeners over the past twelve months on Spotify, along with live performances that reached more than a million people in the past three years, demonstrate that positive energy and authenticity are the keys to his lasting success. Mo-Torres is more than just a musician; he is an artist who lives his values and takes his fans on a journey that is both entertaining and inspiring. His concerts vary between intimate acoustic performances in smaller formations and large concerts with a band.

Can two people with acoustic guitars actually be called a rock band?
That this is possible is proven by EZIO. In times when songs are dominated by loops, samples, and electronic drum kits, EZIO focuses on the essentials and is incredibly powerful and innovative. Even after 15 albums, EZIO has never stopped evolving musically. "We love it," say thousands of fans in Germany & England, honoring the fountain of youth EZIO with sold-out concert halls on numerous successful tours.
Reasons for this rapid success, alongside EZIO’s successful albums, are the incredible live performances. These simply demonstrate that a rock band doesn’t need a drummer to captivate the audience. Thus, the live concept of EZIO has nothing to do with introverted singer/songwriter shows, but rather with two rock'n'roll guitarists who really give it their all on their acoustic guitars. This powerful and exciting show is complemented by dreamy ballads, stories of desire or unfulfilled love, and becomes a truly special, thrilling experience through Ezio Lunedei’s voice and Booga’s virtuoso guitar skills.

Doors open: 4:00 PM