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To get there in a very friendly manner, we met with the also very friendly Nolti, mastermind of the “New Rose Punkrock Radio” on the Open Channel Berlin, at his little house. Then we headed east in the “New Rose Punkrockmobile.” We arrived at the outskirts of the city at 10:00 PM, where some characters had also found their way to WB13. As always, it was pleasantly warm in the small club. We first ordered a round of beers and checked out WILDE ZEITEN from Mainz in the concert room. The two bands had booked a mini-tour over Easter. The guys rocked quite well, but they were a bit too much like Die Toten Hosen for my taste. Especially the vocals reminded me a lot of Campino. Mind you, it sounded like Die Toten Hosen when they were still playing punk rock. So in the good old days of “Opelgang” and “Damenwahl.” The audience present enjoyed it, and the sound was also very decent. I can't say that WILDE ZEITEN were bad, but they weren't my cup of tea that evening. So I preferred to chat outside the WB13 in the pleasant night air with old acquaintances.
When the Mainz band finished, it was time to go back into the vinyl sauna. By then, it was really nice and humid-hot in the concert room. Nevertheless, the atmosphere was lively and really good. THE BOTTROPS were also in a good mood and managed to impress from the very first second. The sound was booming, and the vocals drilled into the ear canals. The pogo didn't take long to start. It got hotter by the second, and more and more clothes were shed. The atmosphere kept getting better. The songs were sung along, people danced, and everyone had fun. THE BOTTROPS even presented new songs that connected very well with the style of their existing songs. They might even hit a bit harder. The band definitely has groove and power. In “Von A – Z,” a very sympathetic punk girl took over the female part of the vocals, passionately embracing her role and not only convincing the band. Just before the end of the set, it was visibly clear that the band was exhausted. Their shirts and pants were soaked with sweat, and the oxygen level was nearing zero. Only through loud “Encore” calls could the band be persuaded to play a few more songs.
Of course, one or two songs from the Terrorgruppe were also performed. However, the band is now completely independent, and the songs of the Terrorgruppe come across more as a representation of their musical heritage rather than THE BOTTROPS trying to ingratiate themselves with the audience.
Totally soaked with sweat but happy to have received the full dose, we went after the performance to the punk rock mobile for a breather and then headed home.
It was a great concert. WB13 is still as friendly as it used to be. The club is absolutely worth supporting, both politically and culturally. Let's get involved so that a light continues to shine at the end of the record. If you play in a band, get in touch with WB13. Maybe you can also play in the sauna there soon.