Thirty-six years. Thousands of sweaty stages, three generations in front of the speakers – and then a sentence that sounds like a vow, a defiance, and a promise all at once: "We're just getting started!"
Betontod, Germany's longest-serving street punk anthem factory, present with their new album what they themselves call the most emotional record of their career. And rarely has a band filled these words with so much life.
For those who love the band for their stadium-ready sing-along choruses and their uncompromising attitude, this album delivers the full blast of punk rock. But this time, there’s something deeper at play. The past years have left their mark – as musicians, but especially as human beings. Amidst powerful guitars and anthemic choruses, moments of remarkable openness emerge. These are songs about loss and hope, about friendships that last a lifetime, about farewells that can never be fully understood, and about the strength to keep moving forward. Betontod do not speak from a pedestal. They tell stories from a life they have lived themselves.
The third single "Eine letzte Runde" from the album "Wir fangen jetzt erst an" addresses a sensitive topic. What to do when the last round is called. Everyone knows those moments when we just want to keep celebrating, to let that precious time with good friends last forever. A concert, a pub visit, or just a beautiful day at the beach with loved ones, all of that should never end, because those are the moments we remember, the ones that carry us through dark times. So let’s embrace each other again and enjoy "Eine letzte Runde"! Link to the video: \
https://youtu.be/TjHyad70AnA
The fourth song, "Für Dich", is a love song for the person who stays, who knows our flaws and still stands by our side. Pure chaos, just living for the day and being at peace with oneself, and then comes the moment that changes everything. You meet that one person who has the ability to turn everything upside down, to reset the clocks to zero. No chance to escape this, even if you remain that lovable chaotic person, finding that one person who accepts you as you are. That is probably the greatest happiness one can encounter. Suddenly, you are ready to give everything for that person, to plan a future together for a shared life, FOR YOU! The video for "Für Dich" can be seen here:
https://youtu.be/Xx1Yqtxt4h4
The true strength of the album lies in its honesty. Rarely has the band sounded so approachable. Rarely have the lyrics been so personal. And rarely have the songs been backed by feelings that cannot just be written down but must be lived through.
The album title is more than just a pose. "We're just getting started!" is therefore much more than a fighting slogan. It is the answer to everything that has happened in the past years. The decision not to let setbacks define you. Not to stand still. Not to give up. While other bands look back on their history after decades, Betontod looks forward. With a record that connects pain and hope, anger and warmth, farewell and departure.
"We're just getting started!" does not sound like the work of a band taking stock. It sounds like the work of a band that has learned how precious time is – and therefore makes the most of every single moment.
BETONTOD - WE'RE JUST GETTING STARTED! TOUR 2026
Special Guests: Rogers & Janiz (selected dates)
02.10. Venlo (NL) · Grenswerk
03.10. Osnabrück · Rosenhof
09.10. Wiesbaden · Schlachthof
10.10. Munich · Tonhalle
16.10. Leipzig · Haus Auensee
17.10. Berlin · Columbiahalle
23.10. Cologne · Palladium
24.10. Hamburg · Georg Elser Halle
30.10. Stuttgart · Wagenhallen
31.10. Zurich (CH) · Komplex 457
