Planet of Zeus & Godzilla in the Kitchen

Greek heavy rock pioneers, Planet of Zeus, are set to ignite the music scene once again with their explosive new album, Afterlife, dropping on October 11th, 2024. With over two decades of touring and five full-length albums plus a live album release under their belt, the band returns more powerful than ever, delivering what is already being praised as their most ambitious and dynamic release to date.

In Afterlife, Planet of Zeus push beyond the boundaries of their blues-rock origins, diving headfirst into bold sonic venture. Their signature heavy grooves are still present, but now infused with a more mature, contemporary rock edge. Frontman Babis  steps into the spotlight like never before, blending his trademark roaring vocals with unexpectedly raw, unfiltered performances, alongside emotionally charged moments that stand out, injecting fresh life into the band’s evolving sound. His fearless vocal range pushes the band into new emotional depths, delivering a performance that feels both liberating and electrifying.

This album sees Planet of Zeus skillfully navigate uncharted sonic territories, flirting with the modern rock sounds championed by legends like Queens of the Stone Age and Foo Fighters, while tapping into the 90s alternative rock era. Yet, they maintain the unmistakable heavy metal edge that has defined them. The songwriting is sharper, bolder, and more refined, as the band stretches confidently toward new horizons, balancing melodic exploration with their trademark raw power. Once again, their production choices stand out—bold, fierce, and unrelenting.

Afterlife feels like a triumphant revisit to the magic of their landmark album Loyal to the Pack, but with a newfound focus, unshackled from the groove rock past. With their sights set on stadium-sized stages, Planet of Zeus are ready to embark on their next chapter with renewed energy, confidence, and the undeniable swagger of true veterans at the top of their game.

Planet of Zeus are:
Babis Papanikolaou – Vocals, Guitar
Stelios Provis – Guitar, Vocals
Giannis Vrazos – Bass
Serafeim Giannakopoulos – Drums

Support: Godzilla in the Kitchen

Welche Elemente braucht die perfekte instrumentale Rockmusik? Zu erstmal eine Menge Druck, saftige Riffs und eine Verspieltheit, die Geschichten zu erzählen vermag. Diese drei Jungs hier bringen all das in ihren Songs auf die Bühne.
Godzilla In The Kitchen ist eine dreiköpfige Instrumental-Psychedelic-Prog Rockband aus Leipzig. Im Jahr 2011 steckten sie erstmals ihre Köpfe zusammen und kombinierten all ihre musikalischen Einflüsse zu einer einzigartigen Mischung aus einprägsamen Melodien und rhythmischer Komplexität. 2015 folgte die Veröffentlichung ihres Debütalbums. Nachdem sie mit ihrem Album internationale Aufmerksamkeit erhielten, wurde ihr Debüt 2021 als Doppel-Vinyl neu aufgelegt. Am 28. Oktober 2022 kam ihr zweites Album EXODUS über Argonauta Records heraus. Im Rahmen zweier ausgiebiger Touren wurde das Album einem größeren Publikum präsentiert. Die Band trat unter zum 3. mal auf dem Wacken Open Air auf.