Kulturfabrik Wetzikon

StOp sToP has cancelled all Gigs in 2025 because the band could not find a new guitar-player so far.

Star Crystal, formed in Ukraine in 2012 by Susanna Radimovskaya, the talented vocalist of the band, delivers a high-energy, larger-than-life sound inspired by the legends of 80's glam metal. With a theatrical stage presence and electrifying guitar solos, Star Crystal has quickly become one of the hottest acts in the modern glam metal scene.
Hailing from the birthplace of 80's glam metal, Star Crystal is dedicated to bringing the spirit of the genre to a new generation of fans. Under the leadership of Susanna Radimovskaya, the band's powerful vocals, driving beats, and fist-pumping anthems have won over audiences at venues across the country, earning them the respect of fans and fellow musicians alike.
The band's discography includes two albums, "Follow Me" and "Revival of Glam", as well as two hit singles "Come On Baby" and "Wild Wind" and 7 music videos. Star Crystal has also embarked on successful tours throughout Europe, including performances in France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Austria, Slovenia(Metal Days fest), Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Croatia, and Italy.
 

EVA - Echo vom Aathal - After the dissolution of the Swiss heavy/thrash veterans DRIFTER in 2011, three of the remaining members founded the band Echo vom Aathal and still play together in the same line-up today:
Gabor Szabo: vocals, bass - Peter Wolff: guitar, alphorn - Roland Ribi: drums.
In the well-established Swiss tradition of violent metal, the band plays bone-dry, tried-and-tested alt-metal.
The band name is deliberately folksy, as Peter Wolff not only plays his six-string under the new flag, but also blows the alphorn, which is played traditionally but blown through overdriven guitar amplifiers.
Together with the German lyrics, this gives the actually straightforward metal a pretty wacky overall look.

 

FIVE WAYS TO NOWHERE - HI FUELED ROCK N ROLL

Powerful loud guitars, aggressive and groovy riffs, a rough voice and melodies that grab the listener. A mix of hard rock and metal creates an explosive and melodic sound, similar to Halestorm, Guano Apes, Papa Roach and others. The band has been touring Europe since 2015 and has shared the stage with greats like Manowar, David Ellefson (Megadeth), Thundermother or Hammerfall, played at Hellfest in France, Masters of Rock or Riverside Aarburg.

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CRASHTIME - OLD SCHOOL HEAVY METAL

The first album “Valley of the Kings” was released this year. Fully committed to the old school tradition, they will remain true to their genre in the future. The wheel of metal will not be reinvented, but the flag of 80/90s heavy metal will be held high.

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When BURNING WITCHES take to the stage, the ladies shake the world with the unbridled power of their heavy metal sound! On their sixth studio album Inquisition, which will be released on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records, the Swiss quintet returns with a thunderous brew and shows its darkest side yet. Thematically, the album deals with the medieval persecution of women, religious oppression and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. With 12 new tracks, the album ignites a blazing fire of thunderous riffs, powerful drums and bloodcurdling vocals - but this time with a force of sound that is darker, more epic and more uncompromising than ever before!
Like its predecessor album The Dark Tower (2023), Inquisition boasts a strong production by Damir Eskic (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver (Little Creek Studio, Pro-Pain, Destruction), which brings out the sound of their new era and emphasizes the anthemic songwriting of founding guitarist Romana Kalkuhl.
With Inquisition, BURNING WITCHES present their most intense album to date - a dark and powerful manifesto between light and shadow. With epic melodies, menacing riffs and your matchless energy, the Swiss witches once again capture the essence of classic heavy metal, which they combine with modern heaviness and prove that this band is stronger than ever!

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Hammer King from Germany around Titan Fox V (ex- ROSS THE BOSS), Dolph Aidan Macallan (ex- SALTATIO MORTIS) and “Kleveland's most timeless guitarist” Gino Wilde will be completed by Günt von Schratenau (THE NEW BLACK). HAMMER KING spread the messages and legends of their royal namesake with their traditional heavy metal.

Gomorra are here to shake up the heavy metal scene with their power. Fast, groovy riffs, dynamics and lots of energy await you with these 5 guys from the Brugg region.