Ciconia & Destillat, präsentiert von 4NDREAS + Noise Raid

Admission: 20:00 | Start: 20:30
Free admission. Donations requested.

This event is presented by 4NDREAS and Noise Raid and is also the unofficial pre-event of the festival Prog Metal Mania, which takes place on May 2nd and 3rd, 2025 at Backstage.

CICONIA
Style: Instrumental Metal / Progmetal | Home: Spain
CICONIA, "The Counts of InstruMETAL", is an instrumental metal band from Spain that was founded in 2013. Their style combines elements of progressive rock, modern metal and a touch of djent, with influences from genres such as stoner rock and doom metal. Although they do not use lyrics, their compositions are complex, with rhythm changes, haunting atmospheres and elaborate melodies that tell stories through the music.
The band is known for their ability to create epic and emotional soundscapes. The guitars play a central role, alternating between melodic passages and powerful riffs, supported by a solid foundation of bass and drums. Their music is characterized by a strong instrumental character, with long developments and a musical structure that often evokes feelings of travel, both emotionally and geographically.
They have released several studio albums and have performed on stages all over Europe. They are often compared to bands such as Russian Circles, Polyphia, Animals As Leaders, although they have their own distinctive sound.

Links:
https://ciconia.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.facebook.com/ciconia666
https://www.instagram.com/ciconiaband/

Distillate
Style: Deathmetal / Blackmetal | Home: Leipzig
"A relentless assault on the senses - a must for every
metalhead." (Headbanger Reviews)
Founded in Leipzig in 2014, Destillat is a five-piece death metal band that digs deep into the complexities of society with its powerful music. Following the release of two EPs - "Empire" in 2018 and "Throat Of Winter" in
2019 - Destillat dedicated themselves to working on their debut album. In December 2021, they unveiled "Under Black Horizons", a seven-track journey that challenges the listener to reflect on historical lessons and the current state of the world. The album was accompanied by extensive touring and shows in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Slovakia. The music of Destillat is a cathartic exploration that challenges the listener to question societal directions and emphasizes the importance of fighting for what makes life on this planet worth living.

Links:
https://destillat.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/destillat666
https://www.instagram.com/destillat_metal/