Having released a sensational comeback album with Industrial Complex, British EBM powerhouse NITZER EBB could secure the support slot for Depeche Mode. Since the multi-million-sellers don’t need to rock the stage every single night, NITZER EBB were up to fill the days in between with headlining single shows.
Two days prior my very first Depeche Mode show in the sold out LTU Arena Düsseldorf (50.000 peeps) I got NITZER EBB in a comfortably surrounding at Matrix, Bochum. And this show was about to become legendary… almost ;)

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First up was formerly Canadian, now German electro act :: PSYCHE :: It has been a long time since I saw them playing live. I think it was 2005 last time… Since then PSYCHE have been busy releasing a couple of albums, wherefrom at least the one or the other song caught me and got stuck. In the beginning I was a bit afraid if PSYCHE would be able to please and heat up the crowd. And yes, they could! ;) Darrin Huss mostly focused on the faster and smashing hits, so that already at Gods And Monsters most people were dancing. Sound was incredibly good for the Matrix and Darrin Huss’ voice in good shape, what made the PSYCHE highlight Goodbye Horses to a gooseflesh-causing fantastic moment. Really great!
While Darrin was dancing and singing and having a good time on stage his live musicians looked like having bitten the bullet. Dunno what bugged them.
Setlist: The Beyond, Gods And Monsters, 15 Minutes, Eternal, Sanctuary, Disorder, Goodbye Horses, Unveiling The Secret, The Hiding Place

Before :: NITZER EBB :: started to go wild first scraps for the best places came up. The club was well-filled now, the first rows packed and I got my place back when the guys kicked off with Promises. When arriving at Matrix, Douglas, Bon and Jason still looked a bit tired, Bon even got a cold, but on stage however there was nothing to see. They only left scorched earth to say so ;) The tube actually turned into a cauldron in a twinkling of an eye. Behind us at least two rows of men with naked torso and drenched in sweat freaking out, while we got them entirely, their fists or elbows into the back. Never mind, I’m no sugar babe ;) And the mood was just phenomenal! The setlist was a best-of with half of the songs from Industrial Complex embedded. A breath-taking show, an incredible band, the air testosterone-charged and the crowd freaking out! Yes! This show was just great! Awesome! Douglas McCarthy this time was dressed in suit and tie, what didn’t keep him from running and jumping over the stage. He just did not strip. Ok, this was my best NITZER EBB so far! :)
Setlist: Promises, Let Your Body Learn, Shame, Hearts & Minds, Once You Say, Lightning Man, For Fun, Hit You Back, Blood Money, Payroll, Godhead, I Am Undone, Warsaw Ghetto, Down On Your Knees, Murderous, Control I'm Here, Join In The Chant // Getting Closer, Fun To Be Had // I Give To You

story & pics © Dajana