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GOTTHARD & MARC STORACE Unite For  “Liverpool” New Duet Version – Out Now From Upcoming Mini-Album: More Stereo Crush

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on November 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Switzerland’s rock heavyweights GOTTHARD and Marc Storace (KROKUS) have joined forces for a brand-new version of ‘Liverpool’, one of the highlights and fan-favorite from GOTTHARD’s No. 1 album Stereo Crush.

The newly reimagined duet sung by two of Switzerland’s most remarkable rock voices, Nic Maeder and Marc Storace, is out now on all digital platforms. The song will also be featured on GOTTHARD’s upcoming mini-album More Stereo Crush, set for release on March 13, 2026, via RPM.

The song gains an extra dimension through the interplay of two of Switzerland’s finest rock singers. Chris von Rohr, founder of KROKUS and longtime producer and co-songwriter of GOTTHARD, once again joins guitarist Leo Leoni and the band to give this anthem the extra boost.

Nic Maeder (left), Marc Storace (right), Photo: Luc Braissant

This new recording highlights the enduring friendship and mutual respect that have formed the foundation of Swiss rock history for over four decades.

Stream “Liverpool” [feat. Marc Storace]: https://gotthard.rpm.link/liverpoolPR

Watch the new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVUea-2J_cY

“It’s always been an honour for me to sing live onstage with Marc, and to get to work on and record a duet together was really fantastic. Reworking this song with Chris and Leo was really interesting. It’s gonna be super fun performing this new version of ‚Liverpool’ together.” – Nic Maeder  

“Like always, Nick and I had a great time singing together live in the studio. Chris and Leo guided us with their experienced ears and soon this version of the Liverpool-Song came alive. now i can’t wait  to perform it at our Rockmonsters-concerts.” – Marc Storace 

“What connects us are 11 years of intense, successful work together that brought many great Songpearls to life. And here comes the next one. The BEATLES from Liverpool helped me tremendously in my early days to find my way. When I start with a new song, I always look for a title that doesn’t exist already, the rest comes almost naturally.” – Chris von Rohr 

The new single paves the way for the upcoming 8-track mini-album More Stereo Crush. Like Stereo Crush, it was produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and Leo Leoni, mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren and features artwork by Manuel Schütz and Thomas Ewerhard.

Pre-order and pre-save More Stereo Crush now : https://gotthard.rpm.link/mscPR

More Stereo Crush – Track-list:

  1. Right Now
  2. Ride The Wave
  3. Liverpool [feat. Marc Storace]
  4. Smiling In The Pouring Rain
  5. Snafu
  6. Don’t Miss The Call
  7. Mayday
  8. Burning Bridges [Radio Edit]
Photo: Manuel Schütz

L-R:
Flavio Mezzodi (drums), Marc Lynn (bass), Nic Maeder (vocals),
Leo Leoni (guitars), Freddy Scherer (guitar)

Fans can experience this powerhouse line-up live at the Rock Monsters of Switzerland shows in Bern (December 19, 2025) and Zurich (December 20, 2025) where GOTTHARD and KROKUS will share the stage.

See also More Stereo Crush:
“Ride The Wave” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/OwzsiFhxeKw

GOTTHARD live:

05. – 07.06.2026 CZ Pilsen – Metalfest Open Air
03. – 06.07.2026 SE Knislinge – Time To Rock Festival
16.07.2026 DE Schopfheim – Sommersound
17.07.2026 AT Thüringerberg – s’brennt scho widr *NEU*
18.07.2026 AT Innsbruck – Music Hall *NEU*

Infos & Tickets: 

https://www.gotthard.com/konzerte/

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Source: C Squared Music

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GOTTHARD – Announce More Stereo Crush Mini Album & Release Lyric Video For Stomping New Single “Ride The Wave”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , on September 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

GOTTHARD literally keep riding the wave of success – and their new single confirms the band’s enduring high impressively! Just days after their latest TV appearance – this time at Germany’s popular Sunday noon program, ZDF’s ‘Rock im Garten’ – the Swiss hard rock icons have released a brand new single called “Ride The Wave“.

The track continues the way the group have taken with their 2025 milestone Stereo Crush (March 21 via Reigning Phoenix Music), and will surely sweeten the last weeks of the summer – and also above and beyond, of course!

Loosely yet boldly kick-started by massive guitar riffing and drums, the single brings an instant feel-good vision to the listeners minds: the sun is burning while you’re cruising through the desert or along the coast in your vintage cabriolet. With “Ride The Wave,” GOTTHARD invite you to have the time of your life leaving all negativity behind and build on the life-celebrating momentum they’ve created on Stereo Crush. Turn it up!

“Ride The Wave went through a couple of versions and recording sessions before we finally found the right vibe for the album. It has this raw, old-school rock energy with gritty guitar riffs and a powerhouse vocal performance of Nic Maeder,” adds guitarist Freddy Scherer.

Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/OwzsiFhxeKw

Listen to ‘Ride The Wave’: https://gotthard.rpm.link/ridethewavePR

Set to make additional impact, the new song will also be part of GOTTHARD’s upcoming mini album, aptly titled More Stereo Crush. Further details as well as pre-order options will be announced later this year with even more new music paving its way. Stay tuned!

Photo credit: Manuel Schütz

L-R:
Flavio Mezzodi (drums), Marc Lynn (bass), Nic Maeder (vocals),
Leo Leoni (guitars), Freddy Scherer (guitars)

With their latest offering Stereo Crush, GOTTHARD reached the top of the official album chart for the 17th time (and for the 13th time in a row!) in their home country Switzerland. The band’s Austrian (#7) and German (#11) fan bases also gave them plenty of reason to celebrate in recent days.

Get & stream Stereo Crush here: https://gotthard.rpm.link/stereocrushPR

Stereo Crush was produced, recorded and mixed by long-time producer Charlie Bauerfeind, who’s known for his work with the likes of HELLOWEEN and BLIND GUARDIAN, alongside co-producer and founding member Leo Leoni at Yellowhouse Studio. Mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren (TrueBusyness), artwork was once again provided by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA etc.).

More from Stereo Crush:
“Boom Boom” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vKHkfiegtg
“Thunder & Lightning” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1swDgrXvxo
“Rusty Rose” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_98qwErwJKA
“Burning Bridges” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOIGDZjZjBA

GOTTHARD live:

19.12.2025 CH Bern – Festhalle (w/ KROKUS)
20.12.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall (w/ KROKUS)
2026 live:
05. – 07.06.2026 CZ Pilsen – Metalfest Open Air *NEW*
03. – 06.07.2026 SE Knislinge – Time To Rock Festival *NEW*
16.07.2026 DE Schopfheim – Sommersound *NEW*

Info & Tickets: https://www.gotthard.com/en/concerts_en/

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Source: C Squared Music

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GOTTHARD – Unleash New Single & Video “Thunder & Lightning” | Stereo Crush Now Available For Pre-Order

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on January 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Swiss hard rock legends GOTTHARD have kicked off the new year with the release of their second single, “Thunder & Lightning,” from their upcoming 12-track studio album Stereo Crush. As the world remains blanketed in snow, this new track spreads spring fever with its uplifting leads and emotionally charged storyline about love, quickly capturing the hearts of fans and heightening anticipation for the band’s eagerly awaited new album.

Secure your copy [digipak-CD, jewelcase-CD, red marbled vinyl, digital] or pre-save Stereo Crush now, here: https://gotthard.rpm.link/stereocrushPR

Today, alongside the worldwide launch of pre-orders, GOTTHARD are also excited to reveal the cover artwork for Stereo Crush, set to hit the shelves on March 21, 2025 via RPM. The artwork, designed by Thomas Ewerhard, who has previously collaborated with the band, perfectly encapsulates the album’s themes of honesty, rawness, and a broad spectrum of emotions.

Freddy [Scherer; guitars] came to my house with the musical idea for this song. We started there and came up with the structure and the vocal melodies together and recorded the demo there. I then spent quite some time figuring out lyrics. The sound of the chorus riff somehow sounded electric to me, and I was thinking of words like ‘lightning’ and thunder’ etc…and then I thought of the concept of how lightning never strikes twice but in this case it does, using this as a metaphor for love. Also in French, which I’m fluent in, you can say that ‘love at first sight’ is like getting hit by a bolt of lightning,” singer Nic Maeder sheds light on the track’s creation.

Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/Z1swDgrXvxo
Listen to “Thunder & Lightning”: https://gotthard.rpm.link/thunderPR

After releasing two singles, there’s no real doubt that GOTTHARD are more than ready for the future with Stereo Crush! Decorated with a powerful and contemporary production, the album delivers a series of big anthems but also a few surprises which help the Swiss icons to improve their DNA fresh and to spice up the essence of their trademark sound in an exciting way. It’s clear like Swiss glacier water: 2025 belongs to GOTTHARD!

Stereo Crush – Track Listing:

01. AI & I
02. Thunder & Lightning
03. Rusty Rose
04. Burning Bridges
05. Drive My Car
06. Boom Boom
07. Life
08. Liverpool
09. Shake Shake
10. Devil In The Moonlight
11. Dig A Little Deeper
12. These Are The Days

Photo credit: Manuel Schütz
L-R:
Freddy Scherer (guitars), Marc Lynn (bass), Nic Maeder (vocals),
Flavio Mezzodi (drums), Leo Leoni (guitars)

Produced and mixed by long-time partner Charlie Bauerfeind, who’s known for his work with the likes of HELLOWEEN and BLIND GUARDIAN, alongside founding member Leo Leoni at Yellowhouse Studio, and mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren (TrueBusyness), with artwork once again provided by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA etc.), Stereo Crush promises to set new standards which will additionally come to shine on the band’s forthcoming touring cycle: GOTTHARD will be touring in May, accompanied by special guests Y&T, rounded off by select festival and headline dates during the course of the year. The band’s current live schedule and ticket info can be found below!

More from Stereo Crush:
“Boom Boom” OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vKHkfiegtg

Info & Tickets: https://www.gotthard.com/tourdates/

GOTTHARD live:

Stereo Crush Tour 2025

21.05.2025 DE Saarbücken – Garage (w/ ECLIPSE) NEW

Special Guests: Y&T
Presented by Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, musix,
Rock Antenne, powermetal.de & Bottom Row
23.05.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress
24.05.2025 DE Geiselwind – Music Hall
25.05.2025 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
27.05.2025 DE Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
29.05.2025 DE Munich – Circus Krone
30.05.2025 DE Filderstadt – FILharmonie
31.05.2025 AT Telfs – Rathaussaal

14.06.2025 ES Zamora – Z! Live Rock
27.06.2025 CH Basel – Summerstage (w/ KROKUS)
28.06.2025 DE Ehingen – Martkplatz (w/ KROKUS) NEW
20.07.2025 CH Locarno – Moon&Stars (“Steve Lee – The Show”) NEW
22.07.2025 DE Regensburg – Piazza im Gewerbepark
06.08.2025 CH Zofingen – Heitere (w/ Orchestra) NEW
10.08.2025 DE Tettnang – Schlossgarten (w/ KROKUS) NEW
19.12.2025 CH Bern – Festhalle (w/ KROKUS)
20.12.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall (w/ KROKUS)

Source: C Squared Music

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GOTTHARD – Unveil New Song “Boom Boom” Announce New Album ‘Stereo Crush’ Out On March 21, 2025 via RPM | Additional Tour Dates Announced

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags , , , , on November 29, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

Nearly five years after the release of #13, Swiss rockers GOTTHARD are making a powerful comeback with their highly anticipated new album, Stereo Crush, set to release on March 21, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

To mark the announcement, the band has unveiled their latest single, “Boom Boom“. This high-energy anthem not only celebrates the album announcement but also offers a dynamic preview of the signature sound fans can expect from Stereo Crush.

Guitar duo Leo Leoni and Freddy Scherer ignite the track with heavy riffs that haven’t been heard in the GOTTHARD realm for quite some time. The remarkable rhythm section, powered by bassist Marc Lynn and drummer Flavio Mezzodi, propels the Swiss express forward with relentless energy, while frontman Nic Maeder masterfully commands the journey through hard rock territory with his powerful and charismatic vocals. Building up to an irresistibly catchy chorus, it’s clear to all that this is a new GOTTHARD classic in the making.

Watch the “Boom Boom” lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vKHkfiegtg
Stream the track: https://gotthard.rpm.link/boomboomPR

Leo Leoni explains the personal meaning of the song: “I wrote it when I found out that we were expecting a child. The birth of my son Gabriel was a moment that completely changed my life. When I hold him in my arms, look into his eyes or see his smile, I feel an indescribable love and deep gratitude. This song is my way of expressing all these feelings for him.”

Produced and mixed by long-time partner Charlie Bauerfeind, who’s known for his work with the likes of HELLOWEEN and BLIND GUARDIAN, alongside founding member Leo Leoni at Yellowhouse Studio, and mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren (TrueBusyness), Stereo Crush promises to set new standards which will additionally come to shine on the band’s forthcoming touring cycle.

GOTTHARD will open it with a tour in May, accompanied by special guests Y&T, before the quintet head to select festivals as well as the stages of their home country at the end of 2025. The band’s current live schedule and ticket info can be found below!

Photo credit: Manuel Schütz

L-R:
Freddy Scherer (guitars), Marc Lynn (bass) Nic Maeder (vocals),
Flavio Mezzodi (drums), Leo Leoni (guitars)

Fans should also mark January 17 of next year in their calendars as Stereo Crush pre-orders will officially be launched on that date. One thing’s for sure: Even in 2025, there won’t be a way around GOTTHARD for the worldwide hard rock community! 

Powered by Bottom Row: https://www.bottomrow.com/

Tickets are on sale here: https://bit.ly/GOTTHARDTIX

GOTTHARD live:

“Stereo Crush” Tour 2025
Special Guests: Y&T
Presented by Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, musix, Rock Antenne & powermetal.de

23.05.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress
24.05.2025 DE Geiselwind – Music Hall
25.05.2025 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
27.05.2025 DE Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36
29.05.2025 DE Munich – Circus Krone
30.05.2025 DE Filderstadt – FILharmonie
31.05.2025 AT Telfs – Rathaussaal

More upcoming GOTTHARD live dates:

27.06.2025 CH Basel – Summerstage *NEW*
22.07.2025 DE Regensburg – Piazza im Gewerbepark *NEW*
12. – 14.06.2025 ES Zamora – Z! Live Rock
19.12.2025 CH Bern – Neue Festhalle *NEW*
20.12.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall *NEW*

More on RPM:
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Source: C Squared Music

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Gotthard – 2025 Stereo Crush Tour With Special Guest Y&T | Dates, Cities & Venues

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news with tags , , , , , , , , on November 4, 2024 by Metal Odyssey

From Y&T bandsintown:

“Y&T was the soundtrack of our youth,” says Gotthard guitarist Leo Leoni proudly, “and now sharing the stage with them is a dream come true!”

Dave Meniketti added, “If rock ‘n’ roll stays real, it never gets old. Gotthard lives that – which is why this tour package fits perfectly together!”

Don’t miss Y&T and Gotthard bringing their music to stages across Europe. A must-see for every true rock fan!

  • 23.05.25 Bochum – Ruhrcongress
  • 24.05.25 Geiselwind – Music Hall
  • 25.05.25 Frankfurt – Batschkapp
  • 27.05.25 Hamburg – Große Freiheit
  • 29.05.25 München – Circus Krone
  • 30.05.25 Stuttgart – FILharmonie
  • 31.05.25 A-Telfs – Rathaus Saal

See the full list of EU shows and get your tickets today.

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KROKUS, GOTTHARD And SHAKRA – Swiss Hard Rock Warriors Together In Concert March 2017

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, news, rock music, world news with tags , , , , , on November 22, 2016 by Metal Odyssey

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From Krokusonline:

We are happy to announce that for the first time ever we will share one stage together for two exclusive double-headliner shows in the German-speaking parts of Switzerland with “special guest” Shakra.

Fans of Swiss Rock can look forward to two super concerts that without a doubt will go down in history. In the words of KROKUS founder Chris Von Rohr: “This is a big moment for us all. A fireworks of songs, sounds and party – all three bands will rock fans into the Hard Rock Nirvana”. And GOTTHARD’s Leo Leoni adds: ” We are thrilled and look forward to this historic event – it will be a unique summit meeting with Swiss hard rock at it’s best!”

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LONG LIVE KROKUS, GOTTHARD & SHAKRA.

Stone.

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WITCH CROSS – Confirmed To Support GOTTHARD In Copenhagen And Performing At HEAVY METAL MANIACS FESTIVAL In Holland!

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , on September 3, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

WITCH CROSS

WITCH CROSS have been confirmed as support for GOTTHARD at Amager Bio in Copenhagen on October 23rd – WITCH CROSS will also be appearing at the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival in Holland, on October 27th

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This year The Swiss Hard Rock band Gotthard celebrate their 20 year anniversary, only with a great tragedy still fresh in their minds. In the autumn of 2010 the Group’s charismatic lead singer Steve Lee died in a motorcycle accident, leaving the four surviving members at a crossroads in their career. Gotthard decided however to continue and after having auditioned more than 400 singers the job went to Nic Maeder, who was announced as the new front man in November.

The 4th June saw the five Swiss release a new album,  entitled Firebirth.

According to bassist Marc Lynn it has been unreal how easy and painless Maeders incorporation into the band has been – “as if everyone in the band has known him always” – and said Firebirth was infused by a newfound spark and a furious energy.

In other words, something to look forward to when Nic Maeders is exposed to the Danes in Amager Bio.

Sharing the stage that night will be Witch Cross. The Danish Heavy Metal band performs for only the second time in 27 years on stage in Denmark.

Earlier this year, the band played their first show together since 1986. The concert, at  the German Metal festival Keep It True, was chosen as the site for the reunification of the band after nearly three decades of separation. In July they took to the stage at the Metal Magic Festival in Fredericia and now they can be experienced once again in Amager Bio on October 23rd.

* More WITCH CROSS news to come!

WITCH CROSS – Live at Keep It True Festival, 2012

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(Source: Kev Moore – Witch Cross)

* Photos courtesy of Kev Moore

* For more info on WITCH CROSS, click on the link below!

http://www.witchcross.dk

LONG LIVE WITCH CROSS.

LONG LIVE GOTTHARD.

Stone.

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GOTTHARD – “Homegrown – Alive In Lugano” Trailer! A Live Album Of Sentimental And Historic Importance For This Band

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, hard rock news, Heavy Metal, heavy metal news, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , , on September 19, 2011 by Metal Odyssey

The release of GOTTHARD’s live album “Homegrown – Alive in Lugano“ is coming closer and with that also the unavoidable ending of an era within the band’s history – the era of Steve Lee.

The recordings of the concert which took place on the 17th of July 2010 in Lugano – the band’s home town – portray one of the last shows with the charismatic exceptional singer before his tragical accidental death later that year and will occupy a special position in GOTTHARD’s complete works always and evermore.

Bassist Marc Lynn puts the album’s magic into moving words: ”Lugano was where it all began and so the circle is closed of all that we’ve experienced with our friend Steve Lee. The memories of the past 20 years on stage with Steve are brought again to life intensively with this album. They reflect the memorable times that we were able to enjoy on the Mount Olympus of Rock’n’Roll.“

The enclosed bonus DVD shows chosen recordings of another historical concert of GOTTHARD: On the 31st of December 1999, the rock group played a gig over the course of the millennium – which also took place on the local piazza in Lugano and can be seen as one of the band’s most exceptional shows to date.

The album will be released on September 30, on Nuclear Blast Records!

Currently, GOTTHARD are still in search of a new singer, but soon a new chapter of the band’s history will be opened…

(Source: Nuclear Blast News)

* Homegrown – Alive In Lugano will be released on October 11th, 2011 in North America.

LONG LIVE GOTTHARD.

Rest In Peace, Steve Lee.

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Steve Lee – Rest In Peace

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, hard rock vocalists, Heavy Metal, heavy metal music, metal odyssey, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , , , on October 6, 2010 by Metal Odyssey

STEVE LEE – Lead vocalist and songwriter for the Swiss Hard Rock Band, Gotthard, passed away from a motorcycle accident in Nevada, on October 5, 2010. Reports state that a tractor trailer skidded into an area where Steve Lee parked his motorcycle, with fellow bikers, on a rainy Nevada highway. Steve Lee has been the lead vocalist for Gotthard since their 1992 debut and self-titled album. Gotthard has been a Hard Rock import from Switzerland that has sold millions of records worldwide.

The world of Rock Music has truly lost a talented singer, songwriter and musician. Steve Lee was 47 years old. The Metal Odyssey family extends their condolences to all of Steve Lee’s family, friends and fans. Rest in peace, Steve Lee, you will be missed.

Thank you for the music, Steve Lee.

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