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Bass-Guru Peter Sonntag, studied acoustic bass player and
composer was already a highlight in the jazz- and rockscene at the end of
the 70ies. Keen to experiment he composed such innovative pieces like
"Tree of Life" a musical piece for 9 bassplayers and painters written in
1986. Even musical specialist publications gave Peter Sonntag the title of
a modern Leonardo da Vinci of the bass.
Even more remarkable that in 1997 jazz player Peter Sonntag founded one of
the most innovative rockbands in Germany together with then 23 year old
miracle guitarist Reno Schnell: FINAL VIRUS!
The two string experts made sure that the rest of the line-up was of
even quality.
Exceptional singer Uwe Proeckl astounds with his range of styles and skillfully
wanders around between aggression and shyness to release everything on
stage.
Markus Plum will possibly be the first rhythm trombone player to enter the
metal "hall of fame". The sound of his trombone is so essential to the
Final Virus sound that one has to wonder how the rock genre has
been working without it for decades.
Additionally to Bodo Stricker who, fittingly to the FINAL VIRUS
sound wall, moves the double pedal with warp speed, the just 17 year old
drummer Max Sonntag has been part of the band for years.
The powerful soulvoice of singer Julita Elmas and "Soundmachine" Hotty Melz
enrich the band since summer 2005.
Eventhough seemingly contradicting elements of Metal, Wave, Jazz, Folk and
contemporary classical music styles are combined in the
bands compositions, the sound is always homogeneous and original rather
than glued together.
Their debut album "Break Out Now" as well as the following
releases "Mirror", "A Chemical Lovestory" and their current CD
"Superheroes & Phat Pink Elephants" all received excellent ratings in
various reviews.
Awards like "cd of the month" and "band of the month" were also given
to the band by various publications.
The march 2004 edition of the music publication 'Soundcheck' includes
a DVD that features the video that features the song 'Walk On' that
was written during the China tour that took place in fall 2003.
The documentation of this tour as well as never before seen live footage,
cartoon adventures and additional video clips will be also released on
DVD.
2006 again touring in China- and Club gigs from Nov.06 in
Europa. don’t miss it.
Credits:
Brutal genius...plain amazing...<< (Feedback)
A sensational concert, an exceptionally gifted band<(ragazzi-music - live@zappanale
2005)
Final Virus, one of the most innovative rockbands in
Germany.(Westfaelische Rundschau)
An intense symbiosis of classic rock and modern sounds. A sound
combination between Metallica, Faith No More and Frank Zappa.< (Movie
World)
…this band is a synonym for the fact that there aren't any borders between
Metal, Hardcore and Jazz.< (Metal Hammer)
This band rocks on the highest level, excites and provokes with bizarre
structures. It is almost impossible what this band celebrates on stage and
transfers to the audience. Pure emotions paired with musical skills on the
highest international level.<< (Rito.de)
Not only does Final Virus put on a show that sweeps the audience off their
feet, their show could almost be called performance art. << (Visions)
The band really knows how to hide behind the typical rock messages and
clichees until the "genre police" has marched by. Then Final Virus boldy
delivers. With gigantic bass lines,drums of the grooviest kind, intense
guitar riffs, the band skilfully varies their use of instruments turning
it into a real pleasure. This is music that demands to be experienced and
offers everything that is fun and genre overlappingly intense.<< (Musik
Aktiv)
...they break through typical rock music clichees by
creative use of the entire sound spectrum. With fire, passion and joy,
Final Virus stage their Artcore program with such intensity that it is
causing goose bumps among the audience.<< (Berliner Zeitung)
press quotations about
the musicians...
Peter Sonntag - bass
Bassguru Peter Sonntag (Metal Hammer)
The most complete bassist our jazzwriter has listened to. (HiFi & Music /
Schweden)
His bass playing is a fair approximation of the Jimi Hendrix Style.
(Jazz Forum USA)
A contemporary Leonardo da Vinci.
(Fachblatt
Musikmagazin)
Reno Schnell - guitar
She is one of the most impressive guitarists of the new generation. (M.Graniglia)
One should see who is playing the 6-string here! (Musik Aktiv)
Uwe "Broesel" Proeckl - voice
A gifted entertainer, Proeckl roams around the stage like a mad man making
it impossible for the audience to take their eyes off the stage. (Mindener
Tageblatt)
..a singer and entertainer at the same time, with seemingly endless vocal
colours
Markus Plum - tronbone, keyboard
..powered by a weapon like trombone who blows heavy metal liquid. (AN)
Markus Plum possibly be the first rhythm trombone player to enter the
metal "hall of fame". (Soundcheck)
The sound of his trombone is so essential to the Final Virus sound
that one has to wonder how the rock genre has been working without it
for decades. (Feedback)
Bodo Stricker - drums
... and drummer Bodo Stricker whose playing made the walls shake. (Rheinische
Post)
...the exceptional Bodo Stricker on drums. (Schellackgeschrei)
…a drum solo that would even make the likes of Portnoy (Dream Theater) and
Terrana (Rage) listen up. (planetheavymetal.de)
Max Sonntag - drums
Very professional, with a lot of routine and passion, Max Sonntag
played with this high caliber band as if there was nothing else in the
world for him..." (Trendjournal)
..is, with just 15 years lightyears ahead of other drummers. You
will definitely hear more from him in the future. (Terrorverlag.de)
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