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SAMHAIN NEWS: HEXENWIND PREMIERE ON TOUR
October 31, 2026
the setlist for the tour starting next week on November 5th is an adventurous journey through our band history – and therefore it is very rich in variety. Every album – and even our 1997 demo tape – has its place in it.
Actually, our "Hexenwind" album released back in 2005 is represented by a live premiere. And there is only one main song of that album that we have never played live before.
So, some of you might guess which song it is, right?
LATEST CONCERT NEWS:
Due to continued high demand few additional tickets could be made available for the concert in Jena, however, even most of theses tickets are sold by now.
Geographically speaking Freiburg should be the best tour stop for our friends in Switzerland – and even there only few tickets are left:
UNSER FLÜGELSCHLAG - Acoustic Tour 2026 – Guests: VINSTA
05.11.2026 DE - Jena / Cafe Wagner (SOLD OUT – ONLY FEW BONUS TICKETS)
06.11.2026 DE - Hamburg / Martinskirche (SOLD OUT)
07.11.2026 DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
08.11.2026 DE - Freiburg / Slow Club (FEW TICKETS LEFT)
26.11.2026 AT - Innsbruck / Pmk (80% SOLD)
27.11.2026 AT - Wien / Escape (SOLD OUT)
28.11.2026 DE - Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm / Spitalskirche
29.11.2026 DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche (80% SOLD)
We count on you, your loyalty, your passion.
Dornenreich
Pictures: A. D. 2001-2003 / Dornenreich Archive
HAMBURG SOLD OUT!
October 29, 2026
Don't miss the favourable presale tickets.
PLEASE NOTE: By now Hamburg is sold out, too, and for Jena there are very few additional tickets available.
Dornenreich
THE SPIRITUAL SOUND SPACE OF A CHURCH
October 25, 2026
Now, in 2026, we are on our way still, however, the future is in the stars – always...
What is sure is that during this upcoming tour we will have the rare opportunity to play in four churches.
During the first half of the tour we will visit Hamburg's Martinskirche on November 6th as well as Dortmund's Pauluskirche on November 7th
Experience with us the incomparable atmosphere of churches resonating with our intense and dynamic expression:
06.11.2026 DE - Hamburg / Martinskirche (FEW TICKETS LEFT!)
07.11.2026 DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
28.11.2026 DE - Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm / Spitalskirche
29.11.2026 DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche (50% SOLD!)
05.11.2026 DE - Jena / Cafe Wagner (FEW ADDITIONAL TICKETS!)
08.11.2026 DE - Freiburg / Slow Club (FEW TICKETS LEFT!)
26.11.2026 AT - Innsbruck / Pmk (80% SOLD!)
27.11.2026 AT - Wien / Escape (SOLD OUT)
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See you very soon!
Dornenreich
Picture: Dornenreich live at Pauluskirche by Carsten Brand
NIGHTS OF GENUINE MUSIC
October 22, 2026
Dornenreich and Vinsta represent hand- and heartmade and simply genuine expression which fully unfolds in particularly vital and haunting ways when played live.
This upcoming acoustic tour will be one of these more and more rare occasions to experience the special aura of such expression... This precious atmosphere will be perceivable and it will continue to have an effect, doubtlessly...
Besides, the setlist of both bands will not only include classics of the respective catalogue but also music never played live before.
We know that we are able to reckon on you and – with pleasant anticipation – we look forward to these nights with you.
PLEASE NOTE: After Vienna even the concert in Jena is sold out by now and tickets are running low in numerous cities. So, secure your tickets as soon as possible, please:
05.11.2026 DE - Jena / Cafe Wagner (SOLD OUT)
06.11.2026 DE - Hamburg / Martinskirche (LAST TICKETS!)
07.11.2026 DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
08.11.2026 DE - Freiburg / Slow Club (50% SOLD!)
26.11.2026 AT - Innsbruck / Pmk (80% SOLD!)
27.11.2026 AT - Wien / Escape (SOLD OUT)
28.11.2026 DE - Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm / Spitalskirche
29.11.2026 DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche (60% SOLD!)
Connected and joyful
Dornenreich and Vinsta
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2027!
October 7, 2026
As we will spend most of 2027 focused on recording the new album we won't play numerous concerts next year.
Therefore we will celebrate this year's tour even more consciously with you:
05.11.2026 DE - Jena / Cafe Wagner
06.11.2026 DE - Hamburg / Martinskirche (LAST TICKETS!))
07.11.2026 DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
08.11.2026 DE - Freiburg / Slow Club (50% SOLD)
26.11.2026 AT - Innsbruck / Pmk (70% SOLD)
27.11.2026 AT - Wien / Escape (SOLD OUT)
28.11.2026 DE - Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm / Spitalskirche
29.11.2026 DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche (50% SOLD)
Eviga with Dornenreich
Picture: Archive
MAGIC OF OLD - OR: WHY THE UPCOMING TOUR IS NAMED AFTER OUR DEMO-TAPE (Part II)
September 25, 2026
Regarding the contentual side it can be said that in Dornenreich we have always been dealing with existential themes that matter to the human individual - time and time again. And that's also why we experience the demo title "beat of our wings"as a band also as symbol for everyone's individual life journey whicheventually symbolizes our common process of becoming as human beings,a sort of becoming that is often painful, that sometimes means to become more aware and that in some cases also means to become more mature, hopefully.
The deep connection that we share in this becoming is a strong energy that we would like to celebrate and experience during the upcoming concerts together with you.
To have arrived in this present age after 30 years of band history I perceive as a special gift. For in this present age that in many moments and areas seems to be overstrung, exhausted and way too competitive it truly feels as some kind of gift to be able to channel Dornenreich's spirit into this world still – and after all these years.
It's anything but self-evident to be able to set out on concertjourneys nowadays and it – without any doubt – makes a big difference that so many of you don't miss out on our concerts and tours.
So, we once again want to thank you for your unbroken loyalty, your enthusiasm aglow.
This tour will lead us through our shared experiences and memories - that's for sure.
"UNSER FLÜGELSCHLAG"-Acoustic Tour 2026 (Guests: Vinsta)"
05.11.2026 DE - Jena / Cafe Wagner
06.11.2026 DE - Hamburg / Martinskirche (LAST TICKETS!)
07.11.2026 DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
08.11.2026 DE - Freiburg / Slow Club (50% SOLD)
26.11.2026 AT - Innsbruck / Pmk (70% SOLD)
27.11.2026 AT - Wien / Escape (SOLD OUT)
28.11.2026 DE - Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm / Spitalskirche
29.11.2026 DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
Eviga with Dornenreich
Picture: Eviga ca. 2002 (VHS-Archive)
WHY THE UPCOMING TOUR IS NAMED AFTER OUR DEMO-TAPE (Part I)
September 18, 2026
Whereas the cover motive delivers a rather classical nineties reverie the title represents our very personal mood of departure and adventure that was huge back in the day and that still surfaces within us in the course of every new album process and concert journey...
Of course not least we also look back on our first companions and supporters. In fact, many of you have been accompanying us for many, many years. We know that – and we appreciate and hold this deep, special bond dear. Because without any doubt it is special and profound to have a bond that is felt over years and that endures several stages of life.
And that's why we would like to encourage you to share with us some memories within the frame of the upcoming concerts in November. As you know – as far as the limitations of the circumstances allow it – we take our time after each concert to meet you in person.
The concert in Vienna is sold out by now, the concert in Hamburg almost and even in the other tour cities tickets sell quickly. So, secure your tickets right away in case you have waited until now...
These tour nights will be memorable shared experiences...
"UNSER FLÜGELSCHLAG"-Acoustic Tour 2026 (Guests: Vinsta)"
05.11.2026 DE - Jena / Cafe Wagner
06.11.2026 DE - Hamburg / Martinskirche (LAST TICKETS!)
07.11.2026 DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
08.11.2026 DE - Freiburg / Slow Club (50% SOLD)
26.11.2026 AT - Innsbruck / Pmk (60% SOLD)
27.11.2026 AT - Wien / Escape (SOLD OUT)
28.11.2026 DE - Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm / Spitalskirche
29.11.2026 DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
With a thrill of anticipation
Eviga mit Dornenreich
Picture: Painting, Hansjörg Stock, 1997
IT'S ABOUT TIME!
August 28, 2026
We will return to the cave of Balve – with an exclusive set in metallic instrumentation, with our drummer Gilvan (finally!) and also once again with our longtime friend and companion Eklatanz of Heretoir (Bass/Vocals).
Prophecy Fest, Balve, 03.-05.09.2026 (Dornenreich Metal-Set, 05.09.2026, 03.35 PM)
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"UNSER FLÜGELSCHLAG"-Acoustic Tour 2026 (Guests: Vinsta)"
05.11.2026 DE - Jena / Cafe Wagner
06.11.2026 DE - Hamburg / Martinskirche (LAST TICKETS!)
07.11.2026 DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
08.11.2026 DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
26.11.2026 AT - Innsbruck / Pmk (50% SOLD)
27.11.2026 AT - Wien / Escape (LAST TICKETS!)
28.11.2026 DE - Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm / Spitalskirche
29.11.2026 DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
We take a deep breath - with a thrill of anticipation ...
Dornenreich
Picture: Carsten Brand
DORNENREICH - PROPHECY FEST 2026
August 17, 2026
This appearance will be a big joy for us and we would like to draw your attention to the fact that we will play quite early on Saturday, September 5. Our concert will start at 03.35 pm.
This very concert will be a particularly emotional one for us because it will mark the beginning of our celebration of the band's 30th anniversary, as it will be our only metal appearance in 2026 and for it will be our first concert together with our drummer Gilvan after his health-related forced break.
So, we hope, that we will commemorate with you both the band's and our common journey within the frame of all our live appearances:
Prophecy Fest, Balve, 03.-05.09.2026 (Dornenreich Metal-Set, 05.09.2026, 03.35 PM):
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"UNSER FLÜGELSCHLAG"-Acoustic Tour 2026 (Guests: Vinsta)
05.11.2026 DE - Jena / Cafe Wagner
06.11.2026 DE - Hamburg / Martinskirche (LAST TICKETS!)
07.11.2026 DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
08.11.2026 DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
26.11.2026 AT - Innsbruck / Pmk
27.11.2026 AT - Wien / Escape (LAST TICKETS!)
28.11.2026 DE - Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm / Spitalskirche
29.11.2026 DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
See you soon!
Life and Passion 2026
Dornenreich
1996 – 2026: 30 years of DORNENREICH
July 17, 2026
it's hard to believe but the pictures attached display in all clarity: quite a few years have passed by.
On the one photo one can see a fifteen-year-young Eviga back in 1996 who glances rather shy and dreamy, on the other a fourty-five-year-old Eviga, who glances – well, you name it haha...
Howsoever, nowadays I often choose to look at the world and at life in a dreamful way to consciously reunite myself with the mystery of being here at all. The impositions and pains that an earthly existence brings along inevitably, suggest themselves all by themselves as the years go by – and as you all know yourselves.
What in my perception was central back in 1996 is still central now after three decades of band history. It is this indescribable feeling that emerges from deep inside whenever I am given the opportunity to perceive music that affects me, that lifts me out of all irrelevant circumstances... and that connects me with the big essential picture, with the totality of things - within moments that are both fugitive as well as eternal according to their deeper origin...
That is the enchantment that keeps curious, that nurtures and that lets someone belong to, the enchantment that satisfies the soul - at depth.
To have had the chance to follow my very own path with that much music, nature and that many encounters ever since I can think makes me feel thankful and contented to the core. I was given the opportunity to experience so much along the way, had the chance to meet so many colorful characters – it has been a gift for sure. Yet, it would almost be a lie to withhold the fact that there also were numerous bitter hours to bear through the years...
However, the gratefulness overweighs by far – and the fire: is still burning inside – as it is inside you, right?
Here's to many more years full of experiences, encounters and defiant lust for life – as this November on tour:
WWe drink tears, we draw strength...
Tourinfo & Tickets -> Tourdates
On behalf of Dornenreich
Eviga
Bild: Eviga 1996 (Archiv) / Eviga 2026 (Nadja Daniel)
AVAILABLE TOUR TICKETS RUN LOW
June 26, 2026
We are delighted by the fact that many of you share our pleasant anticipation, obviously.
This very tour will be a special adventure as this year is a momentous year in our history...
So, in case you hesitated until now: the time has come to save your tickets...
Tickets -> Tourdates
In summer reveries ... and drenched in sweat
Dornenreich
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ALBUM X - CURRENT STATUS
May 29, 2026
As many of its songs reveal a wistful, yearning and even doleful core while also getting across defiant, accusatory and deeply vibrant energies you might have a clue which central vibe and even instrumentation the album will come along with, right? ...
Personally, I perceive the new songs to be haunting and stirring - even though in new ways in many regards. You know us by now: we can't tread water. So, this album will be a unique part of our creative work.
Right now we are in the middle of the pre-production of the ten songs the album relies on. However, the road to completion is long still, which is related to some ideas around the special stage we are in as a band at this point and in particular it is related to the very special sonic sphere that we want these songs to be conveyed by.
And don't be mistaken: despite the acoustic guitar in the picture the sound pattern of the new album won't (!) rely on acoustic guitar.
Having said this, of course my acoustic guitar – combined with Inve's violin – will take center stage on our upcoming tour. You will find the collected tour info following this link: Tourdates
We channel all available energies for the ongoing pre-production and can hardly wait to share with you these new songs with all their individual intensity and feral beauty...
The reencounter with many of you on tour this November will support us while digging our long way to the finalized production of the album.
With confidence and genuine devotion
Eviga on behalf of Dornenreich
Picture: Nadja Daniel
"UNSER FLÜGELSCHLAG" - AKUSTIKTOUR 2026
April 9, 2026
This tour carries significant weight with us, which many of you will have realized considering the title "Unser Flügelschlag". In the course of the next months our thoughts and feelings concerning this title will be clarified.
We will prepare a set branching out in all directions that will also include live premieres of some songs that were and still are dear companions to many of you - as we know.
Moreover, we are very happy about the serendipity that our friends VINSTA will enrich this tour by means of their refined acoustic programme relying on heart- and handmade music within alpine soundscapes.
In these times it will be invigorating - and will simply feel soothing - to celebrate the depth of life, the arcanum of being here within the circle of kindred souls... this much is certain.
The rare opportunity to meet many of you again brings great joy to us.
Connected and with pleasant anticipation
Eviga with Dornenreich
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05.11.2026 DE - Jena / Cafe Wagner
06.11.2026 DE - Hamburg / Martinskirche
07.11.2026 DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
08.11.2026 DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
26.11.2026 AT - Innsbruck / Pmk
27.11.2026 AT - Wien / Escape
28.11.2026 DE - Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm / Spitalskirche
29.11.2026 DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
RENEWAL
December 30, 2025
With confidence we look ahead and – carefully – we plan to make more appearances in the second half of 2026.
Gilvan recovers by and by, however, it will take some time still until familiar amounts of energy will be available again.
Consequently, one of our main aspirations for 2026 is the common return to the stage – in terms of a thunderous set within the frame of next year's Prophecy Fest.
And after this year that led us on to new paths and confronted us with new tasks we intend to focus on the final elaboration of album X more heavily again in 2026. It is about time to bring the countless ideas that we collected during the last years by means of sketches and promising demo recordings into their most spell binding form.
Thank you so much for your loyalty that we could feel this year again, friends!
May 2026 turn out to be a good year for all of us...
Life and Passion!
On behalf of Dornenreich
Eviga
Picture: Nadja Daniel
20 YEARS AFTER "HEXENWIND"
November 18, 2025
ime, friends, it really flies...
The journey from the first idea to the released album turned out to be a truly demanding and long one. So, one oft he attached picture dates back to 2001 – to the first days of working on – or rather dreaming of – "Hexenwind"… (; the other picture was taken in 2024).
"Hexenwind" is by no means an obvious continuation of "Her Von Welken Nächten" given the stylistic choices it relies on. So, the first reception was very mixed to say the least.
However, today this very album is one of our most appreciated albums. Possibly, the introverted and hypnotic core of it was ahead of its time back in 2005. I am not sure. What I do know, though, is that it marked the beginning of the most crucial phase of Dorneneich's development.
To me "Hexenwind" symbolizes our fully and consciously formed artistic confidence - in regard to our deeper motivation, to our possibilities, to our vision. About many things we got clear over the course of the demanding process of creating, of carving this album.
It would have never entered our mind to record or even aim at recording the same album over again as a matter of calculation. And that couldn't be more obvious when listening to "Her Von Welken Nächten" and "Hexenwind" in succession.
So, certainly also the album we are currently working on won't feel like an expectable continuation of our last album, nonetheless there is a deep interconnection between all our albums – and that is the pulsating, ever-new enthusiasm for genuine expression.
Back in 2005 the result of this enthusiasm and approach was "Hexenwind"...
The feeling that - through the years - we were able to stay in touch with the ever evolving heart of life is something that sustains us, friends – just as your loyalty does...
By the end of the year we will get back to you to share some more things concerning our further prospect for 2026...
With strength, with love - in gratitude
Eviga on behalf of Dornenreich
Picture: Eviga 2001 – A. D. / Eviga 2024 – N. D.
LAST CONCERT 2025 NEXT WEEK AT PROPHECY FEST
September 1, 2025
This appearance will be the last occasion to see us live this year...
until now there are some tickets available: Tickets
What is more to be perceived is an introduction to our whole discography which was created by Chris (Bunker TV) - with heart's blood, obviously: #36 Von Tränen trinken und Kraft schöpfen - Der Dornenreich Diskografie - Check von 1997 bis 2021
It will be a big joy for us to meet many of you again in Balve next week!
Eviga with Dornenreich
IN JUST A FEW WEEKS...
August 12, 2025
The atmosphere of the cave, the surroundings, the spirit among the attendees - all of it is something to be treasured and it is something that will reverberate deep within - long after one's return back home...
Secure your tickets and be present with us at this magical place, friends: Tickets
We will see many of you soon!
Dornenreich
PROPHECY FEST - POSTPONEMENT OF DORNENREICH METAL SET
July 22, 2025
with a heavy heart we have to let you know that we are forced to postpone the metal set that we were eager to play at this year's Prophecy Fest to next year due to health reasons affecting our drummer Gilvan.
Gilvan's recovery coincides with the rehearsals and the Prophecy Fest itself and given the fact that Gilvan's drumming is the very pulse of our metallic side we have no choice but to postpone the concert: health comes first.
Inve and I will will play the second Dornenreich concert (acoustic set) as scheduled - not least for Gilvan who was immensely looking forward to Balve.
For the time being we wish Gilvan a speedy recovery also on behalf of you - our loyal and passionate audience.
Let's turn the acoustic concert at this year's Prophecy Fest into something particularly powerful, connecting and conscious!
Life and Passion 2025
On behalf of Dornenreich, on behalf of Gilvan
Eviga and Inve
Picture: Carsten Brand
ATTENTION! DORNENREICH CONCERTS IN TURKEY
July 22, 2025
We will soon announce THE NEW DATES and of course all tickets will be refunded.
We are very sorry if this causes inconveniences to anyone but we want this to be the best possible experience for our audience and us, which seems is not possible this time around.
Hear from us soon with a new announcement and keep the flame burning!
Here's a statement also from our turkish partner and promoter Epifonievents:
IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT "EMPYRIUM, DORNENREICH, TIR" CONCERT:
The "Empyrium, Dornenreich, Tir" concert, originally scheduled to take place on Friday 5th of September at Jolly Joker Ankara and Saturday, September 6th at Holly Stone Beyoğlu in Istanbul, has been postponed to September 2026 due to logistical issues.
Ticket refunds can be processed through the original point of purchase.
The updated date and venue details will be announced as soon as possible through our social media channels.
We hope to see you at our upcoming events.
DORNENREICH CONCERTS IN TURKEY
May 2, 2025
That's why we are immensely happy about the fact that we will play not one but two acoustic shows - in Ankara (05.09.2025) and in Istanbul (06.09.2025).
From my first trip to Istanbul back in 2016 as guitarist for Empyrium I know that the emotional core of our music is rarley perceived more fervently than by music lovers in Turkey, Syria and Iran I met back then. So, my pleasant anticipation to share with you the acoustic heart of Dornenreich live in concert can hardly be put into words.
It will be an honour and a deep joy. After all we shall see you in September!
Tickets available as from 05.05.2025: :
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05.09.2025 - TR - Ankara
06.09.2025 - TR - Istanbul
BACK HOME
March 27, 2025
So, it's about time to thank all people involved - in particular all of you out there, who once again showed us what passion means, what loyalty means.
With heartfelt gratitude
Dornenreich with Vinsta
Picture: Oliver König
TOURSTART!
March 19, 2025
Will will see many of you in the course of the next days! Don't hesitate to approach us after the concert!
Last chance for presale tickets:
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral (1 TICKET LEFT)
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben (SOLD OUT!)
TIMETABLE TOUR
March 17, 2025
Nürnberg, 20.03.:
7 pm Doors
8 pm Vinsta (acoustic)
9 pm Dornenreich (acoustic)
Stuttgart, 21.03.:
7 pm Doors
8 pm Vinsta (acoustic)
9 pm Dornenreich (acoustic)
Dortmund, 22.03.:
6.30 pm Doors
7.15 pm Vinsta (acoustic)
8.15 pm Dornenreich (acoustic)
Frankfurt, 23.03.:
6 pm Doors
7 pm Vinsta (acoustic)
8 pm Dornenreich (acoustic)
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Picture: P.R. Lichtfang
THE HAUNTING INTENSITY OF HEART- AND HANDMADE EXPRESSION ...
March 14, 2025
By now there are still tickets available for Nürnberg, Stuttgart and Dortmund, however, for Stuttgart the amount of available tickets can be counted on the fingers of one hand. Be quick and determined now for it might be the last chance:
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral (LAST TICKETS)
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben (SOLD OUT!)
Dornenreich
Picture: Fabian Pawlik
THE END OF AN ERA
March 10, 2025
Consequently, we will celebrate this very concert particularly sincere and conscious with the Lakers, their great local team and with all of you. Together we will make this night a night to remember:
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben (SOLD OUT!)
Dornenreich
Picture: Carsten Brand --- Dornenreich / Pauluskirche Dortmund /2018
FRANKFURT SOLD OUT!
March 5, 2025
So, secure your tickets soon - also for Nürnberg, where we have not played in many years, and for the church concert in Dortmund's Pauluskirche, where with this concert an era will come to its end (- more details soon...):
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben (SOLD OUT!)
Dornenreich
Picture: Fabian Pawlik
THE TREASURE OF A CONCERT
February 24, 2025
That is, actually, the last time we played in Frankfurt was in 2016 and the last time we visited Nürnberg was back in 2014 (; let alone our last concert in Nürnberg's Z-Bau back in 2011...). Well, it is about time to return, certainly!
In any case our intense and devoted live approach benefited from our focus on few chosen concerts without any doubt. Consequently, each and every concert is truly precious to us. It is a rare and consciously approached opportunity and treasure to share with you the same moment, place - and passion for music.
Let's turn these upcoming nights into moments lived to the fullest and let's turn these nights into lasting memories together!
At the moment there are still tickets available but only very few in Stuttgart and Frankfurt:
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral (just a few tickets left!)
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben (just 5 tickets left!)
Dornenreich
Picture: Peter Griesser
DAYS GET LONGER - TOUR GETS CLOSER
February 17, 2025
ATTENTION: In Stuttgart and Frankfurt there are only 20 (!) tickets left by now. Be quick in case you hesitated until now:
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral (only 20 tickets left!)
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben (only 20 tickets left!)
Dornenreich
Picture: P. R. Lichtfang
THE TRANSFORMATIVE QUALITY OF A CONCERT...
February 7, 2025
MActually, ever since – not live but via VHS cassette – I discovered Tori Amos on her piano. I was mesmerized. What I was about to experience was a level of musicality, intensity, playfulness, presence and gripping emotional immediacy that – in retrospect – was the most defining experience that I made as a young musician when it comes to my perception of central qualities of a concert.
When a concert really takes off - in the playing, deep within all the attendants - this shared moment may fully come into its own and may take full effect regarding a deeply transformative and invigorating quality.
That's what - even through a screen - Tori Amos made me perceive many, many years ago and I am fulfilled each and every time when I feel for a blink of an eye that a spark of the inspiration I once experienced lives on whenever we play and put everything in the balance at this very moment on stage – our pure human being in word, sound and personal presence.
And we will do so once again real soon:
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben
Eviga with Dornenreich
Picture: Fabian Pawlik
ARCANE CEREMONIES 2025 - NEW CONSTELLATION
January 23, 2025
Our pleasant anticipation is growing by and by and as the share of available tickets continues to shrink for all dates of the ARCANE CEREMONIES 2025 we can only encourage you to to secure your tickets now:
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben
Dornenreich
Picture: Carsten Brand // Graphic Design: Eclipse New Media
...TO KEEP BALANCE...
December 25, 2024
Now, as another year comes to its end – here in the silence of Tyrolean winter – we feed on the personal encounters we had with many of you in the course of this year's concerts and we also feed on the deep connection that you let us feel on this occasion – and, be assured, this connection means a lot to us.
That this connection exists at all may be based on the fact that we have tried our very best to protect Dornenreich's essence throughout all these years – the essence of trying to touch upon the human condition, the human experience with all its potentials, break lines and strengths. And we tried to do so by going our very own way according to our hearts. It appears to me that this is what kept Dornenreich's inner core vital and profoundly human – in fact as much for ourselves as well as for you, I feel, not to mention the countless individual accesses that also contribute to Dornenreich and its whole meaning.
The lives of us all take place within different coherences and spheres, which tend to demand a lot from us at various times. Acknowledging the existence of painful experiences that none of us can avoid and of difficult forks in our paths it appears to me that the quality of our experience tends to depend on how deep our roots reach when it comes to our inner self, our surroundings, the earth. And over and over we have to painfully realize that our roots (seemingly) don't go down deep enough – and we have to admit to ourselves that we feel lost now and again. Also and above all in such moments it can be nourishing and wholesome to experience resonance and response with regard to one's naked and fragile human condition – by means of personal encounters, by means of nature and as well as by means of entering into an emotional dialogue with artistic expression... To fully realize that and to allow that to happen is a precious gift to my mind.
Next year I will be challenged by certain areas aside from music which will result in a year with only few concerts. Consequently, also the final elaboration of our 10th studio album will take even more time. However, there is a lot going on here for the creative future of Dornenreich, be assured once more, and hopefully we will be able to share the process with you in more detail next year.
Anyway, after all these years - and more than ever before actually - it seems to be of central importance to keep the spirit that Dornenreich is steeped in clear, fearless and independent. In my eyes that is the requirement for Dornenreich's expression to preserve its vital and unpredictable aura, its relevance.
To come to an end here before the year is actually over I - on behalf of Dornenreich - would like to thank you all out there for your loyalty and for so much more, friends and companions, that you might barely ever guess and what is difficult to put into words at all. Well, in the end we all know it and it comes down to: the feeling that no word can follow...
Deeply connected, with unbroken enthusiasm at heart wishing you an inspiring end of 2024
Eviga with Dornenreich
Picture: Nadja Daniel
GATHERINGS EAGERLY ANTICIPATED
December 16, 2024
PLEASE NOTE: in case you still hesitate to grab your tickets while you actually do intend to be a part of these special nights - the tour won't be extended and there won't be announced any further shows in central Europe for 2025 apart from these four dates in March and us taking part in next year's edition of Prophecy Fest.
So, you better get your tickets now, friends!
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben
Dornenreich
Picture: Carsten Brand
SILENT MONTHS - LOUD HEARTS
December 6, 2024
And not long ago we had the privilege to hear some of the first acoustic adaptations which our friends in Perchta created for the upcoming tour.
Now, there is no doubt about it: the magic of these nights will be captivating, intimate and multi-layered – and it will have a residual effect:
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben
Dornenreich
Picture: P. R. Lichtfang
AUTUMNAL LIGHT...
November 20, 2024
In any case while playing live in March - animated with autumnal light - we will dedicate ourselves to the moment and to pure and multifaceted expression filled with emotional nuances once again, this much is certain:
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben
Eviga with Dornenreich
Picture: P. R. Lichtfang
ARCANE CEREMONIES 2025 - with PERCHTA in acoustic appearance
October 28, 2024
On this further run of shows we will be accompanied by our friends PERCHTA who - within the frame of these special concerts and for the first time ever (!)- will cast their unique spell by means of acoustic arrangements of their expression.
Be with us during these nights of pure music!
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20.03.2025 - DE - Nürnberg / Z-Bau
21.03.2025 - DE - Stuttgart / Club Zentral
22.03.2025 - DE - Dortmund / Pauluskirche
23.03.2025 - DE - Frankfurt / Nachtleben
Dornenreich
Picture: Carsten Brand // Graphic Design: Eclipse New Media
DORNENREICH - PROPHECY FEST 2025
October 17, 2024
More information will follow ...
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THIRST FOR DEPTH...
October 10, 2024
This weekend the time has come and for some magical moments we will quench our thirst together - within the unique acoustics and atmosphere of a church:
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11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche (only few tickets left!)
Life and Passion 2024!
Dornenreich
Picture: Nadja Daniel
SOUNDS OF THE VERGE IN PFAFFENHOFEN AND HEILBRONN - TIMETABLE
October 9, 2024
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Doors: 06 pm
ELLEREVE: 07 pm
DORNENREICH: 08 pm
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Doors: 07 pm
ELLEREVE: 07.30 pm
DORNENREICH: 08.30 pm
ATTENTION: only few tickets left for Heilbronn!
TOUR ENDS IN CHURCHES THIS WEEK!
October 7, 2024
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11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche (wenige Restkarten)
Picture: Eclipse New Media
NEW GROUND
October 1, 2024
By now tickets are available for most of the remaining tour concerts but given the fact that half of the tour concerts are sold out you better get your ticket now in case you have been hesitating until now:
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04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube (SOLD OUT!)
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club (ONLY 20 TICKETS LEFT)
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche (ONLY 30 TICKETS LEFT)
See you very soon!
Dornenreich
Picture: Edit Stuefer
TO BE IN TOUCH...
September 27, 2024
At the moment we rediscover our music all anew during our concerts and we are so much looking forward to experience together with you this particular vitality that vibrates within these songs in the course of this year's remaining concerts:
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04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube (AUSVERKAUFT!)
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
Eviga/Dornenreich
Picture: Nadja Daniel
WHAT A START!
September 23, 2024
Even the upcoming concert in Kassel on the 4th of October is sold out. However, for the concert in Freiburg there are some tickets left at the moment. But given the fact the half of the tour is sold out by now you better get the available tickets right away!
For the show in Freiburg we would like to invite our friends in Switzerland once more as we probably won't play in Switzerland any time soon.
For the finale of the tour which will take place within the uplifting frame of two church concerts in Pfaffenhofen and Heilbronn there are some tickets left as of yet:
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04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube (AUSVERKAUFT!)
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
Magic is stirring...
Eviga/Dornenreich
Picture: Afra Gethöffer-Grütz
TIMETABLE GRAZ + WÖRGL
September 19, 2024
19.30 doors
20.00 ELLEREVE
21.00 DORNENREICH
Wörgl (Sa, 21.09.):
19.30 doors
20.00 ELLEREVE
21.00 DORNENREICH
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Picture: Carsten Brand
INTENSITY OF NINE RELEASES
September 16, 2024
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20.09. AT - Graz / Explosiv
21.09. AT - Wörgl / Komma
04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
Eviga with Dornenreich
Picture: Carsten Brand
ALSO KASSEL SOLD OUT!
September 11, 2024
PLEASE NOTE: In particular for the tour stop in Wörgl there are only very few tickets left!
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20.09. AT - Graz / Explosiv
21.09. AT - Wörgl / Komma
04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
Eviga für Dornenreich
Picture: Eclipse New Media
GRAZ CONCERT SOLD OUT!
September 10, 2024
ATTENTION! For the concerts in Wörgl and Kassel only a handful of tickets are left (Kassel: only 5 (!) tickets left). So, be quick in case you don't got your ticket yet and don't want to miss out on these magical nights with our guests Ellereve:
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20.09. AT - Graz / Explosiv
21.09. AT - Wörgl / Komma
04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
Eviga on behalf of Dornenreich
AFTER MANY YEARS...
September 2, 2024
ATTENTION! At the moment few tickets are left for our two Austrian dates of the upcoming tour in Graz (Fr, 20.09.) and Wörgl (Sa, 21.09.):
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20.09. AT - Graz / Explosiv
21.09. AT - Wörgl / Komma
04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
Eviga für Dornenreich
Bild: WGT 2023 - Carsten Brand
25 YEARS "BITTER IST'S, DEM TOD ZU DIENEN"
August 23, 2024
A short while ago during a rehearsal of „Reime faucht der Märchensarg“ for the upcoming tour we suddenly realized that our second album "Bitter its's, dem Tod zu dienen" was released over 25 years ago – in June 1999 to be exact.
In retrospect 1999 – facing a new millennium – was a very, very exciting and expectant year when it comes to numerous societal and artistic areas. And in my perception this truly special atmosphere is reflected by the extremely longing heart note of this second album of Dornenreich. And looking back at the eighteen-year-old Eviga of those days 1999 turned out to be one of the most defining years of my life...
So, it will be profoundly joyful to honor the emotionally charged and magical ambiance of this time by intonating "Reime faucht der Märchensarg" on tour: :
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20.09. AT - Graz / Explosiv
21.09. AT - Wörgl / Komma
04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
Eviga
Bild: Eviga, winter 1997/98, private collection
THE INVISIBLE FORCE OF MUSIC
August 14, 2024
In addition to that I would like to mention that personally I really perceive it to be rewarding that concerts - as mode of joint experience of sometimes deeply emotional music - are able to connect all people present in unique ways that sometimes are even soothing and encouraging...
Besides, every single concert helps us - as a band - to realize our very own artistic voice by means of its comprising intrinsic liveliness and its immediacy. And that is something that consequently also supports us in choosing the shape that we want a specific song to be recorded in when we are about to enter the studio.
So, there are numerous qualities to discover in this invisible force called music...
Now, it won't be long until the tour starts and the invisible force will unite us once again:
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20.09. AT - Graz / Explosiv
21.09. AT - Wörgl / Komma
04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
RESONANCE
June 28, 2024
"We quickly go into raptures and frequently catch ourselves simply soaking up the wonderful atmosphere - with eyes closed and mouth open." (metal.de)
"Deeply touched we stood rooted to the spot - hypnotized and overwhelmed (...). Now, thinking back to the concert I am still moved." (vampster.com)
"(...) an enchanting and captivating concert, which - by minimalist means - took full effect." (undergounded.de)
"For me this appearance was a revelation: two musicians with only one instrument respectively were able to cast a spell on the audience and managed to involve everyone present in an emotional hurricane" (dark-art.com)
In September and October we will continue this mesmerizing journey that began in Berlin.
Available tickets vanish quickly (Kassel: 20 tickets left, Wörgl: 30 left):
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20.09. AT - Graz / Explosiv
21.09. AT - Wörgl / Komma
04.10. DE - Kassel / Goldgrube
05.10. DE - Freiburg / Slow Club
11.10. DE - Pfaffenhofen / Spitalkirche
12.10. DE - Heilbronn / Nikolaikirche
Eviga with Dornenreich
Picture: Eviga, Berlin 2024, Walpurgisnacht Vol. III // PHRENETICA
