Jakarta, IO – It was only a few months ago when Sepultura, Over Kill and other bands rocked Jogjarockarta 2023, and the seventh event is ready to be presented on Jan 27, 2024.
The year 2024 is predicted to be a “hot” year in Indonesia, according to the Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), with a temperature 0.8 degrees hotter. It will be the sixth-hottest year since 1880. Almost as hot as the 2024 temperature, Jogjarockarta will feature “hot” headliners from Europe: In Flames and Kreator.
In Flames is a metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, formed in 1990. Throughout its career, the band, which is considered one of the pioneers of Swedish death metal, has released 14 studio albums. Their latest album, Foregone (2022), was praised by many music critics and was called their best album in the last 20 years.
“Foregone is a reminder: when In Flames were at the peak of their career, they were truly untouchable,” wrote Kerrang!, a British music webzine and quarterly magazine.
In Flames is considered one of the most successful and influential Swedish metal bands in the world. They have sold two million albums and received three Grammy Award nominations – Sweden’s music awards – and won two for Best Hard Rock/Metal Album.
Now, after its 33 years of journey, the Swedish metal band consists of Bjorn Gelotte (guitar), Anders Friden (vocalist), Tanner Wayne (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar).
Meanwhile, Kreator is a band that almost all metal fans know about. Formed in Essen, Germany, in 1982, this German giant is considered one of the Big Four thrash metal bands in the Teutonic region.
Founded by Mille Petrozza (guitar and vocals), who still actively perform today, Kreator is consistent in the thrash metal genre and provides support for the next generation of thrash bands. A discography that spans 15 albums, with the latest Hate Uber Alles (2022), and has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide, makes Kreator remain a target for those who are immersed in the realm of thrash metal.
After going through several personnel changes, Kreator now comprises Jürgen “Ventor” Reil (drums), Sami Yli-Sirniö (guitar) and Frédéric Leclercq (bass). Rock and metal fans have certainly been waiting for their arrival in Jogjarockarta.
The performances of In Flames and Kreator in Jogjarockarta 2024 will be a historic moment for metal fans in Indonesia. The two bands have been an inspiration for many metal bands in Indonesia, and their presence in Jogjarockarta 2024 will be a rare opportunity to watch their performance live.
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“We are ecstatic to present In Flames and Kreator in Jogjarockarta 2024. It will be an extraordinary experience for metal fans in Indonesia,” said Anas S. Alimi, the founder of Rajawali Indonesia.
Like previous years, the seventh edition of Jogjarockarta will also present a number of the best rock and metal bands from Indonesia. “Later, when the time comes, we will let you know, as soon as possible,” said Anas.
Join the rocking of In Flames and Kreator in Yogyakarta! (des/ast)