Chaoszine spoke with German vocalist Hansi Kürsch about his journey as a metal frontman, how he got into metal and went from guitarist to bassist/vocalist to finally became a pure frontman with his main band, Blind Guardian.
He discusses the evolution of the vocal arrangements throughout Blind Guardian’s discography, his influences as a vocalist and the top three albums he is most proud of. Hansi gives some advice for young singers and how to stay vocally in good shape on the road. Also, he talks about Blind Guardian’s plans for next year, including tour dates in Europe and South America supporting their newest album, The God Machine, released last September via Nuclear Blast Records.
You can watch the entire video interview below:
After their triumphant return to stage with their Somewhere Far Beyond Tour this year, the story of Blind Guardian's latest masterpiece, The God Machine, goes on. The band recently announced a string of tour dates for 2023, so they can present these new songs to their hungry audience.
Hansi Kürsch: "We are so excited to announce these first shows for next year's The God Machine Tour. There is certainly more to come. Don't miss pure magic when the Guardian comes to town. Or in the words of the one and only David Bowie: The God Machine is coming down and we're going to have a party! Who am I to deny it? It is about time."
Dates:
September
22 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage
23 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp
28 - Berlin, Germany - Huxleys
29 - Stuttgart, Germany - Liederhalle Beethoven
30 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Stadthalle
October
2 - Cologne, Germany - E-Werk
3 - Milan, Italy - Alcatraz
4 - Rom, Italy - Atlantico
7 - Athens, Greece - Floyd
13 - Hamburg, Germany - Große Freiheit
14 - Dresden, Germany - Alter Schlachthof
15 - Oberhausen, Germany - Turbinenhalle
16 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
18 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
20 - Coesfeld, Germany - Fabrik
21 - Osnabrück, Germany - Hyde Park
Blind Guardian'sThe God Machine is available via Nuclear Blast Records. Order the album here.
Tracklisting:
“Deliver Us From Evil”
“Damnation”
“Secrets Of The American Gods”
“Violent Shadows”
“Life Beyond The Spheres”
“Architects Of Doom”
“Let It Be No More”
“Blood Of The Elves”
“Destiny”
"Life Beyond The Spheres" video:
“Architects Of Doom” video:
"Violent Shadows" video:
“Blood Of The Elves” video:
“Secrets Of The American Gods” video: