SYMPHONIC POWER IN PRATTELN

In autumn 2026, the Americans Kamelot will be performing at our concert factory for the sixteenth time. Over the past three and a half decades, the Americans have earned a reputation as one of the most influential and innovative Melodic Power & Symphonic Metal bands in the world. On 6 November 2026, they will come to Z7 with their classics, a brand-new studio album and special guests Exit Eden and Temperance. A hot autumn night is guaranteed!

In April 2025, Kamelot posted a concert photo from Z7 on their social media channels, accompanied by the following words: “Switzerland!! See you in 2026!!” And yes, they are coming back to Z7! On 6 November, Kamelot will be here with new songs and a new stage show. With their unique blend of Symphonic, Melodic and Power Metal, the US band is one of the most successful acts on the scene. Kamelot were already playing in the top league before Nightwish and Within Temptation. Founded in 1991, Kamelot have grown together with Z7. What first made an impression in Switzerland in 1998 as a curious young band became an act that was a regular in heavy rotation on Viva and MTV and is now an indispensable part of the metal scene. In November 2026, the quintet will take to the Z7 stage for the sixteenth time. Over the years, the band, led by its last remaining founding member Thomas Youngblood, has refined its sound from album to album. In a way that is almost untypical of an American band, they present European songwriting enhanced by opulent orchestral parts that give it a bombastic touch. In the world of hard rock, Kamelot occupy a very special position: their sophisticated Melodic Metal has always opened itself remarkably skilfully to related styles, incorporating progressive elements as well as references to Doom/Gothic Metal and classical music, thereby creating a genre of its own. Two years after their last Z7 show, Kamelot are coming to Pratteln with new songs, a new stage show and a powerful line-up to celebrate their 35th anniversary with the fans.

Exit Eden:
The fantastic voices of Clémentine Delauney (Visions of Atlantis, Ex-Serenity), Marina La Torraca (Phantom Elite) and Anna “Ace” Brunner (League of Distortion) come together in Exit Eden to form a team with everything a modern band aspires to. Open-minded, self-confident and independent, the three women are doing their very own thing. In 2017, Exit Eden – then still a quartet with Amanda Somerville – first attracted attention with their cover of Rihanna’s “Unfaithful”. Their subsequent debut album eventually climbed to number 15 in the German charts. “Rhapsodies in Black” is a colourful mix of international superhits ranging from Rihanna and Madonna via Depeche Mode to Adele, but is a long way from being just a simple cover album. With outstanding vocals, an exceptional concept and high-quality production, Exit Eden, reduced to a trio, released another outstanding album in 2024 with “Femmes Fatales”, further cementing the identity of the supergroup. Alongside remakes of well-known songs, it now also features original compositions, including the single “Run” with guest vocalist Marko Hietala. As the ladies are very busy with their other projects, Exit Eden have so far rarely been seen on stage. All the more reason to look forward to autumn 2026, when these three talented metal ladies will rock our stage with their joint formation and backing band.

Temperance:
With their studio album “Hermitage – Daruma’s Eyes Pt. 2”, the Italian Melodic/Symphonic Metal band Temperance made a triumphant return in 2023 and presented an impressive new line-up. It is led by the powerful voice of Kristin Starkey. Together with the classically trained opera singer, the band conquered European stages alongside Serenity and Sirenia and won the hearts of countless new fans. What happened in the concert halls can be experienced on their first live album, released in spring 2025. “From Hermitage To Europe” perfectly captures the energy of the unique quintet and the charisma of their concerts. Alongside absolute fan favourites, the album takes listeners on the exciting musical adventures of the latest studio album and into the magical sonic world of Temperance.