Twenty-three whole years have passed since Doro Pesch last performed live in Athens, so when her concert at Fuzz Club was announced, the excitement and anticipation were huge! Many had seen Doro live before, but many others had never had the chance to witness her on stage and didn’t know what a legendary artist we were talking about. Doro’s arrival was therefore a major event, and we had been living and breathing it in the days leading up to the show. Myth of Rock was there, experienced it all, and brings you the full report!
by Dimitris Zacharopoulos
photos by Iro Kalligeri (@irokalligeriphotography)
To be honest, we couldn’t really predict how many people would show up for this gig. All our estimates went out the window, as a large crowd gathered at Fuzz Club that October night. Older and younger fans alike were there, all united by their love for Doro, Warlock, and melodic heavy metal in general. According to the schedule, Obscurus Rex were set to open the show for Doro. Before getting down to the music, though, we should mention that it was incredibly hot inside the venue. Just imagine, we were already sweating before the concert had even started! Once the music kicked in, however, we forgot all about it!
Obscurus Rex wasted no time hitting the stage, fired up and ready to play their songs and make sure everyone had a good time. Apart from the fact that their sound was a little too trebly, the Greek power metallers did a great job and delivered a very solid, well-rounded performance. Playing a set consisting entirely of their own material, the Athens-based band performed flawlessly and received a very positive response from the crowd. The vocals were as powerful as they needed to be, the guitars sounded rough and sharp, and the solid rhythm section provided a strong backbone for their sound. It was clear that this is a band that knows its style well and has plenty to offer. We are looking forward to their new album, which, judging by what we heard, promises to be a very interesting release, to say the least!
After the Greek support act left the stage, preparations began for Doro. The German singer didn’t take long to storm onto the stage, ready and determined to give everything she had to her Greek fans! Carefully choosing some of the best songs from both Warlock and her solo career, including hits and deep cuts, the Metal Queen put together and delivered a fantastic setlist, exactly what the fans wanted and had been waiting for. She had incredible power, energy and passion, dominating the stage with the enthusiasm and mobility of a teenager! Her voice was also in excellent shape, making you feel as if not a single day had passed since the glorious days of the ’80s. As expected, “All We Are” caused absolute mayhem, with everyone singing along to the lyrics and headbanging non-stop. “Für Immer”, meanwhile, made us feel wonderful, as this classic ballad has the power to touch even the hardest of hearts. Her band consisted of nothing but excellent musicians (I’m personally a fan of Bill Hudson), while Doro herself had an amazing connection with the audience, showing just how kind and lovely a person, she is. With a huge smile on her face, as happy as a little child and headbanging relentlessly, she won us all over. Her cover of Judas Priest’s “Breaking the Law” was also outstanding. Yes, Doro is the ultimate metal goddess, proving that women can hold a prominent and important place in the male-dominated world of rock and heavy metal!
Doro treated us to a supersonic dose of pure, German heavy metal, delivering a jaw-dropping show of true, unadulterated steel that will remain in our memories and hearts for a long time to come. It was a captivating musical journey with Doro as its undisputed star, proudly proclaiming that she’s still here, full of energy and hungry for plenty more metal!
