Bring Me The Horizon inspires in Cologne: A concert in a class of its own!

Bring Me The Horizon inspires in Cologne: A concert in a class of its own!

It was a weekend of superlatives for rock fans: Bring Me The Horizon performed as headliners at the well-known festivals Rock at the ring and Rock in the Park thrilled the crowds. On June 12, 2025, the band around frontman Oli Sykes was not only praised for their festival performance, but also put on an explosive show at the Cologne Palladium that was widely announced and sold out just as quickly. That evening, the musicians proved once again that they can handle the pressure of headlining roles - despite initial concerns expressed by fans and critics.

The atmosphere in the Palladium was not ideal because of the hall's special design, but the almost three-digit prices charged for tickets did not deter spectators from attending. How morecore.de reported, the show opened at 8 p.m. sharp with the rousing song “DArkSide.” And while the setlist of the Cologne show was almost identical to that of the festival, what was particularly eye-catching was the impressive light show, which captivated the fans despite the reduced stage show.

An unforgettable evening at the Palladium

Oli Sykes was in top form vocally and the band's enthusiasm for playing convinced the audience. Classic songs like “Happy Song” were enthusiastically received, while the live premiere of the Oasis cover “Wonderwall” brought additional cheers. The interaction with the fans was another highlight: Sykes brought a supporter on stage to perform the song “Antivist” with him. The concert finally ended at 9:25 p.m. - an early end for many, but one that increased the anticipation for the festival

The shows at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park took place to the cheers of tens of thousands of fans. Impericon highlights that the 2025 festival is celebrating a special anniversary: ​​40 years of Rock am Ring! The first notes sounded with surprise acts such as Electric Callboy and Roy Blanco & Die Abbrunzati Boys, followed by an impressive series of performances in which Bring Me The Horizon captivated the crowd with pyrotechnics and audience interaction.

A look at the future

The latest developments around Rock am Ring also have interesting news up their sleeve: Linkin Park has already been announced as the headliner for 2026, which increases anticipation for next year. But who could forget the breathtaking experiences of this year? While A Day To Remember still resonates with emotional moments and Poppy's performance on the Mandora Stage, Bring Me The Horizon undeniably remains in fans' minds.

Overall, the weekend was a successful mix of nostalgia and a spirit of optimism that made the hearts of music lovers beat faster and revived the feeling of community and celebration. Rock am Ring remains an important anchor point in the festival landscape and shows that the love of music never goes away - on the contrary, it continues to blossom, just like the performances of bands like Bring Me The Horizon, who continue to reinvent themselves.