On a chilly February evening, the city of Munich echoed with the ferocious sounds of black metal, thanks to the powerful performance by the French black metal band, Hats Barn. Known for their dark themes and explosive musical compositions, the band has been active since 2005 and hails from Lille, Hauts-de-France​¹​. Formed initially by Psycho, the band has seen various members over the years, with the current lineup boasting Psycho (Vocals), Soggoth (Guitar), Kryos (Drums), and Ruine (Bass for live sessions)​²​.

The concert held on 23rd February 2023, at Backstage Werk in Munich, was nothing short of a descent into the abyss of black metal, as described by fans and attendees​³​​⁴​. With their darkly poetic lyrics and blistering musical prowess, Hats Barn did more than just entertain; they transported the audience to a realm where the band’s themes of human genocide, profanation, and war held sway​¹​.

This performance was one of the two they’ve had in Germany out of their 22 concerts, marking a special occasion for the German black metal aficionados​⁵​. Unfortunately, the setlist for this particular performance is yet to be updated, but fans who were there can contribute to filling in the blanks on setlist.fm​⁶​.

The Munich concert was a part of a series of performances across Europe, with subsequent shows in Milan, San Donà di Piave, and Zagreb, illustrating the band’s growing influence and the unyielding allure of black metal across borders​⁴​.

As Hats Barn continue to exalt the darkness through their music, the echoes of their Munich performance will resonate among the black metal community for a long time to come. With every chord struck and every lyric belted out, Hats Barn reaffirmed the unyielding spirit of black metal, marking the night as an unforgettable experience for everyone present.

The night was not just a concert; it was a celebration of black metal, a genre that continues to thrive and evolve, much like Hats Barn who has come a long way since its inception. As the band members bid goodbye to the Munich audience, the anticipation for their next return could already be felt in the cold night air.