Metal music enthusiasts have always found a home at the Rock um zu helfen event in Germany, and the most recent iteration in 2023 did not dissapoint. The festival featured an incredible roster of standout musicians, each of which brought their own special flair to the stage. The crowd was energized by Korpiklaani's stirring performance, which featured their distinctive folk-metal sound. OOMPH! provided their industrial metal sound, and Karbholz entertained with a high-octane punk rock performance.
The O'Reillys and the Paddyhats, who combined punk rock with Celtic folk, created a dynamic environment that had the entire audience singing along. However, it wasn't just about the strong sound. Haggard's symphonic metal concert, which included their amazing musicianship and operatic vocals, was outstanding. Another highlight was the hard-hitting rock and roll of Thundermother and the melodic punk rock of Unantastbar.
Both Goitzsche Front and Finntroll brought their distinctive brand of metal to the stage; the former gave a stirring performance that got the crowd chanting, and the latter fused black metal with folk songs. Fiddler's Green completed the list of best performers with their upbeat folk punk style, which got everyone on their feet.
The Rock um zu helfen festival in 2023 was a huge success all around, and these top performers brought their A-game, giving electrifying performances that had the audience clamoring for more.