(Stoner Rock, Freiburg)

DEAF PROOF's sound can probably best be described as psychedelic stoner rock that creates a very specific and unique atmosphere. The band, which is from Freiburg/Germany, has made a handful of changes concerning their line-up ever since they were founded in 2006. They now consist of J. Fredo (lead vocals/guitar), JP (bass) and Pedro (drums). Since 2013, the band has released multiple highly acclaimed demos, of which “Beyond the Orange Door Demos” (2013) received special attention.

It soon became obvious that DEAF PROOF were aiming much higher than swirling up desert sand and coming up with catchy riffs for their songs. “DEATH SOUNDS ANGRY” (2014 on cd, 2015 on vinyl via KrautedMind Records) made clear that the band has now reached new heights: DEAF PROOF'S work is characterized by a very mature and multifaceted sound, driven by an unrelenting passion to create both extensive post-rock passages and epic psychedelic soundscapes. Often enough, the band rejects vocals altogether in order for the instrumental passages to gain new momentum. By reaching beyond their comfort zone and rejecting all standards, DEAF PROOF succeed in developing an idiosyncratic style. The trio composes highly dynamic and complex sound beasts that go well beyond the length of ten minutes, seamlessly transitioning from one epic passage to the next.

“BLOOD RED SKY SESSIONS” (limited red tape, vinyl 2016 on KrautedMind) from 2015 is like a documentation of a songwriting and jamming process, which is delivering the listener some kind of a live experience and an inside view. Three different jam sessions take the listener on a psychedelic stoner rock trip in a fuzzy spaceship. What distinguishes DEAF PROOF from other bands in the realms of psychedelic/stoner rock is that they master their instruments brilliantly - and this is precisely what makes them sound awesome. Unsurprisingly, the band also succeeds in impressing their audience when playing live. Since having started playing live shows, DEAF PROOF have shared the stage with big names such as Saint Vitus, Orange Goblin, monkey3, Mars Red Sky, Omega Massif, Naam, Abrahama, Mother of God, Glowsun and S.N.O Stonewall Noise Orchestra.

Day 1 (Friday, 30.09.2016)

Day 2 (Saturday, 01.10.2016)

Day 3 (Sunday, 02.10.2016)

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