Endstand - Wasted Years - Litbarski
Refuse Records presents:
ENDSTAND (Riihimäki, Finland / Combat Rock Industry)
Endstand started in early 1996, meaning the band turns 30 this year. After a 15 year break Endstand got back together in 2025 to play two huge comeback shows in Tampere, Finland, following a couple of more club shows and then a handful of
festivals in Finland. There was also demand to play abroad, but due to a very limited time to play shows, they could not do this last
year. This year the band will play Mainland Europe first time after their last tour in 2007 – so you could say it’s about time!
Endstand’s music can be described as melodic hardcore. The lyrics of the band have always been somewhat political, voicing opinion about things they felt important – human and animal
rights, screaming for better world for us all, equality and peace. Live shows are where Endstand get to show their best sides; energetic and passionate performance, letting out the frustration, showing emotions and most of all, having fun celebrating life and friendship.
When the band was more active, they toured constantly and got to be one of the most popular European hardcore bands. Now with other obligations in life, it is a very rare opportunity to catch
these Finns playing again, so better not miss this chance!
Links:
https://combatrockindustry.bandcamp.com/album/burning-bridges
https://combatrockindustry.bandcamp.com/album/never-fall-into-silence
https://www.instagram.com/endstand_band/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Endstand-100063746919107/
WASTED YEARS (Koln / Not Sorry Records)
WASTED YEARS is a punk band from Cologne. Overdriven guitars, minor riffs with a late '90s vibe, all tied together by Cati's catchy vocals. The band made their debut with a EP in 2021. In 2023, WASTED YEARS released their first full-length album titled "Restless". "It's a real surprise that WASTED YEARS come from Cologne and not from Portland or Olympia. The American influences of punk and emo from bands like RVIVR, ALKALINE TRIO, and HOT WATER MUSIC jump out at you when listening to their debut album, Restless." (Ox-Fanzine, Bianca Hartmann on WASTED YEARS' "Restless")
Recently, WASTED YEARS recorded new songs for a 7" with Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden in Oakland. "Detours" will be released in April 2025. You might recognize some familiar faces in WASTED YEARS, as these folks have previously played in bands like PUNCH, VADERS, FORCE OF CHANGE, or SHORT FUSE. The band is part of the NOT SORRY label family.
https://wastedyearspunk.bandcamp.com/
LITBARSKI (Berlin)
„It‘s dripping wet with Rites of Spring influences and you can hear plenty of links to the second half of Zen Arcade.“ - Maximum Rock‘n‘Roll
https://litbarski.bandcamp.com/album/s-t
25.05.2026 BERLIN
ACROSS FROM WILLY-BRANDT HAUS, 20.00
