SLOPE | SAME KIDS. JUST LOUDER. - TOUR 2026 | Béi Chéz Heinz

SLOPE
SAME KIDS. JUST LOUDER. - TOUR 2026
Donnerstag, 8. Oktober 2026 | Béi Chéz Heinz
Einlass 19:00 | Beginn 20:00
Special Guest: DON´T TRY
Support: DEFIANCE
Coming up through the underground hardcore scene of
Duisburg (Germany) SLOPE channel heavy grooves, raw
aggression and the spirit of late 80s and early 90s
crossover — drawing from the same DNA that shaped
bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the
Machine and Beastie Boys.
Their relationship with live music was formed early on in
spaces where shows were brutal, chaotic and magnetic at
the same time — teaching the band that intensity and
honesty matter more than perfection.
Their early releases Helix (EP, 2014) and Losing Grip (EP,
2017) were deeply rooted in hardcore culture, focusing on
heavy grooves, blunt aggression and movement rather
than concept or polish. Back then, rhythm and groove were
already paired with a more colorful, offbeat approach —
visually and sonically — foreshadowing the broader palette
that would follow.
With their first LP Street Heat (2021), SLOPE deliberately
expanded their sound. Hardcore became one influence
among many, as funk, hip hop, grunge and 90s crossover
elements took a more prominent role. The album embraced
playfulness and groove without losing heaviness, resulting
in a sound that felt both raw and unconventional:
“SLOPE have embraced the fun element of their music [...]
a blend of heavy breakdowns with funky bass riffs that on
paper shouldn’t work — but SLOPE make it work
seamlessly.”
— Idioteq
Beyond the music, Street Heat marked a visual and artistic
turning point. DIY aesthetics, self-built sets and hands-on
video concepts turned the record into a broader creative
project, blurring the line between music, art and
performance.
That openness was taken further on Freak Dreams (LP,
2024). More layered, more confident and more refined, the
album pushed SLOPE beyond underground boundaries
and into a wider musical landscape. While groove and
physicality remained central, songwriting and structure
became sharper, allowing the band to explore a broader
sonic range without losing their edge:
“Freak Dreams impresses with freshness, authenticity and
constant surprises [...] a musical mix that defies genre
boundaries and sticks instantly.”
— Metal Hammer
With Freak Dreams, SLOPE fully entered a professional
environment — playing major festival stages across
Europe such as Wacken, Hellfest, Summer Breeze,
Deichbrand, Jera On Air, Resurrection Fest and Master of
Rock, while touring with bands like Body Count, Lionheart
and Madball, as well as supporting Donots and Emil Bulls.
On their upcoming record The Same Kids Just Louder (LP,
2026), SLOPE refine the chaos that has always defined
them. Where Street Heat and Freak Dreams felt open and
impulsive, the new album gives that energy clearer shape.
Built on relentless energy and unabashed fun, the songs
are packed with raps and riffs, funk and flow, hooks and
heaviness, grooves and grime — but this time with more
space to breathe. Repetition is embraced, grooves are al-
lowed to settle, and tracks feel more direct and physical,
not because less is happening, but because the essential
elements carry more weight. The sound is more focused
without losing curiosity: it’s the same drive, sharpened and
amplified.
The Same Kids Just Louder isn’t a slogan.
It’s a summary.
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