When do doors and the concert start?

Doors open on Friday, 20.03.2026 at 19:00, concert begins around 20:30.

How much do the tickets cost?

Entry is free, no tickets are required.

Where does the concert take place?

At the Galeriehaus, Sophienberg 28, 95028 Hof. The location is centrally located in the train station district and is accessible on foot from the city center.

Is there information on parking and access?

Due to the central location, walking or using public transport is recommended. Parking options can be found in the public street space of the city center, please observe local signage.

Is there a support act or opening bands?

Yes, in addition to ANCST, WELK from Leipzig is announced as the support act.

What kind of music can I expect?

Blackened Hardcore and Crust with Black and Death Metal influences at ANCST, as well as melancholy-tinged Black-Punk between Metal, Hardcore, and Punk at WELK.

ANCST & WELK live in Hof - Galeriehaus Concert 2026

Name: ANCST & WELK – Blackened Hardcore at Galeriehaus Hof
Start: 2026-03-20T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-03-21T00:00:00+01:00
Location: Galeriehaus

Blastbeats in the Train Station District: ANCST & WELK unleash the Galeriehaus

On Friday, March 20, 2026, the Galeriehaus in Hof will become the epicenter for Blackened Hardcore and angry-melancholic soundscapes. The Berlin DIY institution ANCST meets WELK from Leipzig – two scene bands that combine attitude, hardness, and heart. Doors open at 19:00, concert starts at around 20:30.

Black Energy, Precise Orchestration

ANCST shapes high-speed orchestration from Black Metal, Crust, and metallic Hardcore with tremolo riffs, double bass salvos, and razor-sharp synchronization. An intense concert experience is created on stage: cold light beams cut through the room, the sound remains transparent, the stage performance uncompromising. With the current album 'Dominion,' the collective presents new material oscillating between groove, catharsis, and atmospheric interludes.

WELK: Melancholy Meets Edge

WELK weaves Metal, Hardcore, and Punk into a melancholy-tinged Black-Punk tapestry. Lyrically clearly positioned, musically forceful: raw vocals, shimmering guitar layers, eruptive dynamics. The live atmosphere fluctuates between contemplative tension arcs and cathartic outbursts – audience mood: swept away, close, real.

DIY Ethos That Endures

Both acts represent a credible DIY approach: self-productions, independent artwork, politically and aesthetically consistent. This independence also shapes the stage experience: direct contact, no gimmicks, just intensity, precision, and attitude.

Sound, Light, Emotion

In the intimate setting of the Galeriehaus, the nuances of the mix unfold: powerful low frequencies, clearly drawn cymbals, densely woven guitar layers. Short breath pauses set dramatic accents before the next blast beat wave rolls in – a contrast play that cleverly utilizes the room's acoustics and gives goosebumps.

Conclusion

An evening for all who love uncompromising extreme sound and authentic club atmosphere. Free entry, strong bands, short distances – experience ANCST & WELK live and immediate at Galeriehaus Hof.