Since Electric Callboy are no strangers to collaborations (both on record and live), putting together a "solid feature" for their Download Festival set is about matching their high-energy, electronicore chaos with artists who can either match their intensity or provide a hilarious contrast.
The Performance Frontmen Nico Sallach and Kevin Ratajczyk are a double-threat duo that simply do not stop moving. Their stage presence is manic yet incredibly tight. They understand the assignment: don’t take yourselves too seriously, but take the musicianship seriously. download festival electric callboy
Here is a curated feature list split into three categories: The "Download" Regulars, The Wildcards, and The "Hypa Hypa" Specialists. Since Electric Callboy are no strangers to collaborations
The Atmosphere From the moment the intro tape rolled, the energy shifted. Download is traditionally a haven for rock and metal purists, but Electric Callboy have cracked the code on how to infiltrate this crowd with techno beats and trance synths. The atmosphere was electric (pun intended); it felt less like a traditional metal gig and more like a massive, gloriously unhinged house party. They understand the assignment: don’t take yourselves too
The Announcement: On Saturday, June 15, the band officially cancelled their performance because lead singer Nico Sallach fell ill.
The Performance