The Romp

the romp. started their hardcore campaign in 1993 with a classic 3-man line-up. Two demos were recorded, which quickly spread beyond the borders of Franconia in the scene. In 1995 the single "Blood" appeared on the "Striving for Togetherness" label, produced by Boston metal legend Rich Spillberg (Wargasm, Bitter, Keith Caputo). The KISS cover version "Love Gun" appeared on the KISS Deutschland tribute sampler, which was distributed worldwide by the KISS Army. In 1999 6 songs were recorded for the mini CD "Let's die", also produced by Rich Spillberg. Several live concerts and tours through Germany and the Czech Republic followed. Especially to the scene in Teplice the romp. has always had a close connection. In 2002 Chris (ex-Lavatory) joined the band as second guitarist and since 2004 Hannes is the official shouter. In 2006 guitarist and songwriter Gunnar said goodbye to Germany and returned to his old home country in 2014 after 9 years in New Zealand. In 2016 the band was reactivated and is now stronger than ever. Musically, the romp. are most likely in the NY hardcore genre, with fat metal parts providing a breath of fresh air. Their live shows are always a guarantee for raw power and concentrated energy. Live concerts and new album from September 2018. the romp played gigs and festivals with Beowülf, Baffdecks, Brightside, D.O.A., Drecksau, Growing Movement, Headcrash, Integrity, Lavatory, Normahl, Neglect, No Redeeming Social Value, Punishable Act, Rawside, Ringworm, Ryker's, Sheer Terror, Spermbirds and others.