14.03.2026 Kozoria

Grafschafter Metalfest

Alte Weberei, Nordhorn (Germany)

(Canon EOS R6 Mark II with Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM and RF 70-200MM F2.8L IS USM Z)

After the musicians of Symbtomy, Kozoria had the second-longest journey of the day. The sound remained heavy, but the musical direction shifted. The four guys from France brought more melodic riffs and occasional clean vocals back to the stage. Combined with some synth elements, this created a truly tasty mix that definitely didn’t leave the audience cold. To me, it felt like a blend of Gojira with hints of Children of Bodom.
Frontman and guitarist Julien Perdereau in particular occasionally evoked memories of Alexi Laiho, especially when he rested his guitar on his knee and grinned at the crowd. Despite their 13-year existence, the band hasn’t released much material. Just one full-length album (“The Source,” 2024) and a handful of singles. But that was enough to put together a really strong set that held the audience’s full attention. Alongside Perdereau, Kevin Delcourt handled the second guitar, Bertrand Janicot played bass, and Pierre Gelinotte manned the drums in the back. The guys clearly enjoyed playing in Nordhorn, and they made sure the crowd felt that energy. They repeatedly encouraged everyone to clap along and the audience responded instantly. As a result, the atmosphere surpassed even that of Necrotesque’s set. Hair was flying, and the performance was loudly celebrated when the band had to leave the stage after a good 45 minutes.

Setlist:

• Fading Embers
• Division
• List Not Complete

Weblinks:

	Kozoria Homepage of the French band Kozoria.
	Grafschafter Metalfest Homepage of the Grafschafter Metalfest at Alte Weberei at Nordhorn (Germany).

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