17 Mar
NEWS-ARCHIVE
DEAD HONECKERS (GER)
For years, they've been BTF regulars, beer drinkers, and pogo-starters in front of the stage. This year, they're finally on it themselves.
The DEAD HONECKER from Leipzig deliver raw German punk with heart, attitude, and enough noise to make any electricity meter spin. For years, they've been wreaking havoc between the AZ (Alternative Center), pubs, and benefit gigs, earning a live reputation that's about as quiet as a jackhammer in a stairwell. Political, direct, sometimes melodic, mostly loud.
Or as they themselves would say: Honekcore instead of state ceremony. And if you're wondering whether the name is a self-fulfilling prophecy:
Don't worry... the Honeckers are dead, but punk lives on!
So: Raise your beer, clear your throat, and let the pogo begin. DEAD HONECKER – finally on a BTF stage!
16 Mar
KACKSCHLACHT (GER)
German punk from Braunschweig, fast, dirty, and deliberately stripped down: The band consists of two brothers and relies on guitar, drums, and fast, no-frills, ramshackle punk. Active since the early 2010s, they've released several albums over the years.
The name says it all:
KACKSCHLACHT sounds like someone set a trash can on fire and then decided to make music to it. Not polished, but a state of emergency. No slicks, no polish, just full-on assault.
Short songs, high speed, no time for chit-chat, just pure mayhem. And that's exactly why we're excited that things are about to get even heavier on the Glaubitz field.
So grab your beer, grit your teeth, and let's go: KACKSCHLACHT! The name's shit, but the band isn't.
15 Mar
ZSK (GER)
Have ZSK ever actually played in Glaubitz before? Yes, no, maybe? The chroniclers exchange questioning glances, but really, it doesn't matter at all, because ZSK are coming this year! Really! After the Rock am Ring stage, now our slightly smaller festival version, which shows that the (adopted) Berliners have never forgotten their roots. A band that now manages to convey support and hope across generations – combative, forward-looking, always positive. Sounds almost like what we were thinking when, a few months ago, we decided during our motivational session to revive BACK TO FUTURE. So it's a perfect fit, we give them an imaginary high five; ZSK were and are long overdue. We're absolutely thrilled that it's finally happening in 2026!
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14 Mar
POWERSOLO (DK)
“100% Donkey Punk” – that’s how these musical virtuosos, active since the mid-90s, describe their sound. It’s definitely a spectacle you can expect, a wild mix of diverse styles ranging from surf, trash, psychobilly, garage, and country to punk. The band bio whets the appetite (and a little bit of the nerves): “...Powersolo’s live shows often leave even the most seasoned concertgoers bewildered, but are always entertained by their bizarre and silly, yet menacing, stage antics…”. Sounds tempting? Sounds like “Wow, what did I just see?”? After-show moment? We’re looking forward to this Danish delicacy and are more than excited to see Powersolo with mastermind Kim Kix! Jambalaya – Xtra Spicy!
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13 Mar
THE LIZARDS (ESP)
THE LIZARDS are one of the bands we wanted to present to you last year. When we started working on this summer's lineup, it quickly became clear: we absolutely had to invite them again! Colossal energy punk straight out of rock 'n' roll high school, PJ Soles meets Joan Jett – we're only pulling the Baboon Show comparison out of thin air for the sake of a better description. The trio from Barcelona will definitely make a lot of new fans; we're incredibly excited for THE LIZARDS at Back To Future!
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12 Mar
BLUT UND EISEN, yes, exactly those!
Founded sometime during the early days of chaos (1982!), somewhat sporadic in recent years, but recently back with a brilliant new lineup on vocals: uncompromising, riotous, and consistently anti-establishment, old-school German punk. “Dare I say it?”: This is going to be epic! We're looking forward to BLUT + EISEN at BACK TO FUTURE!
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11 Feb
06 Feb
BREAKOUT (FRA)
Fresh from France: BREAKOUT return to Glaubitz after 9 years – it's about time! Street punk mayhem on par with such exceptional gentlemen as THE UNSEEN, THE CASUALTIES, or MONSTER SQUAD: studded belts, mohawks, middle fingers! 1982 in 2026, 1977 told the truth – BREAKOUT at BACK TO FUTURE!
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18 Jan
UPDATE
The short break is over, and we're turning the volume up to maximum again. So here's the next update on this year's BACK TO FUTURE!
We've been busy reshuffling the lineup to bring you some names you might not see everywhere.
More detailed band announcements will follow in the coming weeks, but we're especially excited to announce two acts: PANSY DIVISION and the DEAD PIONEERS!
PANSY DIVISION, the legendary queercore icons from America—active since 1991—have always been at the top of our internal wish list, just as we've been working hard to secure the political punks DEAD PIONEERS for some time now. Two acts whose attitude and message are more important than ever these days.
Plus, the band of the moment: BUTTERWEGGE, currently and quite deservedly featured prominently on the cover of Ox-Fanzine. Also on the bill: the all-girl riot punks DUMMY TOYS from China, MARCH - female-fronted punk from the Netherlands, NOWITSCHOK, in our opinion the most toxic Oi! band around right now, GUM BLEED (also from China), and our all-time Back To Future favorites GIUDA from Rome.
Does the cocktail sound good to you? Should we add anything else? We're still in negotiations with a few bands, so there will be more news in the coming days and weeks!
18 Dec 25
PRE-SALE
Between the obligatory mulled wine buzz and watching all the Christmas movies, we just restocked our usual favorite ticket outlets with Back To Future hard tickets. So if you're desperately searching for a last-minute gift, you won't be disappointed at these shops and mail-order companies. The complete list is below.
Don't worry, we'll be confirming more bands in the coming days. GLAUBITZ IS BACK!