Biography

Founded in Cologne in 2013, Plainride have slowly but steadily established themselves as one of the rising stars of Germany’s Heavy Rock underground. Never quite belonging to any particular genre clique, the band has garnered a reputation for their sweat-drenched, high octane live shows (more than 120 in 9 countries to date) as well as their eclectic musical repertoire – experimenting with violin, organ, and harmonica from an early stage in their career. Hailed by some as the German response to Clutch, Plainride’s songs frequently feature cryptic mythological references and fierce social criticism – wrapped in catchy riffs and big choruses reminiscent of Heavy Rock greats like Monster Magnet and Soundgarden. The year 2023 sees Plainride bouncing back strong from the pandemic with the release of their third, self-titled album to critical acclaim and supporting U.S. Sludge & Roll legends Corrosion Of Conformity on their European tour.