Blitz Union Conquer Brno Alongside Plague Called Humanity. Metro Music Bar Brings Fans Together from Across Europe

The city of Brno became a meeting point for fans from all over Europe on Saturday, October 10, 2026. They gathered at Metro Music Bar with one common goal: to enjoy a show by Blitz Union, a band we don't get to see on Czech stages very often. Until now, their Czech gigs have taken place mostly in Prague, but this year brought a change. Blitz Union performed in Brno for the very first time. Joining them as support was local outfit Plague Called Humanity.

Even before the club opened, it was clear that we were in for a night to remember. The first eager fans were already waiting outside Metro, including devoted supporters from Germany who regularly travel to see Blitz Union live. Shortly after 7 PM, the doors finally opened and the venue gradually began to fill up. The most determined fans immediately claimed their spots in the front row to get as close to their favourite band as possible.

Plague Called Humanity: A Dark Future, a Plague Doctor Mask and Industrial Chaos

The evening kicked off with Brno-based Plague Called Humanity, a band I was seeing for the first time. Although they have been active since 2015, their music had somehow passed me by until now. Before the show, I listened to two of their latest tracks and saved the rest for the live experience.

Plague Called Humanity operate at the crossroads of cyberpunk, heavier industrial and crust, all driven by a prominent layer of industrial electronics. Their lyrics often explore dark visions of the future, the darker side of human society and a world in which technology isn't necessarily humanity's best friend.

Shortly after 7:30 PM, the band stormed onto the stage and launched straight into the opening track, Doomed. One look at the vocalist made it clear that this was not going to be an ordinary performance. Dressed in a cyberpunk-inspired costume and wearing a plague doctor mask with glowing blue eyes, he looked like a character straight out of a post-apocalyptic nightmare.

Their roughly 30-minute set was accompanied by music videos projected onto a screen behind the band, further intensifying the dark atmosphere. The setlist included tracks such as Generation, Mrtvý svět, Inner Cages, Holographic Words and The Truth.

One of the most striking moments came with Disconnection. The frontman swapped his costume for a white lab coat, while a young woman in a white dress joined him onstage. Her eyes and mouth were taped shut, and cables were wrapped around her neck, their ends held by the singer. The whole scene resembled a grim puppet show. The woman knelt before him, following his movements as the frontman manipulated her like a marionette. During the song, he gradually tore the tape away from her eyes and mouth. The performance then reached its climax when artificial blood began pouring from her mouth. The scene was chilling and perfectly complemented the dark atmosphere of Plague Called Humanity's music.

Unfortunately, the performance wasn't without technical issues involving the drums. However, the problems failed to stop the band, and the musicians saw their set through to the end. The closing stretch featured the new track Obey, followed by Anarchy, which brought Plague Called Humanity's set to a close.

Blitz Union: Mysterious Mr. Blitz, Fans from Around the World and a Korn Banger

At 8:30 PM, the mysterious figure of Mr. Blitz appeared onstage. An unmistakable symbol of Blitz Union, he has been part of the band's identity since the very beginning. Holding a flag bearing the band's logo, he stood motionless before the audience as the intro S.V.P.D.A. II filled the speakers. No words, no greeting, no unnecessary gestures. Just a mysterious figure, a flag and the anticipation of what was to come. Eventually, Mr. Blitz disappeared as quietly as he had arrived.

The suspense didn't last long. As soon as the intro faded out, the members of Blitz Union stormed onto the stage and launched into Evolution. Within seconds, it was clear that the energy levels would be sky-high that night. The band hit the stage with such intensity that their enthusiasm immediately spread to the crowd.

Although Metro Music Bar is one of Brno's smaller venues, Blitz Union managed to draw a sizeable audience, with fans travelling from well beyond the Czech Republic. The German fan club was particularly well represented, with members regularly hitting the road to follow the band on tour. During the evening, vocalist Mark also mentioned that fans had made the trip to Brno from France and even Finland. That is one of the things about music that never ceases to amaze me. People are willing to travel hundreds of kilometres, cross national borders and invest considerable amounts of time and money just to see their favourite band for a few hours. Blitz Union are a perfect example of how music can bring people together, regardless of where they come from. Huge respect to everyone who made such a long journey to Brno.

The setlist offered a cross-section of the band's material to date. Tracks included Blitzcoin, Say No To Nature, Attention, Freak Anthem, Money-Crazy World, Not Proud (To Be A Human Being), MARS and Revolution, a song that holds a special place in the band's history. It was the very first track the band wrote and released under the name Blitz Union.

Blitz Union, however, didn't limit themselves to their own material. They also had a little musical surprise in store for the fans: a cover of Blind by legendary Korn. Before launching into it, Mark entertained the crowd with a story about the band members' musical coming-of-age. According to him, drummer Governor was the only one who grew up listening to Petr Muk, while the rest of the band — Mark, Shodushi and Schtorm — supposedly listened to "normal bands" such as Korn. So they decided to give one of their songs a go together. And I have to admit, their version of Blind sounded fantastic!

After this brief detour, the band returned to its own material, continuing with The Truth, Hotel India Victoria, Human Robot, Mr. Guilty, Your Body and Plastic.

An Encore Without Leaving the Stage and a Finale That Got the Entire Venue Jumping

One of the biggest surprises for me came as the show approached its conclusion. We all know the classic scenario: the band plays its "final song", says goodbye to the crowd and disappears backstage. The fans start chanting for an encore until the musicians return to the stage and launch into another song.

Blitz Union, however, decided to put their own spin on the tradition. Instead of actually leaving, the band members stayed onstage and simply pretended they were already gone. The fans immediately caught on and began chanting loudly. The band was clearly enjoying the whole situation, and after a while, Mark ceremoniously announced into the microphone that Shodushi would be the first to return. And just like that, Blitz Union were officially "back", even though they had never actually gone anywhere. But now it was time for the final assault!

The penultimate song was FOTC, during which Shodushi put down his guitar and joined Mark on vocals. The grand finale belonged to Deleted, which literally got the entire venue jumping. Twice, the band had the whole crowd drop to their knees before leaping back up together. With this explosive burst of energy, Blitz Union said goodbye and left the stage.

But the evening was far from over. After a while, the members of Blitz Union returned to mingle with the fans, take photos, chat and thank everyone personally for their support. I was struck by how friendly, approachable and, above all, humble the guys were. They happily shook hands with fans, gave them their time and never seemed in a hurry to leave. It was clear that they genuinely appreciate their supporters and don't see them as just an anonymous crowd standing below the stage.

Brno Deserves to See Blitz Union Again

Saturday night at Metro Music Bar proved that even a smaller venue can deliver a live experience packed with heavy music, energy and unforgettable moments. Plague Called Humanity brought a dark industrial show with striking theatrical elements, while Blitz Union delivered catchy choruses and an enormous amount of energy.

On behalf of the Rebel Sound editorial team, I'd like to thank both bands — Blitz Union and Plague Called Humanity — for their fantastic performances and an evening full of music, energy and unforgettable moments. Huge thanks also go to all the technicians, sound engineers, lighting crew, organizers and, of course, the team at Metro Music Bar, without whom events like this simply wouldn't be possible.

All that remains is to hope that Blitz Union's first-ever Brno show has convinced them that Moravia is well worth returning to. If this evening proved anything, it's that Brno is hungry for their music and knows how to create a seriously explosive atmosphere.

And if you missed Blitz Union's only Czech show this year, there's no need to despair. After the New Year, you can plan a trip to Germany, where the band will hit the road for its TOTC Tour. Perhaps it's the perfect opportunity to find out for yourself why their fans are willing to travel across Europe to see them.

Thanks once again for a fantastic night, and we hope to see you all back in Brno soon!

Text: Kateřina

Photos: Matess, Kateřina