What you need to know:
Front 242, EBM’s parents, announced their separation after 40 years of experience.
What was considered the band’s return to Mexico at the end of January 2024 is now known to be true The concert that Front 242 will give on May 3rd in the West Pavilion of the Sports Palace will be the last we see this in our country.
After 40 years of musical careerwhere the Belgian group (well, they come from Belgium, bad thinking) became a worldwide reference in electronic music, Front 242 announced their separation on EBM Day (Electronic body music), which will be celebrated on February 24th in honor of the band.
Front 242 announced their separation after 40 years
“Today, with a heavy but hopeful heart, we turn to you, our fans, to share with you the news of our recent concerts.”the band said in a statement. “Now, as we prepare to raise the curtain on our live performances as FRONT 242, we are navigating a sea of emotions.”.
While writing, Front 242 thanked the fans who had witnessed their development and also the ups and downs in these four decades: “We traveled together, created unforgettable moments and shared the deep joy of music. They were more than just an audience; “They were part of our extended family.”they explained.
The band will embark on a world tour in 2024, ending in January 2025.
“The decision to step away from live performances wasn’t easy, but We believe it is important to close this chapter on a high note while preserving the essence of Front 242 that they have learned to love”reassured the band of their decision to leave fans now with memories of the band “at their best, full of energy and passion.”
Front 242 therefore invites its followers not to miss the last round of the show which will take place in places such as Mexico, the United States, Germany, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Sweden and France, lasting throughout 2024 and ending in January 2025 in its home country of Belgium.
The “Fathers of EBM” will separate so that fans can remember the band for a long time
Established since 1981, Front 242 are considered pioneers of Electronic Body Music (EBM)a musical genre that originated in Germany and Belgium at the time and was characterized by repetitive sequences, mainly with dance rhythms that were around 100 beats per minute.
The EBM mixes industrial music, electro-minimal, electro-punk and post-punk. The term was actually invented by the Belgian band as they described the sound of their EP “No Comment” (1981) like this: “Electronic Body Music, composed and produced on eight tracks by Front 242”.
And they will do several shows in Mexico in 2024 (which will be the last ones)
Back to the topic of concerts, Front 242 will be presented at the Sports Palace Pavilion on May 3rd; Before that they visit the Black Box in Tijuana on April 30th and on May 2nd they are at the C3 stage in Guadalajara. In the case of CDMX, tickets are sold through the Ticketmaster system.
In our country, the band will have the Canadian group Front Line Assembly as the opening act. So If you have the chance, you definitely shouldn’t miss these Front 242 concerts.
