Video produced by 360 Grad Design
J.B.O. the self-proclaimed ‘defenders of nonsense,’ serve the first slug from their upcoming album Haus Of The Rising Fun today. Living in a world turning faster than you can even follow, the Franconians look back on the ‘good ol’ times’ with their single “Ka-Fump!,” which invites fans to the band’s new record, due out on January 9, 2026 through new label partner PERCEPTION. The song originates in Shania Twain’s world-wide known track “Ka-Ching!” but comes along in a unique pink wrapping as it can only be created by J.B.O.
They rejoice: “‘Ka-Fump!’ In neo-German, the opening sound of a beer bottle would be described as ‘satisfying.’ We’ve reflected on why it is like that and which emotions it provokes, resulting in the lyrics of this song. Or as we’re used to say in Franconia: ‘Let’s go and have a party!’”
The accompanying music video guides the audience deep into Franconian undergrowth where the group — Veit, Hannes, Ralph & Wolfram — have embarked on an almost endless quest for well-deserved after-work beers. At the end of this adventurous trip, J.B.O. are finally rewarded by the Holy Hop Grail – presented by a very special guest. Who that is? Find out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiGvklyYB1E
Stream the single: https://jbo.rpm.link/kafumpPR
The creational period of J.B.O.’s ‘pink light district’ opus is almost over, and more details can be expected very soon. Until then: cheers!
J.B.O. live:
“30 Years of “Explizite Lyrik” Tour 2025”
w/ BRUNHILDE (*), LOCAL SUPPORT (**)
Presented by Metal Hammer & Rock Antenne
22.05.2025 CH Langenthal – OldCapitol **
23.05.2025 DE Stadtschwarzach – 150 Jahre Feuerwehr ^ **
24.05.2025 DE Rastatt – BadnerHalle *
^ Festival Show
12.06.2025 DE Saalfeld – Marktfest
13.06.2025 DE Flensburg – Courtyard Sessions
14.06.2025 DE Gifhorn – Unser Aller Festival
20.06.2025 AT Vienna – Donauinselfest *NEW*
27.06.2025 DE Rainau-Schwabsberg – Rock am Limes
29.06.2025 DE Feuchtwangen-Dorfgütingen – Moos MeadoW Festival
02.07.2025 DE Ballenstedt – Rockharz Open Air *SOLD OUT*
05.07.2025 DE Bad Dürkheim – Rock im Wingert
18.07.2025 DE Wertheim – Burg (“Explizite Lyrik” Show)
19.07.2025 DE Eggebek – Shelter Festival
26.07.2025 DE Obing – Festwoche am See
08.08.2025 DE Zossen – Area 1-1-2
09.08.2025 DE Böbing – OpenAir
10.10.2025 AT Klagenfurt – VZK Veranstaltungszentrum (“Explizite Lyrik” Show)
11.10.2025 AT Wörgl – VZ Komma (“Explizite Lyrik” Show)
24.10.2025 DE Thalmässing – Music-Adventure
25.10.2025 DE Bächingen – 75 Jahre Musikverein “Eintracht”
28./29.11.2025 DE Weissenhäuser Strand/Ostsee – Metal Hammer Paradise
“Tour Of The Rising Fun 2025/2026”
Presented by Rock Antenne & Metal Hammer
04.12.2025 CH Rubigen – Mühle Hunziken
05.12.2025 DE Munich – Backstage
27.12.2025 DE Jena – F-Haus
28.12.2025 DE Münster – Sputnikhalle
29.12.2025 DE Würzburg – Posthalle
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02.01.2026 DE Nuremberg – Löwensaal
09.01.2026 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
10.01.2026 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
16.01.2026 DE Hanover – Pavillon
17.01.2026 DE Mutterstadt – Palatinum
23.01.2026 DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
24.01.2026 DE Saarbrücken – Garage
30.01.2026 DE Sondershausen – Stocksen 2.0
31.01.2026 DE Hallstadt – Vamos
06.02.2026 CH Seewen – Gaswerk Eventbar
07.02.2026 DE Gummersbach – Halle 32
13.02.2026 DE Halle – Steintor-Varieté
14.02.2026 DE Regensburg-Obertraubling – Eventhall Airport
20.02.2026 DE Ramstein – Congress Center
07.03.2026 DE Bayreuth – Das Zentrum
13.03.2026 DE Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
14.03.2026 DE Herford – KulturWerk
Info & Tickets: https://www.jbo.de/tour/
J.B.O. live in Dresden (April 4, 2025)
Photo credit: Anja Pankotsch / Rattenscharfe Photos
About J.B.O.
Heavy guitars and German lyrics combined with Franconian sense for nonsense don’t work? Way off the mark! Since 1989, J.B.O. have multiply proven that they’re the real masters of comedy metal – over the course of 14 studio albums to be concrete. Additionally awarded with two gold records, the quartet are mostly known for covering hit songs by artists of different genres, giving them a unique twist through re-written lyrics with an extra portion of humour.
Their original tracks shouldn’t remain unnoticed nevertheless since they also popularise with not minor jocular lyrical content. Fan favourites such as “Ein guter Tag zum Sterben”[‘A Good Day To Die’] are classics of the band’s repertoire and vital parts of each and every J.B.O. concert.
From die-hard old-school metalheads to families and kids and fans beyond the hard’n’heavy boundaries: Their wide range of musical inspiration has resulted in an equally varied amount of followers which sees J.B.O. unite all sorts of people under their multicoloured musical roof and especially in front of the stages, making them even more outstanding amidst the heavily crowded world of artists out there.
J.B.O. are:
Hannes “G. Laber” Holzmann | vocals, guitars
Veit “Vito C.” Kutzer | vocals, guitars
Ralph Bach | bass
Wolfram Kellner | drums
More on J.B.O.:
jbo.de | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | TikTok | Bluesky | Mastodon
YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | jbo-fans.de
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About PERCEPTION
PERCEPTION is the latest label imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music. Following the successful addition of ROAR, a sub-label dedicated to emerging talents and artists, PERCEPTION is set to provide a strong foundation for regionally and stylistically leading bands with high growth potential.
Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme and hard music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists by offering best services and practices in the industry. Reigning Phoenix Music’s paramount goal is to help the artists amplify their music and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in London, UK.
More on PERCEPTION:
perception.music | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok