“KIŠA” swept us away harder than any storm!!
RUM SMUGGLERS were simply the best possible choice to break the depression on this icy night and raise the atmosphere before Mantra’s performance! After we watched them several times on smaller stages, they finally caused enthusiasm by successfully conquering bigger stages, such as the one at the Boogaloo club and Tvornica kulture! The band proved to be musically perfectly coordinated and worthy of bigger stages and performances and delighted us with an explosive performance charged with positive emotions and mischief in the manner of real pirates!
MANNTRA concert was held at Tvornica kulture on March 27, 2026 as part of the “Titans” tour was a true proof of why this band is known as one of the most explosive live forces on the European metal scene.
The evening began with a sign of anticipation, but as soon as the band members took the stage, the space of the Big Drive turned into an eruptive mass of energy. The very first bars of the material from the new Titans album showed how much the band had grown sonically – powerful riffs, industrial rhythms and recognizable folk elements merged into a massive, hypnotic wall of sound.
Manntra demonstrated exceptional control and precision throughout the performance, but without losing the raw power that defines them. Their fusion of industrial, goth and folk metal sounded stronger than ever, while the vocals and instrumental parts perfectly balanced between melodiousness and aggressive attack. The audience reacted instinctively – every chorus was sung in unison, and the energy from the stage spilled through the entire hall.
The dynamics of the set left a special impression. The band skilfully combined new songs with proven favourites from the War of The Heathens album, creating a concert that never had a weak moment. The intensity did not decrease for a second – on the contrary, as the concert drew to a close, the atmosphere became increasingly charged.
It is difficult to list all the highlights of the evening because there were simply too many! Some of the highlights were certainly the performances of the songs “Yelena”, “In the Shadows”, “Skal”, “Ori Ori” and “The Heart of the Storm”. The performance of “Unholy Water (Voda)” was marked by the singer’s jump into the audience, which caused universal enthusiasm! Of course, the absolute highlight of the evening was the performance of the musical gem: “Rain”, which completely blew the audience away!
Encore started with a performance of „Lipa“ with special guests: METAKLAPA! Metaklapa were phenomenal, as always, and caused a special enthusiasm with their performance of Run to the Hills!
What sets Manntra apart is their ability to sound as powerful live as they do on studio recordings, but with an added dimension – an unpredictable, almost ritualistic energy. Their communication with the audience was direct and honest, which further strengthened the sense of community and turned the concert into a collective experience.
This performance in Zagreb once again confirmed that Manntra is not just a band that is listened to – it is a band that is experienced. The “Titans” tour showed their full strength, and the concert at Tvornica kulture will be remembered as an evening of explosive energy, superb performance and absolute dominance of the stage.
Manntra concluded the big European tour in the best possible way: on home soil, in Zagreb. The concert was an emotional eruption of an incredible amount of positive energy and pure happiness, since the concert was attended by the band’s biggest fans who came from all parts of Croatia, but also from Germany despite the storm that was close to a natural disaster! The concert was a unique eruption of joy and a special celebration with highly explosive and positive energy.
The crucial point is: the moment of newfound love for Manntra! I thought it was impossible for me to love the band more than I loved them, but after this evening and the wonderful concert, I finally discovered that I actually adore Manntra, and not just love them, and that is truly the most beautiful feeling in the world!! Thank you Manntra for a wonderful evening, we recommend to everyone to never ever miss the band’s concert, even if there is an ongoing natural disaster!
Author: Kristina Hećimović
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