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Unheilig Frontman Tears Muscle in Oberhausen, Pauses Briefly Then Finishes Show

The incident prompted fan praise for his resilience alongside complaints about crowding and logistics.

Overview

  • Der Graf halted the sold-out Oberhausen concert after an onstage muscle fiber tear and, after brief treatment, returned to complete the set, the band said on Instagram.
  • He reappeared in roughly ten minutes and performed while favoring one leg, later thanking the crowd for carrying him through the night.
  • Attendees reported overcrowding in the Turbinenhalle, citing blocked exits and stairs, poor parking, and blurry rear screens in social media comments.
  • The Oberhausen injury follows his November comeback opener in Leipzig, where a fall from the stage resulted in a lost tooth.
  • Further Turbinenhalle dates are listed for Tuesday and for January 15 and 16, with no cancellations noted in the articles.