Kapela Horkýže Slíže to Release New Album Created Using Traditional Methods

Slovak punk-rock formation Horkýže Slíže is releasing its brand-new album titled …a čarovné slovíčko? accompanied by a single and video clip for the track Monte Mabu, according to singer Peter “Kuko” Hrivňák. The 16-track record will be officially baptized on August 28 at the band’s own Slížovica festival in Nitra, setting the stage for a major autumn tour across the Czech Republic and Slovakia starting in October.

Album Details and Creative Process Behind the New Record

The upcoming album brings together a collection of material gathered over several years, according to drummer Marek “Jean Claude Vandel” Viršík. Speaking about the creative direction, Viršík noted that the band members met regularly in the rehearsal room to jam out ideas organically. The tracklist includes material from five-year-old or older drawers alongside fresh compositions written directly during studio sessions. Hrivňák explained that the album’s title, which translates to “…and the magic word?”, stems from his habitual onstage reaction when concert crowds enthusiastically demand encores. Meanwhile, regarding the band’s signature sound, Hrivňák stated that listeners seeking something radically different might be disappointed because the new songs proudly carry the group’s established face.

Tour Dates and Setlist Expectations for the Autumn Run

Horkýže Slíže will launch their extensive tour on October 9 in Valašské Klobouky, with the final show scheduled for November 27 in Bratislava, based on the band’s official schedule. The tour itinerary features high-profile stops including a two-night residency at Prague’s Lucerna Music Bar on November 3 and November 4. Other confirmed concert locations include Brno, Jablonec nad Nisou, Kolín, Karlovy Vary, Kralupy nad Vltavou, Ostrava, Most, and Boskovice. Guitarist Juraj “Doktor” Štefánik emphasized that alongside fresh tracks, the setlists will heavily feature beloved concert staples such as Maštaľ, Logická hádanka, Žužu, Silný refrén, and Mám v P… na lehátku. Štefánik pointed out that omitting these major hits would be unthinkable for their live shows, comparing it to the rock band Olympic failing to perform Okno mé lásky.

Lineup Dynamics and Sustained Live Circuit Success

Despite maintaining a sound rooted in upbeat punk rock and humorous lyricism that rarely receives mainstream radio airplay, Horkýže Slíže maintains a relentless touring schedule of roughly one hundred concerts every year, according to band records. The current lineup features Peter Hrivňák on vocals, guitarists Juraj Štefánik and Mário “Sabotér” Sabo, drummer Marek Viršík, and Czech bassist Veronika Smetanová, who hails from Lovosice. Reflecting on her role within the group, Smetanová noted that growing up in male-dominated environments made the transition seamless for her, adding that she believes the feminine energy has benefited the band positively.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the new Horkýže Slíže album released?

The album titled …a čarovné slovíčko? will be officially baptized on August 28 during the Slížovica festival in Nitra, following the release of the single Monte Mabu.

Where does the autumn tour stop?

According to the band’s tour plan, the concerts kick off on October 9 in Valašské Klobouky and wrap up on November 27 in Bratislava, with notable stops including a two-night performance at Prague’s Lucerna Music Bar.

Who is in the current band lineup?

The group consists of Peter “Kuko” Hrivňák, Juraj “Doktor” Štefánik, Mário “Sabotér” Sabo, Marek “Jean Claude Vandel” Viršík, and bassist Veronika Smetanová.