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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · 17d

Last chance to see us live in 2025.

📅 19 Oct – Local Heroes Styria, p.p.c. Graz
📅 25 Oct – Metal Night, Kulturkeller Gleisdorf
📅 16 Nov – TBA 👀

16 Nov might be waiting for us… let’s see what October brings. ✨

🎟 Tickets available directly from us!

#StoryofaStranger #Metalcore #HeavyMusi

STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · 25d

In-ear rehearsals = silence, random screams & total chaos 🎧 Who else knows this struggle?

#Metal #Music #POV #MusicianProblems #BandLife #Metalcore #Relatable

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Sep 18

Phil – Clean vocals & guitar. Robbie Williams - Angels

Toni – Guitar.
Guilty pleasure song: Die Flippers - Wir sagen danke schön

Berni – Drums.
Guilty pleasure song: Andrea Berg - Du hast mich 1000 mal Belogen

Pat – Screams & bck cleans.
Guilty pleasure song: ABBA - S.O.S.

#metalcore

STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Sep 3

👉 WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TRACK ON THE RECORD? 👇🔥 Tell us in the comments – we wanna know!
⚡ Wake Up Call – Live Clip ⚡ A little taste from our new EP Fading Echoes! #StoryofaStranger #Metalcore #ModernMetal #MetalHeads #HeavyMusic #Breakdowns #MetalBand #LiveConcert #MetalShows #MetalcoreNation

STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Aug 29

🔥 Next Show – Metal Night 🔥
Our first show in one of our home cities – let’s make it unforgettable!
📅 25 October
📍 Kulturkeller Gleisdorf

#Kulturkeller #metalnight #gleisdorf #MetalLive #NewSingle #OnTour #DarkVibes #Metalcore #StoryofaStranger #NewMusic #Music #MetalHeads

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Aug 21

"Fading Echoes" – OUT NOW 📀
Our brand new EP is here – including the brand new track “Dreaming”!
👉 On CD with exclusive booklet in our online shop (limited stock!)
👉 Directly from us
👉 And on all streaming platforms 🎧

Link in bio ✨

#metalcore #ModernMetal #StoryofaStranger #NewMusic #EPRelease

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Aug 19

Sometimes you just need a photographer lying on the ground to catch a moment.
📸 k_hohenbichler – taken at Donauinselfest

This Friday our EP “Fading Echoes” finally drops. 💿

Thank you for sticking with us – can’t wait to share this one with all of you.

#Metalcore #ModernMetal #StoryofaStranger

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Aug 7

"Fading Echoes" – out August 22 📀
Our brand new EP on CD with exclusive booklet – available in our online shop, directly from us, and on all streaming platforms 🎧.
Limited stock in our shop. Link in bio.
#Metalcore #ModernMetal #StoryofaStranger #NewMusic #Music #EP #ModernMetalcore #EPRelease

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Jul 31

"Dreaming" completes the story. 🌌

Our final single & the full EP 'Fading Echoes' will be out August 22.

Which track are you most hyped for? 👇

🔗 Pre-save now – link in bio

#metalcore #storyofastranger #modernmetalcore #austrianmusic #eprelease #singlerelease #metal

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Jul 17

One week later and still buzzing – here’s the RECAP VIDEO from @phirexfilms! 🎥🔥
Relive the chaos, breakdowns & sweat – and that GoPro-flying guitar spin (soz @_tom_klza 😅).
@area53festival, you brought it.
Crank it loud. 🤘🖤
#metalcore #storyofastranger #liveconcert #area53 #metal #newmusic #bandlife

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Jul 11

AREA 53 – YOU WERE AMAZING!
Still buzzing from last night – what an unforgettable experience!

We’re beyond happy and still got goosebumps.

Big love to the crew behind the scenes! And to everyone who helped us carry and set up our gear: YOU ROCK!

Until next time – thank you, AREA 53! 💥❤️

#metal

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Jul 3

Something's echoing... soon.

#Metalcore #ModernMetal #StoryofaStranger #NewMusic #Music #MetalHeads #ModernMetalcore #challenge #MetalMusic #Breakdowns #MetalBand #AustrianMetal #MetalScene #MetalCommunity #SupportYourScene

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Jun 27

What a night on the island! 🎶

Our Friday at Donauinselfest was packed with great music, good vibes, and even better people.

🔥 From the first beat to the last light – it was an unforgettable ride.🫶🏻

Check out our Recap on Video:
youtu.be/kpXoczGgAas

#metalcore #donauinselfest #storyofastranger

STORY OF A STRANGER – Live Recap | Donauinselfest 2025 – Friday Highlights Edition

YouTube video by Story of a Stranger

youtu.be

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Jun 27

Donauinselfest, you were amazing!🔥
Big thanks to everyone who came out, danced, and brought such an incredible vibe!

We had an absolute blast – huge shoutout to the organizers for making everything run so smoothly.
Hope to see you again 🫶🏻

Much love from Graz
- Your Stranger

#donauinselfest #metal

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Jun 19

Death Obsessive is OUT NOW. 🧨
No warnings. No signs. Just neon and rage.
Stream it. Scream it. Share it.

- Your Stranger 🌑
🎧 Link in bio.

#Metalcore #ModernMetal #StoryofaStranger #NewMusic #Music #MetalHeads #ModernMetalcore

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Jun 17

🔥 This Saturday in Ostrava 🔥
We’re joining forces with @mvsochist for a night of pure intensity at Barrák Music Club.
Raw energy. Loud riffs. No mercy.
Ostrava, let's make it unforgettable.

🎟️ Entry: 200 Kč (~8 €), tickets at the door only.
🖤 See you there.

Big thx to Kvlt und Kaos Productions

STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Jun 5

Under the third moon,
the echo returns.
🌙 Hello Stranger

ph. @k_hohenbichler

#Metalcore #ModernMetal #StoryofaStranger #NewMusic #Music #MetalHeads #ModernMetalcore #Austria #graz

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · May 28

Tomorrow..

#announcement #metalcore #storyofastranger #metal #newmusic

STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · May 22

Here’s a first taste. ⏳️
Our next single “Death Obsessive” drops June 20th – and we’ll be playing it live that same day at Donauinselfest.

Until then:
Let it haunt you.

– Your Stranger

#Metalcore #StoryofaStranger #NewMusic #Music #MetalHeads #ModernMetalcore #MetalMusic #Breakdowns #MetalBand

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · May 16

WE WON!!!
We’re beyond excited and incredibly grateful – THANK YOU so much for voting for us!
Can’t wait to see you all live at Donauinselfest on June 20th – it’s going to be epic!

#metalcore #donauinselfest #bandcontest #metal #voting #music #festival #austrianbands #storyofastranger

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · May 1

🚨 WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! 🚨
We’ve been selected – along with two other bands – for a chance to play at Donauinselfest 2025, one of the biggest festivals around! 🙌

📅 Voting is open – every vote counts!
👉 Link:
www.rockantenne.at/rockcommunit...

Thank you for being part of this journey! ❤️

Der FSG-PRO-GE Jugend x ROCK ANTENNE Österreich Bandcontest

Jetzt mitvoten: Wer soll einen Slot auf unserer Bühne am Wiener Donauinselfest abstauben? Cordoba78, Follow the Wisp oder Story of a Stranger?

www.rockantenne.at

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Apr 18

Same😫

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Apr 17

Alright, be honest — what's the softest song buried in your metalcore playlist?

#metalcore #storyofastranger #playlist #metal #music #hiddengems

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STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Apr 15

Our Band #ActionFigures! 🧸

🥁 Berni – Hits drums, trees & limits.
🎤 Pat – Screams loud, snacks harder, walks a dog wilder than him.
🎸 Phil – Shreds riffs, lifts dumbbells, sings like Thor.
🎮 Schoki – Breaks basses, yells in headset, sees all.
📸 Kurt – Shoots pics, drinks beer, spikes volleyballs.

STORY OF A STRANGER @storyofastranger.bsky.social · Apr 4

🔥 'Wake Up Call' – OUT NOW! 🌎

The world is burning – will you listen?

🔗 Stream it everywhere now! Link in bio.

Your Stranger.

#Metalcore #ModernMetal #StoryofaStranger #Band #NewMusic #Music #MetalHeads #ModernMetalcore #MetalMusic #CoreFans #MetalCoreFamily #MetalDaily #MetalShows #LocalShows

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