This year marks a milestone for H2O as they celebrate three decades of hardcore with a brief European tour
The melodic New York Hardcore vets are blasting through it
starting on August 2nd at the Bastard Club in Osnabrück
and wrapping up with a powerhouse finale at the Tells Bells Festival in Villmar
initiated by Toby Morse during his time as a roadie for Sick of It All
H2O quickly grew from New York hardcore roots to an internationally celebrated act
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Their relentless touring and posi-energetic performances opened gates to sharing stages with bands like Social Distortion and Rancid
marking their territory in the punk world with not just their music but a vibrant presence
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after decades of releases and countless tours
H2O still delivers that same fierce energy and punk spirit
celebrating their journey with this tour that’s not just a series of concerts but a monumental chapter in their legacy
The little town on the Lahn became famous around the world as a spa resort for emperors and kings in the 19th century
Although you are not as likely to bump into royalty these days
UNESCO granted Bad Ems World Heritage status as one of seven ‘Great Spa Towns of Europe’
It is arguably the greatest international honour that can be bestowed on a spa town
The banks of the Lahn in the spa town of Bad Ems
Natural mineral water springs form the heart of these spa resorts
They have been the focus of European spa culture since the early 18th century
colonnades and galleries grew up around them so the springs could be used for bathing and taking the waters
you can soak up this wonderful spa culture as a haven of modern wellness in a sophisticated historical atmosphere
and treatments for both prevention and well-being
the most famous of which is the Emser Kränchen
which is renowned for its healing effects on respiratory ailments
No doubt you have also heard of Emser Pastilles
which have been produced from Bad Ems spring salt for 150 years
So you can suck on the spring water as an alternative to drinking it
The spa quarter in Bad Ems still makes for an impressive sight, which you can enjoy in all its glory from the bridge over the Lahn. The Kursaal building with its marble hall forms a key part of the complex
The styling of the room is dominated by the many different facets of Lahn marble
This local stone is really at its finest when polished to a high-gloss finish
floor and wall coverings are all fitted with Lahn marble
It is something the marble hall has in common with the Empire State Building
the Brühl Palaces and many other magnificent buildings all over the world
Lahn marble was a real export hit for centuries
This glittering backdrop takes you back to imperial times
when the world’s powers that be held court here
A guided tour provides more insight into the glorious past of the spa resort and the history of Lahn marble
The impressive marble hall for events in Bad Ems
and you can watch the gentle flow of the water as you enjoy your sauna
you feel like you are floating over the river
It has a relaxation quality all of its own
and you can simply leave your troubles behind
The FlussSauna of the Bad Ems thermal bath invites you to relax
In the Bad Ems thermal baths the focus is on health
What connects the baths in Bad Ems to the Empire State Building in New York
It is the shimmering marble from the tranquil Lahn valley that is fitted in both buildings
But the colourful limestone polished to a high shine by the region’s expert stonemasons is so lovely that you can happily gloss over that
Martin Seidler tells you how it got from the Lahn to the rest of the world
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