Patrick Rondat

On March 20, 2026 at Sortie 13, Pessac, Patrick Rondat returns to the stage with his instrumental metal rooted in heavy and shaded with progressive hues. Clear melodic themes, tempo changes and motifs drawn from the classical tradition shape a playing style in which technique serves the writing, continuing a trajectory that has taken him from his late‑80s beginnings to notable collaborations, notably with Jean‑Michel Jarre.

This concert is organized around Escape From Shadows (Verycords, 2025), extending the thread running between Amphibia and An Ephemeral World. Rondat will be joined by his long‑time band: Patrice Guers on bass, Dirk Bruinenberg on drums and Manu Martin on keyboards. The quartet works to balance rhythmic power with finely cut harmonies, blending new pieces with landmark tracks from his repertoire. Notably, the album includes a rare sung contribution, "Now We’re Home" with Gaëlle Buswel, a brief vocal detour that does not abandon the project’s instrumental core.

For those who appreciate guitars up front, shifting meters and melodies that take hold, this set offers a compact panorama of Patrick Rondat’s world, presented live.