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Drums, bass and a vintage crunch guitar lift this ship off the ground.
At the core of TAKE OFF TO NOVA‘s sound and implemented live is the trio formation. In the studio the band expands and embellishes around rhythm section and guitar. Live, the line-up naturally leaves space, giving the musicians the opportunity to play out.
TAKE OFF TO NOVA stand in the tradition of the so-called power trios of the 1960s, like Jimi Hendrix’s Experience, Band Of Gypsys, Cream as well as the later Rush and The Police.
The band celebrates the idiom, but never aims at writing typical genre-songs.
TAKE OFF TO NOVA‘s music has many facets.
Guitar riffs stand in contrast to pop melodies with an inherent eighties playfulness and coolness. While rock can easily grow stiff with power, the band’s music stays light-footed. TAKE OFF TO NOVA are restless, yearning for Utopia.
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Metopia
Metopia dives into the seductive pull of virtual worlds, where pain, failure, and reality seem far away. But when one finds love inside the illusion, one question remains: what is truly real? A rock anthem about escapism, human struggle, and finding the courage to return to reality.
Metopia taucht in die verführerische Anziehungskraft virtueller Welten ein, in denen Schmerz, Scheitern und die Realität weit entfernt erscheinen. Doch wenn man innerhalb der Illusion Liebe findet, bleibt eine Frage: Was ist wirklich real? Eine Song über Eskapismus, menschliche Konflikte und den Mut, in die Realität zurückzukehren.
Latest Release
"In a world in turmoil, as long as the music plays, we are all right."
In their newest Album “The Nature Of Things”, TAKE OFF TO NOVA build upon the timeless foundation of classic rock riffs, expanding their sound with elements of jazz, pop, and progressive music.
Lead vocalist and guitarist Roger Barrach takes the helm, addressing themes of female empowerment (“Racer”), political commentary (“Mind Bomb”), and the inner battles against one’s own demons (“Gust Of Wind”, “Neon Light Faeries”) through his poignant lyrics.
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Past Gigs
TAKE OFF TO NOVA @ topos
Enjoy a snippet of one of our most recent songs, "Metopia", which we played at the topos jazz bar in January 2026.
TAKE OFF TO NOVA @ Pitter em 1/4
Watch our live performance of "Testify" with session bassist Florian Friedel in 2024 on YouTube.