Even without the legendary Keith Flint, who took his life four years ago, Maxim and Liam Howlett are showing no signs of slowing down. The show is still as wild as ever!

Keith Flint's untimely departure hit hard. This charismatic vocalist and dancer, who was with The Prodigy from day one, was to dance music what Lemmy Kilmister from Motörhead was to rock: an unforgettable legend. As Flint himself would say in interviews, his life revolved around rave. His rebellious spirit and the controversy that surrounded him added an extra layer of darkness to The Prodigy's beats. Until his passing at 49, he kept the energy alive on stage, always deriving strength from his appearances. As his mate John Lydon of the Sex Pistols once put it: "No one really loved him and he was left alone and he got destroyed."

But The Prodigy's show isn't stopping. Known for such hits as Firestarter, Breathe, and No Good (Start The Dance), which today can undoubtedly be described as the golden hits of electronic music, they play one gig after another, hitting up major festivals, and currently tearing through European clubs. The Army Of The Ants Tour is bringing Maxim and Liam Howlett to our city, not just to blast out timeless tunes but also, fingers crossed, to give us a taste of their upcoming album.

The guys have for sure been cooking up fresh material for a while now, the first batch to see the light of day since Flint's passing and the release of the No Tourist album in 2018. "No matter what we do, we have to stay true to our principles of honesty, respect, and causing as much disruption as possible... That's the Prodigy way!", remarked Howlett in a recent interview. If the snippets of recordings leaked on the net are any hint, we are in for a wild ride. Just like punk, rave is not dead. And The Prodigy is living proof of that.

Sebastian Gabryel

translation: Krzysztof Kotkowski

The Prodigy, Poznań International Fair grounds, 6 December, 5pm

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