
#SHOWBIZ: JoBranko's Barbarik to rock Zepp KL on June 28
KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the birth of their debut album Peluru Cokelat last Nov 9, rock band Barbarik will rock Zepp KL in Jalan Hang Tuah at 8.30pm on June 28.
Barbarik comprising vocalist Muss, guitarist JoBranko, bassist Rozaimi and drummer Ainol has been rocking Malaysians since 2022 in four concerts namely Barbarik Keras Stage 1.0 (2022), Double Trouble 2: Search X Barbarik (2023), Barbarik Hardstage 2.0 (2023) and Barbarik Hardstage 3.0 (2024).
In a statement yesterday, band leader JoBranko said: "Every concert is bound to have a difference and there is an element of surprise at the opening, middle and closing of the concert.
"We assure all fans, this concert will test your adrenaline all the way."
JoBranko added that the two-hour concert will feature 20 songs, old and new.
"It's going to be non-stop rock action from the word go."
The concert is co-organised by Karri Talk Production and Pentas Barbarik Sdn Bhd.
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