A lot of progressive metal lives and dies on the details: the tuned-to-perfection rigs, the playback and monitoring, the production pieces that make the heavier moments hit the way they’re supposed to. So when a band loses gear, it’s rarely “just equipment.” It’s more about momentum, hard work, and a carefully built system that took years to perfect.
That’s what Vola are dealing with after a fire at Nettolager, a storage facility in Copenhagen. Nobody was hurt, but the part of the building where their unit was located reportedly burned down completely, wiping out most of what they rely on to rehearse, record, and tour.
If you’ve ever watched a band level up from club stages to tighter, more technical live shows, you already know how much infrastructure sits behind the scenes. For Vola, that entire backbone was sitting in one place.
Here’s the band’s full statement, in their own words: “Last week, a fire broke out at Nettolager, a storage facility in Copenhagen. The section of the complex where our unit was located was completely burned down. Everyone is safe, but everything that allowed us to function as a band is gone. Most of our Vola equipment was stored there.”
“This was the whole infrastructure behind Vola. Instruments, touring rigs, audio and monitoring systems, recording equipment, merch, vinyl, and years of accumulated tools built specifically for this project. Among the items lost are those that cannot be replaced, not to mention the immense time it takes to build these racks and systems,” the band explained.
“Members of our crew lost essential tools required to do their work. Rebuilding even a minimal live setup also means enabling our front-of-house team to continue working and earning a living. This project has always been bigger than the people on stage,” they added.
“We have set up a GoFundMe, and any support will go directly toward replacing essential gear, rebuilding the live system, and getting us ready to play live again. If you want to support us, the best ways are to buy tickets, buy merchandise, or contribute here if you are able. Sharing this page also helps more than you think. We are deeply grateful for every message, every share, and every form of support. Thank you for helping us keep Vola moving forward.”
Vola later added an alternate route for anyone who asked about another way to contribute: “Since you asked, those who want to donate via PayPal can do so via [email protected]”
However you feel about crowdfunding, this is one of those situations where the ask is simple: replace the essentials, rebuild the live system, and get back to doing the thing that brought people to the band in the first place.
