Concert reviews
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FATBOY – Hyvinkää 11.10.2014
I was thrilled and anxious being aware of the fact I was gonna anticipate to my very first rockabilly festival in Rock’n’Roll Nights vol 21 in Hyvinkää city. Every genre-knowing metalhead should be aware of the fact that heavy metal owns a lot to this blues based music style which has rocked through many generations…
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PRIMAL FEAR / CIRCLE II CIRCLE – Helsinki 9.10.2014
For yours truly a second dose of Primal Fear (first round was back in 2007) came recently on a Saturday evening at Helsinki’s Dante’s Highlight rock club. Add to this they were supported by Circle II Circle, who I’d never seen live previously so I was expecting a good night of high quality metal.
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WATAIN – Helsinki 21.1.2014
FORMED in Sweden towards the end of 1990’s, Watain are one of the most popular black metal bands of today. A highly controversial band, based on their strict statements and other non-musical factors. Some claim Watain have compromised themselves by making their music appeal to more of a mainstream audience. If one ignores these “grievances”,…
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Powerwolf, 6th of March 2014, Tavastia, Finland
Powerwolf – Show review 6th of March 2014, Tavastia, Finland by Pete Alander Setlist: Lupus Daemonis / Sanctified With Dynamite / Prayer in the Dark / Amen & Attack / All We Need Is Blood / Sacred & Wild / Resurrection by Erection / Coleus Sanctus / drum solo / Kreuzfeuer / Werewolves of Armenia…
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MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK – Helsinki 26.4.2013
WE ventured inside the Virgin Oil Co. just when opening act Ben Granfelt & his band were starting their set. It was a solid performance of blues influenced rock and included a good tribute to late Gary Moore. But make no mistake; most of the people were here to see Michael Schenker & company in…
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DORO – HELSINKI 23.4.2013
THIS was the second time for me seeing Doro live, this round taking place at the Nosturi-club as opposed to 2011 when I witnessed a shorter festival show at Sauna Open Air. Still supporting her 2012 album “Raise Your Fist,” Doro have been playing great shows throughout the tour and even changing the set list…
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KING DIAMOND / BOLT THROWER – Tuska Open Air, Helsinki 28.6.2013
THIS round was the first Tuska Open Air for me since 2005 and Accept then playing a reunion set with Udo Dirkschneider. A lot of water has flown under the bridge since then and the location of the festival has now been moved to other part of Helsinki, Suvilahti. The new Tuska took place amidst…
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KISS – Helsinki 3.6.2013
THE lights dim, screens show four men in make-up walking from dressing room towards the stage; familiar voice shouts the legendary words: “All Right Helsinki, You Wanted The Best, You Got The Best, The Hottest Band In The World, KISS!” Curtain drops and spectacular looking stage device looking like a giant spider starts descending from…
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VOLBEAT / ICED EARTH – Helsinki 28.11.2013
WHAT on paper might seem a strange combination; Denmark’s hugely popular pioneers of Elvis-metal and kings of heavier than hell US power metal would seem a mismatch. But somehow the pair made it work last year when visiting here as part of their successful European tour together.
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Torin Rytmit, Hyvinkää 2013
Steel Mill participated this four day festival in Finland checking out bands such as Amorphis, Project Rock, Sonata Arctica, Michael Monroe and many more! Go to www.torinrytmit.fi for more info. All pics by Pete Alander, Kimmo Tattari and Johanna Alander. Check out the gallery also in Facebook.