concertreviews
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Steelfest Open Air 19-20.05 2017, Hyvinkää Finland
Artists: Peste Noire (FRA) Carpathian Forest (NOR) Marduk (SWE) Mgła (POL) Nightbringer (USA) Sinister (HOL) Lvcifyre (UK) Enthroned (BEL) Firespawn (SWE) Cut Up (SWE) Zuriaake (CHI) Necrowretch (FRA) Fin (USA) Shape of Despair (FIN) Sargeist (FIN) Skepticism (FIN) Baptism (FIN) Purtenance (FIN) Anal Blasphemy (FIN) Korgonthurus (FIN) Kalmankantaja (FIN) Azazel (FIN) Front (FIN) Thyrane…
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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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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.