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A metalhead who loves photography and her friends.

THERION @ Hard Club, 2018/02/21

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Pieni

This gallery contains 105 photos.

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. With such foreplay, it took only the first chords of “Theme Of Antichrist” to drive the crowd to a climax which would last throughout the almost-2-hour long performance of THERION. Some highlights of their latest opera – … Continue reading →

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IMPERIAL AGE @ Hard Club, 2018/02/21

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Pieni

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. If the Germans were the furthest from THERION in genre, Russian IMPERIAL AGE were the closest, with their symphonic/opera metal. The release of their third album “The Legacy Of Atlantis” earlier this month outlined their setlist, but they … Continue reading →

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NULL POSITIV @ Hard Club, 2018/02/21

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Pieni

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. Female singer as well, but completely different posture, NULL POSITIV followed suit. That so-German alternative, post-industrial sound which “recognizes the signs of the times”, to quote their own motto. Even if Elli Berlin joined THERION on stage to … Continue reading →

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MIDNIGHT ETERNAL @ Hard Club, 2018/02/21

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Pieni

Originally posted on Valkyrian Music. MIDNIGHT ETERNAL was the first band on stage. Frankly, I’d never heard of them before, but then again, symphonic power metal with a female lyric voice – and occasional male growls – isn’t exactly my cup … Continue reading →

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ROTTING CHRIST @ Hard Club, 2018/02/09

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Pieni

More than the ring the combination has to it, I believe the tour was named after both headliners’ latest works only because of that – their shortest lifetime. After all, ROTTING CHRIST‘s “Rituals” had already been released two years prior, … Continue reading →

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CARACH ANGREN @ Hard Club, 2018/02/09

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Pieni

“Seriously? Another band named after Tolkien?” was my first thought when learning about the bill, I must confess. The Dutch symphonic black metal band has been around for quite a while, but since the genre is not exactly my favorite … Continue reading →

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SVART CROWN @ Hard Club, 2018/02/09

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Pieni

The black/death metal of SVART CROWN warmed up the Rituals Amongst The Rotten European Tour. Performing songs off their last three albums – meaning that only the debut “Ages Of Decay” was left out – the French quartet was warmly … Continue reading →

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HEAVENWOOD’s 25th anniversary @ Hard Club, 2017/12/29

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Pieni

This gallery contains 51 photos.

One would expect for better lights when the headliners stepped on stage, but nope – my struggle with darkness and occasional strobes went on… Celebrating 25 years of existence, but also the continuity of said existence, the “best of” setlist … Continue reading →

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EQUALEFT @ Hard Club, 2017/12/29

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Pieni

This gallery contains 66 photos.

New drummer Marco’s first gig with EQUALEFT! I knew they wouldn’t pick just any drummer, but it feels good to aknowledge for yourself the great choice they’ve made. 😎 In between cookies and light sabres, two new promising songs: “We Defy” … Continue reading →

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SHADOWSPHERE @ Hard Club, 2017/12/29

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Pieni

We all had bad days and this was one of them for SHADOWSPHERE – or at least to my eyes (and ears). Maybe I was just expecting more, after the great show I’d seen three months prior, at Cave 45 … Continue reading →

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