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About Pieni

A metalhead who loves photography and her friends.

LIBRAH @ Debaser Slussen, 2013/06/13

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Librah started seducing the crowd with their experimental alternative rock somewhat after 8 p.m. Not that many people there yet, but little by little more arrived and they all let themselves be carried away by the … Continue reading

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Maiden England World Tour @ Meo Arena, 2013/05/29

Whether you appreciate the genre or not, you must acknowledge the legend IRON MAIDEN is. They weren’t the reason why I started to listen to heavy metal, nor were they ever among my favourite bands, but I own their most … Continue reading

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CRASHDÏET @ Sala Caracol, 2013/05/21

My third CRASHDÏET gig – second with Simon, first as headliners. And yes, third is the charm.  Simon was a bit drunk, but that didn’t compromise his performance, both vocal and as a guitarist. By the contrary! It made him … Continue reading

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SISTER @ Sala Caracol, 2013/05/21

SISTER is much more my thing, even though I didn’t know them. Sure I’ve heard/read about them, probably on Sweden Rock Magazine, but for some reason I’d never got myself to listen to them. After this show, I’ll certainly keep … Continue reading

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SLEEKSTAIN @ Sala Caracol, 2013/05/21

SLEEKSTAIN is a French rock band which I’d never heard about until that night. Sleazy name and look, but the music… meh. They weren’t bad, but their role as opening act was just that – an entertainment to kill time … Continue reading

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DEAD BY APRIL @ The Underworld Camden, 2013/05/18

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » DEAD BY APRIL are currently working on the follow-up to “Incomparable”, and an EP should be out around these days – this being the official reason for the European tour they’ve just engaged in. But of … Continue reading

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BEYOND ALL RECOGNITION @ The Underworld Camden, 2013/05/18

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Dead By April brought along Beyond All Recognition, another Swedish band that I had the pleasure to learn about last year, when I was given their debut album “Drop = Dead” to review (which I rated 8 … Continue reading

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DREAMSHADE’s “The Gift Of Life”

Dreamshade started out as melodic death metal and kept it that way until the release of their debut full-length, “What Silence Hides”. Early this year, exactly two years later, “The Gift Of Life” introduces you to a more mature band, … Continue reading

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SACRED SIN @ Spot Music Club, 2013/04/30

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Sacred Sin probably doesn’t say much to anyone outsider the Portuguese borders, but they are heroes in the underground of their home country. For 20 years (1991-2011) their death metal and perseverance inspired other local musicians. They … Continue reading

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CAPE TORMENT @ Spot Music Club, 2013/04/30

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Underground gigs never start on schedule around here, but I confess I wasn’t expecting a delay of almost two hours and a half. But it was around midnight when Cape Torment got on stage. They’re a new … Continue reading

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