Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » I confess I didn’t know much about Junkstars – except that they were a punk-ish rock band and had won the best Swedish newcomer at Bandit Rock Awards 2012. That was enough for me – punk rock … Continue reading
Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. » Crunge, who “don’t play grunge” as singer Mathias stated, don’t have a full-length album yet to promote, but a couple of EPs do the trick perfectly – “Desolate” (2011) and “Throwdown” (2012). The band explores a side of rock totally different from Librah – the … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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
Front Row Forever 