Tag Archives: VOA

KREATOR @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. When entering the photo-pit for KREATOR we were advised to stay somewhat away from the stage during the first song – “Enemy Of God”, as it turned out – so we were hoping for some fireworks. … Continue reading

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PARADISE LOST @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. PARADISE LOST made my day. Nick Holmes acknowledged the“beautiful new venue”of the fest and said how good it was to be back. And with such a rich and diverse setlist, I doubt someone didn’t feel the same … Continue reading

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ABBATH @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. It’s always hard to distinguish a solo artist from a band when the latter is named after said artist – and even so when most of the setlist is comprised of songs the artist played … Continue reading

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SCHAMMASCH @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. The promo pic of SCHAMMASCH on the festival page shows us four guys in bare upper-bodies. I bet they regretted deeply not going on stage like that – 34ᵒC is “a bit” too much to wear long … Continue reading

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EQUALEFT @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. EQUALEFT was up next and the national underground could hardly be better represented. I can’t find the right words to express how proud I am for them and their achievements in these past years. After opening … Continue reading

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SOLDIER @ VOA Fest, 2016/08/06

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Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. In previous editions, the first band of each day was always Portuguese, so having a Spanish opening act was a first – thrashers SOLDIER did the honors. VOA is part of their “The Great Western Oligarchy tour 2016”, … Continue reading

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OVERKILL @ Vagos Open Air, 2015/08/09

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. Thrash metal returned to Vagos in the form of OVERKILL – our “ugly cousins from New Jersey”, as Bobby Blitz himself described them. They indeed have a solid, crazy fan-base here – fans that make Bobby feel like he’s … Continue reading

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ORPHANED LAND @ Vagos Open Air, 2015/08/09

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. I’ve seen ORPHANED LAND a few times and know how popular they are here, but still Kobi Farhi felt the need to explain to the crowd that he wasn’t Jesus Christ, he only looked like him. … Continue reading

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TRIPTYKON @ Vagos Open Air, 2015/08/08

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. TRIPTYKON stirred another kind of turmoil – an emotional one. Although the crowdsurfers kept the security guys busy during the black metal parts that spice the doom nature of the band. Thomas Gabriel Fischer was particularly … Continue reading

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AMORPHIS @ Vagos Open Air, 2015/08/07

Originally written for Valkyrian Music. AMORPHIS‘ show was as brilliant as HSB’s, but on another kind of level – whereas the Germans exceled in adrenaline, the Finns did it in intensity. The main reason is, obviously, the nature of each … Continue reading

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