Behemoth, At The Gates, Wolves In The Throne Room -Ecclesia Diabolica Evropa (Batschkapp Frankfurt, Turbinenhalle Oberhausen, Große Freiheit 36 Hamburg)

Another year, another great package of bands touring together. When the news reached me last summer that Behemoth had announced a European tour, I thought I might go to the gig in my hometown. When I discovered later that besides Behemoth also At The Gates and Wolves In The Throne Room were on the bill …

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Wacken Open Air 2018

"Wacken? Never ever again!!!" That's what I said after I had been to Wacken for the first time last year, because I totally hated it for various reasons (that you can read about here). I stuck to my resolution through every amazing band announcement... until they announced Ghost. I'm weak when it comes to Ghost, …

Carach Angren, Rotting Christ – Rituals Amongst The Rotten (Kulturpalast Hamburg, Musik & Frieden Berlin)

I never got around to write down something like my 'top albums of 2017'... but if I had, Carach Angren's Dance And Laugh Amongst The Rotten would have made the first place without a doubt.* So when they announced this European tour, needless to say I had to go to more than one show. Certainly …

Myrkur, Sólstafir – Berdreyminn Tour (Grünspan Hamburg)

Sometimes you love a band immediately when you listen to them for the very first time. Sometimes you don't give a shit about a band until they suddenly hit you in the right spot with a live show. Sometimes you buy a concert ticket only to see the support act. Sometimes the value of a …