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Written by Arto Lehtinen and Petri Da Costa
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July 27, 2012 |
Tuska Open Air 2012
Suvilahti, Helsinki, Finland
June 27-29, 2012
The Tuska Open Air Festival is definitely a real metal festival institution amongst all other metal festivals in Europe. This current area, Sivulahti, almost located in the heart of Helsinki, only a few kilometers away from the downtown, is a new home for Tuska for the second time. Suvilahti is more like an industrial environment with the burning and hot asphalt underfoot. When raining, at least the area won’t turn to one hell of a big mud fest.
Another thing forcing Tuska to make a change was the date. Originally the festival was supposed to be at the beginning of July, but another big more international based festival took over the date and Tuska was postponed until three weeks later. Well at least some people got pissed off at the changed date. Obviously a few band negotiations needed to start all over. Hopefully Tuska will return back to the original date.
The line-up looked once again - amazing. Megadeth and Ministry and of course the Swedish war trad metallers were headliners, but Lamb Of God had to pull out of Tuska because of the arrest of the frontman in Republic Czechia and was replaced by Finntroll and Animals As Leaders had to cancel as the band managed to miss the flight. Of course a few cult metal bands like Saint Vitus, A.R.G. could be witnessed. The festival was an utter success although the event wasn’t sold out. All in all 26,000 people visited Tuska during three days.
Metal-Rules.com was present to check out a lot of bands and enjoy the sun and rain.
Review and pics by Arto Lehtinen and Petri Da Costa
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Last Updated ( August 26, 2012 )
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July 27, 2012 |
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Devin Townsend @ The Borderline
6th June 2012
Review by Rhiannon Marley
Seriously, how can you introduce Devin Townsend? Multi-instrumentalist? Producer? Legend of rock n’ roll theatrics? Whatever your choice, there’s definitely something other-worldly about him, and tonight we’re in Soho’s Borderline for the first of two ‘sell-out’ unplugged ’dos on his latest venture, for those lucky – or internet-savvy – enough to acquire tickets! |
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Last Updated ( July 29, 2012 )
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July 27, 2012 |
Ugly Kid Joe, Fozzy and Butcher Babies
@ Camden underworld
6th June 2012
For the first show in fifteen years, Ugly kid Joe accompanied by the debut of Butcher Babies to the UK scene and a well gigged in the UK veteran squad Fozzy all make up the line-up for tonight.
Set to be a rich display of style, rock and roll etiquette and a sold out underworld ready to rock! |
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Last Updated ( July 29, 2012 )
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Written by Arto Lehtinen
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July 24, 2012 |
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Interview with the guitarist of Exciter John Ricci
Every old school metal maniac is expected to be familiar with classic Exciter songs and albums from the 80’s such as VIOLENCE AND FORCE, HEAVY METAL MANIAC, and LONG LIVE THE LOUD. The three piece Canadian metal pioneers pounded several classic tunes in the heyday and toured effectively. The legendary Canadian metal outfit have unleashed killer outputs during the past years. I had the great opportunity to meet the founder and original guitarist of Exciter, John Ricci. He had a lot of great stories to tell and recall. Besides returning to the glorious years of the 80’s, he talks about Exciter’s latest album DEATH MACHINE showing that the Canadian metal legends still kick ass and hard.
Interview and pics by Arto Lehtinen
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Last Updated ( July 26, 2012 )
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July 21, 2012 |
Scar Symmetry Interview
with Per Nilsson (guitars and keyboards)
and Henrik Ohlsson (drums and lyrics)
9th May 2012
at O2 Islington Academy, London, UK
Interview by Wolf Shankland
First formed in 2004 by drummer and lyricist Henrik Ohlsson, and guitarist Per Nilsson and Jonas Kjellgren during the band “Altered Aeon” recording session at Jonas’s Black Lounge Studios. Later that month Christian Alvestam and bassist Kenneth Seil joined the line up, which the allowed them to record “Seeds of Rebellion” a demo that got them signed to Cold records (an affiliate to Metal Blade records)
After releasing Symmetric Design, Pitch black Progress and Holographic universes. As well as releasing face melting songs such as The Illusionist and Morphogenesis “Scar Symmetry” sadly announced that in September 2008 they parted ways with Christian due to conflict of interests and touring problems. But from one comes two as Roberth Karlsson and Lars Palmqvist take the helm of the SS symmetry, Roberth tackling the screams and growls whilst Lars takes on melodies.
With their releases of Dark matter Dimensions and The Unseen Empire the band have stormed their way back and tonight they’d prove that. But before we got the gig underway we got the chance to talk to the founding members of “Scar Symmetry” Per Nilsson and Henrik Ohlsson… Lets begin…
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Last Updated ( July 28, 2012 )
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July 21, 2012 |
Wormrot Interview
with vocalist Arif, guitarist Rasyid, and drummer Fit
9th June 2012
at The Unicorn, London, UK
Interview by Ashlinn Nash
Wormrot are a prestigious band know for their fast shows, energetic performances and I managed to catch up with the guys for a quick interview with Vocalist – Arif, Guitarist – Rasyid and Drummer – Fit before they went on stage tonight!
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Last Updated ( July 28, 2012 )
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