For anyone who has a special place in their hearts for heavy metal, Thomas Gabriel Fischer needs no introduction, though many will know him as Tom G. Warrior. The man who fronted the pioneering Hellhammer and Celtic Frost is as much of an icon as the extreme metal scene ever had and this year he is releasing a new record under the banner of Triptykon; the live recording of the
Soulcrusher festival heeft dit jaar wederom een opwindend rijtje bands op de poster staan. Het festival blinkt uit in veelzijdigheid, binnen de kaders van het gitzwarte en natuurlijk de tijdspanne van slechts een dag. Die ene dag wordt wel rijkelijk gevuld met veertien acts die zich allemaal in de periferie van metal bevinden. Bands die je zeker ook op Roadburn zou kunnen zien, maar die ook nog wel eens in
One of the most charming things Roadburn has to offer is one on one contact with artists and music experts. As most of us are exceptional music nerds, the side programme offers us something exciting every day. Editor: Guido Segers / Photo’s: Justina Lukosiote On Thursday, early in the afternoon, there is an exciting panel about ‘Doing it yourself’ (DIY), featuring Meredith Graves (Kickstarter), Cathy Pellow (Sargent House), Justine Jones
Tormented sounds howl from the Koepelhal. It is early in the afternoon and Throane brings their ritual to the stage. Standing in a circle around a massive sword sticking up from the center stage, the band delivers a pulverizing set of crushing sludge as the sun still leaks in through the windows. Almost on call the temperature seems to drop outside and a cold settles over the festival. Editor: Guido Segers
The visual is always very present during Roadburn festival. In the new venue, The Pit Stop, it hits you from all sides. From the muscular men statues, which will be seen on many Instagram accounts, to the Full Bleed expo, it’s a feast for the eyes. So we went to have a look and hang out with people who create beauty. Editor: Guido Segers / Photo’s: Paul Verhagen Full Bleed
One of the best things of living in the Netherlands must be its festival climate. Oh hell, let’s be specific: the best thing about being an adventurous metal fan in the Netherlands is the annual trek to Roadburn. Never Mind The Hype has been a media partner of this festival extraordinaire for some years. In the following article we take an in-depth look at the conception and production of one
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