Full photo gallery by Jonathan Mazin: Review by Andrea C: I can’t say I have had the chance to attend the celebration of 40 years of activity of many bands on this planet – not that there are not enough bands that have passed such an iconic age for a band, but because there are…
Blue Öyster Cult, the legendary American rock band formed in the early ’70s, has always occupied a unique space in rock history. Known for their fusion of hard rock, proto-metal, and psychedelic influences – not to mention their love of science fiction and the occult (cough Godzilla cough) – BÖC has built a legacy around…
Full photo galleries by Jonathan Mazin can be found here Text by Karina Noctum The last day of the festival had some killer highlights, starting with Schammasch from Switzerland. Their dense blend of progressive sludge hit hard, and it was great to hear a song from The Maldoror Chants: Old Ocean come to life on…
SOEN/ Mantric Momentum Anmeldt av : Roger Hagerupsen BYSCENEN 1/5 – 2025 TRONDHEIM 1. Mai og arbeidernes dag kan brukes til så mangt. Når enkelte hører på taler og går i tog foretrekker jeg personlig å heller finne meg ett mørkt lokale og en bra konsert. Nå synes jeg dessverre ikke jeg lykkes med å…
Full photo gallery by Jonathan Mazin Text by Andrea C The same work related issues that had me leave early the other day, delayed me a bit on Saturday, thus missing the chance at the very early concert with Feral Nature at Revolved Background. And it’s sad since everyone I heard was super enthusiast about…
Full gallery by Jonathan Mazin here: Text by Andrea C The second edition of Desertfest Oslo took place 9th and 10th of May 2025 and I am happy to have had a chance to attend. For various reasons I have stepped down a bit from the insane amount of concerts and festivals I used to…
Full gallery from Day 3 can be found here: Text by Karina Noctum The third day of the Inferno Festival opened with a stage bathed in the gentle glow of dozens of candlelights. There were no elaborate props; the atmosphere was built entirely on mood, history, and presence. And Jinx Dawson brought all three in…
Photo galleries from day 2 by Jonathan Mazin: Text by Karina Noctum Gaerea opened day two with a set that felt both intense and refreshing—a post-black metal soundscape that was warmer than the previous day, drawing in a considerable and curious crowd. What immediately set them apart wasn’t just the music—it was the performance itself.…
Full photo galleries from day 1 by photographer Jonathan Mazin Review by Karina Noctum Dødheimsgard delivered a performance that was full of surprising moments at Inferno Festival. A considerably big crowd gathered in Oslo to witness the Norwegian experimental metal band, and they were not disappointed. The band appeared on a simple stage with a…
– VENUE: Oslo Spektrum – DATE: 12th March 2025 – ORGANIZER: FKP Scorpio On March 12, 2025, Oslo Spektrum became a portal to another age as Heilung took the stage. The Danish-German-Norwegian collective is known for their immersive and theatrical performances, and this night was no exception. As the lights dimmed, the sounds of the…
Full photo gallery: A March Friday evening has lately become a time when you have the luxury of many great gigs to choose from in almost any big European city. Oslo is no exception, and while I have not attended too many events this year, Elephant9 is just the kind of band that simply feed…
PAGAN’S MIND / Mayfire Anmeldt av: Roger Hagerupsen HAVET 7/2 – 2025 TRONDHEIM MAYFIRE var ett helt uskrevet blad for min del, før denne konserten. Men jeg fant ut av de starta tilbake i 2019, og har så langt gitt ut ei plate, “Cloudscapes & Silhouettes”. De er progressive i stilen, med litt Dream Theater…
Full photo gallery from the concerts can be seen here: – VENUE: Rockefeller – DATE: 8th of March 2025 – ORGANIZER: All Things Live Some concerts are merely performances, while others feel like full-fledged rituals. The collaboration between “Witch Club Satan” and “MoE” was unmistakably the latter. From the moment the first notes rang out,…
– VENUE: OVO Wembley Arena – DATE: 25.02.2025 – ORGANIZER: Live Nation Photo by C.N. The mighty roar of the thunderous Pantera celebration filled the sold-out OVO Wembley Arena last night to the joy and delight of fans both old and new. With a rapturous and highly energetic crowd spanning multiple generations, there was a…
– VENUE: Grieghallen – DATE: 21.02.2025 – ORGANIZER: Stageway The legendary Norwegian hard rockers TNT embarked on their Out from Under the Black Cloud tour roughly a week ago, and last night we had the great pleasure of witnessing the majestic event at one of Bergen’s best-sounding venues, namely the renowned Grieghallen. With very few…
VENUE: Cosmopolite SceneDATE: 11 February 25ORGANIZER: FKP Scorpio Full photo gallery: Rolling Quartz, an all-female rock band from South Korea, has been making waves in the global music scene since their formation in August 2019. The group emerged from the merger of two bands, Rolling Girlz and Rose Quartz, bringing together the talents of vocalist…
Full photo gallery: The year start concert bonanza is upon us. a lot of tours happening these months, shows on all venues in the city and sometimes even overlapping the same genre so it can have the fans having to pick between two favorites. For Wednesday, February 11th 2025 the choice in Oslo was Opeth…
VENUE: Troon Concert HallDATE: 30.11.2024 ORGANIZER: Plan BPHOTOGRAPHER: C. NepperPhotos copyrights belong to the photographer. No unauthorized usage allowed. Please contact photographer if you wish to reuse images in any context. Darren Wharton’s Renegade was the last band on the main stage on the Saturday at the annual WinterStorm festival, and not only were…
VENUE: Troon Concert HallDATE: 29.11.2024 ORGANIZER: Plan BPHOTOGRAPHER: C. NepperPhotos copyrights belong to the photographer. No unauthorized usage allowed. Please contact photographer if you wish to reuse images in any context. Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre surely needs no introduction as his immense contribution to prog rock (and rock music in general) these past many…
VENUE: Troon Concert HallDATE: 29.11.2024 ORGANIZER: Plan BPHOTOGRAPHER: C. NepperPhotos copyrights belong to the photographer. No unauthorized usage allowed. Please contact photographer if you wish to reuse images in any context. An annual Christmas tradition of ours always includes a few days in the lovely little Scottish town known as Troon, and it just…
