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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-02-03 09:53, Friday

After several weeks and months of cultural abstinence, I will once again visit the hallowed halls of Hellraiser tonight.
Symphonic Metal by XANDRIA from Germany is offered. Support is MORAN MAGAL from Israel, who I don't know and is new musical territory for me.

XANDRIA - Two Worlds
Moran Magal - Paranoid - Black Sabbath Cover - Live [ Acoustic Metal ]

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Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-02-26 15:48, Sunday

I made a good choice by buying a ticket for this concert. Three of the four bands were unknown to me until then, but all of them could inspire me with their performance. Also the technicians did a good job and produced an excellent sound. An all-around atmospheric evening for little money - the ticket only cost a sensational 22 euros. In times of inflation, a remarkable value :cool .
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Maerer (GER) - Am Anfang (Full EP) (first Support)
Aether (POL) - In Embers (Full Album) (second Support)
Grima (RUS) - Frostbitten (Full Album) (Co-Headliner)
Kanonenfieber (GER) - Der Füsilier I (Official Lyric Video) (Headliner)

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Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Bombast the Blue » 2023-03-07 16:23, Tuesday

It was what?
Maybe not much more than a week since I noticed Portuguese TV started mentioning Rammstein as scheduled for next June the 26th.
And Rammstein Portugal, the local fan community are already presenting "sold out" signs for all but the lowest price tickets.

https://rammstein-portugal.com/noticias ... formacoes/

Gig is to take place in Benfica's football stadium in Lisbon.
Name Is "Estádio da Luz" which means "Light Stadium". Light as in the contrary of dark / darkness.
If you scroll down the above posted page you'll get the info about tickect price and availability.
Bancada Piso 3 should be what football fans commonly call "terceiro anel" (third ring).
Those are the places that are furthest away and higher above the grass.
But it seems all the rest was already taken...
Even with a maximum of 6 tickets per buyer...

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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-05-07 11:58, Sunday

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After a break of more than two months, I visited the Arena Leipzig last night, which has room for about 12.000 visitors of concerts. Yesterday's event was almost sold out.

The concert was supposed to take place already in March 2022, but was postponed to 2023 because of the Corona pandemic. The tour poster is from 2022. The lineup changed. Instead of "The Hu" from Mongolia (who I would have liked to see), "Babymetal" from Japan played. This is also a band that doesn't play concerts in Germany every day. Musically completely different from "The Hu", but just as interesting in their Far Eastern style.

SABATON - Stormtroopers (Animated Music Video)
BABYMETAL - METALIZM (OFFICIAL)
LORDI - Borderline
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-05-11 15:57, Thursday

Today I'm going to the farewell tour of "Dark Fortress" from Landshut (Bavaria/GER). They are supported by "The Spirit" from Saarbrücken (Saarland/GER) and "Asphagor" from Angerberg (Tyrol/Austria).

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Music samples will follow tomorrow ...
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-05-12 07:33, Friday

...
For me, these bands belong to the underground scene in the broadest sense, although two of them have contracts with major music labels. That's why the interest in the event was limited and it was moved to the small hall of the Hellraiser, which seats about 150 - 200 people.
Dark Fortress promoted their new album with the tour. It was already released in 2020, but due to the restrictions and bans because of the Corona pandemic they couldn't play any concerts. This has broken the neck of many artists and I suspect that this could also be a big reason why the band is breaking up after almost 30 years.

DARK FORTRESS - Pali Aike
THE SPIRIT - Illuminate The Night Sky
ASPHAGOR - Pyrogenesis
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Bombast the Blue » 2023-08-08 11:24, Tuesday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wL5c38Gr4w

Machine Head in Lisbon 2022.
First sounds appear only around minute 13 and are probably just the tech crew moving about.
Concert starts only beyond minute 20.
Until almost the 1 hour mark the sound volume is really too low.
Then it gets a bit better...

Text mentions Campeo Pequeno which is a typo.
It is Campo Pequeno - literally Small Field.
It is the most famous bullfight arena in the country.
So, the concert venue is round in shape, practically a circle.
Facebook page - for the photo.
https://www.facebook.com/TouradasPT/pho ... 518526198/

Since it is summer here is a bonus track.
Crypta, from Brazil, at WOA 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LYMNsRu8Cs

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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-08-08 12:26, Tuesday

Bombast the Blue wrote:
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Since it is summer here is a bonus track.
Crypta, from Brazil, at WOA 2022.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LYMNsRu8Cs
Saw it back when Magenta offered the band on livestream. The facial expressions of the sympathetic singer amused me heartily. That's why the band has remained in my memory.
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-10-04 19:28, Wednesday

My autumn / winter concert season 2023/24: Part 1

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Support: Phantom Elite - "Inner Beast"
Co-Headliner: AD INFINITUM - Animals
Headliner: Blackbriar - Spirit of Forgetfulness
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Lemmy » 2023-10-06 05:25, Friday

:cool :cool :cool

Melissa Bonny (Singer of Ad Infinitum) is a friend of mine, and I like so mcuh this band :)

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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-10-13 08:11, Friday

Lemmy wrote:
2023-10-06 05:25, Friday
:cool :cool :cool

Melissa Bonny (Singer of Ad Infinitum) is a friend of mine, and I like so mcuh this band :)
Congratulations on this acquaintance. Many greetings to the musicians when you meet them. My wish to the band: less volume brings more musical enjoyment for the audience and does not ruin the whole event ...

This would have been my next concert tonight. But unfortunately I failed to buy a ticket in time and now the event is sold out :irate . Very, very sad, because I never had the opportunity to visit a Paradise Lost concert before and was really looking forward to it.

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Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Post by Lemmy » 2023-10-13 11:56, Friday

I understand your disappointment having seen them 2 times (once in Wacken et the second time at HellFest) :yes

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Post by Parabellum » 2023-10-16 07:23, Monday

Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Post by Parabellum » 2023-10-18 05:42, Wednesday

I added a link to the Hellraiser homepage in the first post. Here you can find all announced concerts, merchandise and a few photos.
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-10-23 14:14, Monday

My autumn / winter concert season 2023/24: Part 3

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INDUCTION - Set You Free (Support/GER)
Tim Kanoa Hansen, son of Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray, Helloween etc.), in the musical footsteps of his father's role model.

SONATA ARCTICA - I Have A Right (Headliner/FIN)
Always a pleasure to see and hear. Last concert visit was 4 years ago here in the same place.

STRATOVARIUS - Survive (Headliner/FIN)
Seen for the first time. My expectations were met. Matias Kupiainen (guitar) and Jens Johansson (keyboard) skillfully throw the musical balls to each other and shine soloistically. Reminds a bit of old Deep Purple times (Mark 2 line-up), when Blackmore and Lord inspired each other to top performances. However, there was much more improvisation back then - today's bands can't do that anymore and it's probably not expected by the audience either.

All in all, a nice evening :clap .
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Post by Parabellum » 2023-11-09 16:46, Thursday

My autumn / winter concert season 2023/24: Part 4

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Do, 9. November 2023
Tour „I AM“!

Special Guest: Ensiferum
Supports: Eleine + Ryujin
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Post by Parabellum » 2023-11-10 08:19, Friday

The musical review of last night:

Unfortunately, the concert started half an hour earlier than announced. That's why I only heard part of the last song from the first band. It's a shame because Japanese bands rarely perform in Europe and they have an interesting style of music.
RYUJIN - Raijin & Fujin (feat. Matthew K. Heafy)

This was followed by a musical and visual contrast from Sweden ...
ELEINE - We Are Legion

... and the Finnish neighbors Ensiferum
Ensiferum - Andromeda

At the end of the evening, the Swedish band PAIN around mastermind and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tägtren - very entertaining.
PAIN - Revolution
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2023-11-13 11:43, Monday

YT-Shorts: PAIN provide a look behind the scenes of HELLRAISER in Leipzig https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TXuhchU5xsM
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Bombast the Blue » 2023-11-21 10:28, Tuesday

TV announced something called Evil Live with a few names I recognized so I searched the net and here is the e-billboard:
https://www.evillive.rocks/en/

The venue:
https://arena.altice.pt/en

So, the address / map on bottom of the festival page is of the festival office.
Altice Arena's page has a link to the venue's map... in case someone decides to come and taste a bit of the Portuguese summer.

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Re: Hellraiser - Para's grandstand for metal concerts

Post by Parabellum » 2024-03-18 21:03, Monday

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After a break of many weeks (I didn't have time or the concert offers didn't arouse my interest), it worked out again.
The bands fall into the "power metal" category - I was interested in them 25 years ago, but they are no longer so popular with me.
Masterplan (with Roland Grapow - ex Helloween) have definitely passed their zenith. At the beginning of the 2000s they were treated as a "supergroup", but today the joy of playing is on the back burner and the songwriting is desperately searching for good riffs and catchy melodies.
Firewind is the band around guitar virtuoso Gus G alias Kostas Karamitroudis, who has already played for such greats as Ozzy Osbourne. I liked it a lot.

Masterplan - Spirit Never Die

FIREWIND - Ode To Leonidas
Completed CCs: 1x4, 2x5, 3x3, 4, 5x3, 6, 7x2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17x2, 18x3, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56x3, 57, 58, 59, 60x3, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67x2, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72x2, 73, 74, 75x2, 76x5, MTC I
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