Second appointment of the month with Meara Klubi, this time on the stage we saw After Avalon alternative metal from Pori, AvAciA a trio from Turku that plays Finnish-language metal rock with an unfailing and strong attitude, and Palehørse a cobination of progressive metal, desert rock, inventive hooks and harmonious melodies. Here some photos taken by Cristina Gregori.
Meara klubi offered a hardcore punk night with: SARS metal hardcore from Turku, Kiljumekanismi hardcore punk since 1995, and Bob Malmström the true originators and crowned kings of borgarcore. Here some photos of the event.
The second appointment of the year at Meara Klubi was with death/doom band Tomb of Finland, death metal band Ashen Tomb and sludge/heavy/hardcore Abysmal Rites. Here some photos from the evening.
Meara Klubi returns with a winter-spring calendar of two events a month. The first event was last Saturday and three bands played; Heathen Hearts a hardcore band from Kotka, Marto extreme metal from Pori, and Thin Line heavy hardcore from the capital region. Here some shots taken duringg the gig.
This time at the Meara Klubi on stage performed Toxic Commander (Thrash Metal), Morbid Evils (Sludge / Doom / Death Metal) and Gladenfold (Melodic Death / Power Metal).
Finnish melodic hard rock band Lilli released their second album “Kintsugi” last September, the album has received many good reviews and now the band is hoping to have many concerts to play. We had the chance to meet the band after their gig at Meara Klubi vol. 5 and talk about the band, their music, lyrics and much more.
Rock in the City had 7 festival locations this year; Kuopio, Vantaa, Kouvola, Oulu, Rovaniemi, Kerava and Pori. Pori was the last location with 3 days of festival. Among the many performing in Pori were Uriah Heep, Battle Beast, Reckless Love, Turmion Kätilöt, Brother Firetribe, Ensiferum, Nestor, Stam1na, The 69 Eyes, Viikate, Blind Channel, Cyan Kicks and Kätfish. We were there and here are some photos takene by Cristina Gregori.
We had the opportunity to be present at the first edition of Knotfest Finland. The festival was held at the Artukainen event park in Turku and was organized by Fullsteam Agency. The large area allowed to host 30,000 spectators, resulting sold out on the second day. On the first day, on the two stages we saw Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus, Bloodred Hourglass, Stam1na, Sara, Arch Enemy, Lähiöbotox, Lamb of God, Huora and as final Nightwish. On the second day Blind Channel opened the dances followed by Shiraz Lane, TesserAct, Stoned Statues, Cradle of Filth, Medeia, Bring Me The Horizon, Moon Shot, the long-awaited Slipknot and at the end Huoratron. Here are some photos taken by Cristina Gregori.
This year the Porispere has grown larger by expanding the festival area to accommodate more people, with a new larger stage and no restrictions on alcohol areas. Unfortunately the weather was not on the side of the festival, rain and wind made the program change at the last minute and two gigs were canceled. Despite all, the festival was a success and the dates for next year have already been announced.
Photos by Cristina Gregori & Miika Riikonen
