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Catching up

August 24, 2008 @ 3:17 PM -

Haven’t been blogging that much lately. Summer time should not be spent in front of a computer, even though it actually did most of the time anyway…

So what happened?

Anyone heard of a music mag called Metal Hammer? Anyone heard of their yearly award event that they hold in London? Since this perticular event is the biggest in europe in its kind and well visited by many of my musical heroes, it’s been a dream for me to go there. In june Skullcandy marketing manager Erik Abrahamsson called me and wanted me to join this event since SkullCandy was presenting the award “the album of the year”. Tough decision? HELL NO!

It turned out to be the highlight of the summer. We were partying back stage with everyone that was there: Kerry King, Kat von D, Biff Byford, Max Cavalera and many more. 5 bands played live: In flames, Children of Bodom, Apocalyptica, Disturbed and Testament. London sure rocks!!!

Our personal ass kisser Luis, Slayer’s Kerry King and a tiny Swedish headbanger.

Testament received “The album of the year” presented by SkullCandy.

Just a couple of weeks after this event I went to shoot the West Coast Riot and Metaltown festivals. Three days of working and boozing in scandinavias metal capital - Gothenburg. The performances were super with highlights like Flogging Molly, Nifelheim, Dimmu Borgir, Satyricon and of course Gothenburg´s own In Flames ending up the festival with a huuuuuge pyro show worth of €35 000! Swedens biggest metal export definitely showed everybody that they deserve it! Afterwards I thanked singer Anders Fridén for the outstanding performance and he humbly replied “Well, we do what we can...” Thanks again Erik for a fantastic event!

Vortex of Dimmu Borgir.

One of my favourite bands Nifelheim. More evil than Lex Luthor.

Happy Swede on the left, Satanic Norwegian rocker Shagrat of Dimmu Borgir on the right.

In Flames rounding up their fantastic show.

A month ago or so Iron Maiden entered Stockholm and I of course went to see them. They were supposed to do a complete tour with only hits from the 80:s! (except Fear of the dark which came out 92 I think). Even though Bruce had a sore throat and therefore had problem with the higher notes, the show was wonderful and even though the guys are getting old they sure play tight!

Iron Maiden with a huge backdrop.

Of course this blog has nothing to do with snowboard except that Satyricon had an Anon sticker on their keyboard… Even if you’re love winter or worship the summer sun we’re getting closer to fall which means colder and wetter and sooner than you think the snow will begin falling…

But until then I’ll keep on pumping you with bullshit boiling over from my ever so busy mind

Music tip: Behemoth - Slaves shall serve (SICK intro from polish metal veterans Behemoth)