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Published: 20 June 2010

Luxor, Cologne, Germany
19th June 2010
Anathema

Weaving shadows into music and adding dashes of purest melancholia are things ANATHEMA achieved a grand mastership in over the course of their career with it providing a soundtrack for the lost and those experiencing the darkest days of their lives. But there’s something different about the successor of 2003’s ‘A Natural Disaster’. At various points ‘We’re Here Because We’re Here’ is much brighter, even hopeful. This evening we would get to witness the special atmosphere of the new album live, plus the ones descending from different stations of the band’s timeline. ANATHEMA is Vincent Cavanagh (vocals, guitar, vocoder), Danny Cavanagh (guitar, vocals, keyboards), Lee Douglas (vocals), Les Smith (keyboards), Jamie Cavanagh (bass) and John Douglas (drums). http://www.anathema.ws/ / http://www.myspace.com/weareanathema

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Published: 16 June 2010

Zitadelle Spandau, Berlin, Germany
6th June 2010
Zita Folk Festival 2010: Coppelius, Faun, Tanzwut, Saltatio Mortis, Letzte Instanz and Subway to Sally

It was the second day of this hot weekend and we made our way to the Zitadelle Spandau in Berlin to see some nice bands in the folk and medieval genre. The day was promised to be filled with good music since the bands COPPELIUS, FAUN, TANZWUT, SALTATIO MORTIS, LETZTE INSTANZ and SUBWAY TO SALLY stood on our plan for today but the first thing we did this early afternoon was: getting an ice cream! After that, we couldn't resist looking at the bats that were shown in one of the buildings. Quite interesting and totally cute! Well prepared (we put on sun cream, of course!) and full of anticipation, we took off to see the first band for that day: COPPELIUS.

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Published: 15 June 2010

Amphitheater, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
12th & 13th June 2010
Blackfield Festival 2010 Day 1: Front 242, Covenant, Deathstars, Vive La Fete, Diorama, Zeromancer, Girls Under Glass, Aesthetic Perfection, Jesus On Extasy, Scream Silence

For the third time, the Blackfield Festival opened its gates. Taking place at the wonderful amphi theatre in Gelsenkirchen, right on the riverside, it promised to be again a festival experience extraordinaire. Even though the first day started with slight rain, the weather turned to be rather perfect in the course of the festival. With FRONT 242 and COVENANT, this day offered two first class electronic acts headlining the Saturday. But secret winner of the day definitely were Norwegian ZEROMANCER…

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Published: 11 June 2010

Zitadelle Spandau, Berlin, Germany
5th June 2010
Zita Rock Festival 2010: Staubkind, Lacrimas Profundere, Terminal Choice, Megaherz, Eisbrecher and ASP

It was Saturday afternoon when we arrived in Berlin at the Zitadelle Spandau and the sun was shining on our heads like crazy. Good for us we didn't forget our sun lotion (SPF 50+ since we are so gothic). This year, it was the first time that Zita Rock actually consisted of 2 parts: the Zita Rock Festival and Zita Folk Festival. This day, the motto was: “Let's get ready to Zita Rock!” After we gathered around in the shade, we were ready to enter the sun and start the day with STAUBKIND.

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Published: 10 June 2010

Gleis 22, Münster, Germany
30th May 2010
Wolves in the Throne Room & Der Weg einer Freiheit

After months of waiting, the day finally was there we had been waiting for since the spectacle had been announced, which was to take place on that very evening, close to our homes and yet so utterly removed from this world. In short, a black metal concert right bang smack in the middle of town, more or less right in front of the door, and not a concert of any lesser band, yet the great WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, a band which has been stirring things up right across various scenes, scenes which normally ignore each other. A union of diversity was to find place, a communion, a celebration of mass.

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