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Pinkpop, Landgraaf, the NetherlandsMay 13th thru 15th 2005
The Prodigy, Apocalyptica, Epica, Heideroosjes, Within Temptation
There is one name in the Dutch festival scene that is above any others: Pinkpop. It’s the 26th time it’s being held this year. Though locations have changed over the years, as in the last few years it’s being held at the Landgraaf Megaland area. Ticket sales didn’t go too well because of the lack of real big names. All days of this multi style event were headlined by dance acts. Apart form the Chemical Brothers and Faithless, there was the Prodigy. Something I personally looked forward to having been quite a fan of their ‘Fat of the Land’ album for a while. But being there on day one as the photographer for Epica’s special gig, I also had a chance to have an exclusive look at the ‘dark music’ acts of this festival.
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Boerderij, Zoetermeer, the NetherlandsMay 15th 2005
The Lizards & U.F.O.
The Lizards and U.F.O. Two bands of which I’d never heard of, probably due to my young age, but I was asked to take some pictures so I went to Zoetermeer where the two of them played at the venue called “Boerderij”. We arrived just before the support act, The Lizards, would start to play. It was very warm in the venue, but that was something we just had to deal with. And staying in the heat was entirely worth it. Do old Rockers lose their spirit? We’re here to find out.
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Zeche, Bochum, Germany May 10th 2005
Paradise Lost, Orphaned Land and Society 1
Being a Paradise Lost Fan for 9 years now, I just couldn’t wait for their upcoming tour after the release of their 10th album, simply called “Paradise Lost”. Having a new drummer, Jeff Singer, who is not a stranger for rock fans as he has toured already with bands like “Megadeth”, “Helloween”, “Running Wild”, “Skylad” and more… let’s see what to expect. Paradise Lost had two support bands which I didn’t know before: Society 1 and Orphaned Land.
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So What, Gouda, Netherlands6th of May 2005
Nemesea
Tonights’show started fairly late, around 22.30, because Nemesea were doing this gig without a supportband. They have been touring as a supportband for Afer Forever for over one year and have made a huge progression along the way. After the release of their very succesful debut ‘Mana’in november 2004, the band have now started to tour on their own.
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Festhalle, Karlsruhe, GermanyMay 1st 2005
Umbra et Imago
After a long day in a very warm car we arrived at the Festhallen in Kahrslruhe. Umbra et Imago fans had gathered in an even warmer venue to see their favourite band. The hall seemed a bit big for the amount of people visiting this concert but there was a nice calm and friendly atmosphere. The ladies from the merchandise stand hardly got a rest for everybody was looking at and buying the t-shirts, bags, necklaces and albums of Umbra et Imago.
