Bangalore Open Air, June 16th – review:
The most-awaited metal fest of the year lived up to its
expectations yesterday as legendary bands Kreator and Suidakra tore up the
stage last night.
A few hours before, the Metal Battle took place, with
Zygnema from the West Zone emerging the winners. Indian metal acts Albatross,
Bevar Sea, 1833 A.D, Dying Embrace, Eccentric Pendulum and Kryptos brought the
headbanging to the show with stellar performances that left everyone wanting
more. Kryptos performed their well-known ‘The Mask of Anubis’, ‘Heretic
Supreme’, ‘Descension’ and more songs with mighty riffs and blistering solos.
Next, German folk-metal band Suidakra took up the stage. For
the two thousand-odd people there, the rain was of no hindrance as people
moshed in the rain to Suidakra’s epic setlist. Amazing renditions of their
‘Dead Man’s Reel’, ‘Dowth 2059’, crowd-favourite ‘Stone Of The Seven Suns’ and
many more gave the crowd what they wanted- killer riffs and blast beats
combined with technical precision and traces of folk.
Last, the mighty Kreator took up the stage. Circle and mosh
pits ensued as people moshed their way through ‘Violent Revolution’, ‘Phobia’, ‘Enemy
Of God’, ‘Flag Of Hate’ and ‘Phantom Antichrist’, among others. Overall, the
performance radiated energy and was mindblowing. What the crowd lacked in
numbers, it made up for in energy and enthusiasm.
We eagerly await the next edition of Bangalore Open Air.
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