Ancient Rites, Metsatoll (Estonia) and others confirmed...
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Element_man
Lord of the Realm
As previously stated, I love Ancient Rites (Particularily Rvbicon and Fatherland) and I just checked out the other bands. Lunarium is pretty cool, I dig them. They should be a fine USA support band. Wrathian didn't sit with me, but I'm not much of a black metal fan. I checked out Metsatoll, and I'm not sure what to think. The clean vocals are really fucking good and the folk instruments are nice. I'm pretty sure I do like them, but I don't think their studio work anything I'll listen very often. However, I think these guys would have an absolutely dominating live presence as they give me a very 'Skyforger' vibe, and I've seen videos of SKyforger playing live so I know how easily those guys demolish an audience.
Should all be very good!
Should all be very good!
Ancient Rites - Victory or Valhalla
Metsatöll - Hundi Loomine:
Metsatöll - Lahinguväljal näeme, raisk! (Live/DVD preview):
Metsatöll - Hundi Loomine:
Metsatöll - Lahinguväljal näeme, raisk! (Live/DVD preview):
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I'd think Moonsorrow would definitely be on that level of a "drawing" band. I know people that would go solely based on those guys being added to the billing, so I can see the need for an act that can draw a few locals and stragglers that wouldn't go otherwise. Ancient Rites fans are pretty rabid about them playing the US and will definitely travel to see those guys, the only problem is that there's not too many people that have actually heard of that band. I've seriously seen all of 4 people at locals shows that even know who they are, and that includes my now girlfriend.
That's nothing new, most good music goes unheard by most people, but it does put a damper on the best fest in the US (and I seriously think that about HC) when the loyal fans are the only ones showing up and the band plays their first US gig to about 50 people max. That's probably the only reason why I wouldn't care if the fest books an Ensiferum or a Finntroll. 500 More Ancient Rites fans in the US would mean a better chance of them actually coming back!
That's nothing new, most good music goes unheard by most people, but it does put a damper on the best fest in the US (and I seriously think that about HC) when the loyal fans are the only ones showing up and the band plays their first US gig to about 50 people max. That's probably the only reason why I wouldn't care if the fest books an Ensiferum or a Finntroll. 500 More Ancient Rites fans in the US would mean a better chance of them actually coming back!
Moonsorrow for repeat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are amazing, i just saw them at Paganfest, and they were the best band of them all.. Awesome live!
They are amazing, i just saw them at Paganfest, and they were the best band of them all.. Awesome live!
deathfalls
Member
Det Som Engang Var
Viking Bastard
Shit, I wonder if it was Myrkgrav and Hellhammer. I still stand by my statement, you get Myrkgrav, I cut off my pinky toe for you.
Not joking.
Sanctums
Minnesota Ass Vikings
To further clarify my statement, I don't want to see this fest die. If you guys booked a bigger name, I wouldn't lose respect.
Maybe this doesn't belong here, but does it does it cost extra to bring a bigger name over( Amon Amarth, Immortal etc), or even if that option is on the table.
WhiteBeastofWotan
Apostitutes!
Personally, I think all the whiners need to silence themselves. I bet Ancient Rites will surprise all the naysayers.
Sanctums
Minnesota Ass Vikings
Dormant
New Metal Member
Agreed! I also feel that people should not rush to judgement until ALL the bands have been announced.
Nobody's really judging, we just all want this fest to survive.
Personally, I'd travel the 1,000 miles even if Ancient Rites got a half hour to play. I know a few people would travel to Europe just to see them as well, so this is a lot easier
What's their setlist shaping up to be on that tour? Or do they just play the new song and that's it?
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
What's their setlist shaping up to be on that tour? Or do they just play the new song and that's it?
Seriously. If they only played material from Verisakeet and before I'd be happy, but the new songs are just too drawn out to hold my interest.
They played only 5 songs, they werent the headliners, but they were really amazing, easily the best band of the night in my opinion, very epic.. their setlist was
Sankarihauta
Ukkosenjumalan Poika
Pakanajuhla
Sankaritarina
and Jotunheim!!!
i recorded Jotunheim, check it out
Sankarihauta
Ukkosenjumalan Poika
Pakanajuhla
Sankaritarina
and Jotunheim!!!
i recorded Jotunheim, check it out
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Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
no problem, you r welcome.. could u imagine them headlining the second night of the fest like they did on the 1st one with that setlist plus adding a couple more songs... Raunioilla, Unohduksen Lapsi or Pimeae for example... would be AMAZING!!!!
Dark One
The Tainted Dogma
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