modernwizardry - Roadburn was fantastic! Really impressed with the venues, sound mix and organization. Four different stages, ranging from 150 capacity Batcave to the approx 2500 capacity main stage (similar in size to the Riviera Theater, for the Chicago folks). Very laid-back vibe (as you may imagine), and everyone I met was very friendly. Had a blast catching up with some European friends, and tried to keep my wallet in my pocket, which was difficult with all of the cool vinyl and merch! Picked up an Agalloch shirt, a special shirt Voivod made for the event, and a limited edition vinyl of Voivod at Roadburn 2011.
Didn't see a bad performance all weekend. Agalloch, Hammers of Misfortune (my friend Morgan had never heard them and was completely won over by their show), Voivod, and Orchid were the highlights of the first day. Nachtmystium put on a strong show on day two, along with Witch, Electric Moon, and Voivod doing Dimension Hatross in its entirety. Would have liked to have seen Barn Owl, but hard to catch everything! After seeing The Obsessed, Sleep, and Bongripper on the final day, I felt like a tank had rolled over me! Great fun! Would definitely recommend this festival.
