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Jesus, Maria and Joseph, there are always new experiences in concerts, where I think my generell music understanding has got some sort of limit, or am I just simply too old. Too old anyway, as I'm definately the oldest one within these aprox. 900 Death Core fans in here, when I look at all these youthful faces. But reason fro beeing here is first of all is a photocall like usually. And I mean, job is job, so what... Best thing to do is - ears half closed and head through the wall. Most important is, that I get some decent shots catching an interesting situation with my lense. 
And well, because I'm open for everything, let's get into this pleasure of thrashing sounds, performed by seven bands. Let's get it done, heads off .....

I have to admit, my description about following acts is a rather short one, as I don't think, I can judge this musical style in a neutral way for it's quality. Like mentioned in the beginning, it's maybe also my age. However, it's a fact, that this Death - Metalcore machinery goes down on the kids here like honey and seems very popular. So guess what... this stuff has truly got a right to be here. As we all know: everything is only show and entertainment. 

The Ghost Inside are starting off for the first 30 minutes.

For this californian group this is their first visit to the european continent. And with this trip, they introduce their debutalbum 'Faith For Forgiveness'- This band has probably named themselves after a chinese horror movie - same title. 
And compared to other opening acts, these guys here do very well to increase the average party mood. Respect, not many can do so. 

More Infos üabout this Outfit can be found at:r
http://www.myspace.com/theghostinside  



Next one is the band with this tongue breaking name: Iwrestledabearonce. 

And these boys and girl also swam across the big pond to Europe. Extraordinary is the frontgirl with her rather short bodysize. She describes herself as the most ugliest frontwoman in Rock'n'Roll. Whereby she rather looks like redcap with her behaved little girlie dress. But dare you, when she opens her mouth and starts to scream out her metal prayers. At this point not ear stays dry. And the whole scenery seems somehow like a cartoon. To be honest, I've hardly every experienced such a thing. 
But however, after 30 minutes it's time to go as well here. I can only say, you've gotta see her/them at least onece, otherwise you don't believe this....

http://www.myspace.com/iwrestledabearonce




Number 3 is  Oceano and is fronted by a Cocolate Boy 

They come from Chicago, Illinois, and have just put out their firt record 'Depths'. they've been founded i 2006 and they describe themselves as the most pissed off band on the planet. 
Also within this band, it's the frontman drawing all attentions. His name is Adam Warren, and he is only 23 years of age. He name's himself Black Bear, which sounds right,as his second hobby beside the band is body building. And you can see that. 
Anyway, Oceano are going for the same strategy like the acts before. And it's once again up to you, whether you like it or not. 

http://www.myspace.com/oceano




Okay, next Grindcore act is named 'As Blood Runs Black' and is also from sunny California, like the opener. 
and they are going since 2004. 

They've got lots of demos and 2 albums in their backpack, whereby 'Descent To Hysteria' has just been released this year. From the original line up there is only drummer Hector "Leche" de Santiago left. The rest of the group has been exchanged over the years. On their my space page there are anyway only 3 musicians mentioned, Ernie on guitar, Nick on Bass and Lech on bass. Dun' know how much singer Johnny McBee is involved in the band or the pretty girl.. 
30 minutes as well and off we go again....

http://www.myspace.com/asbloodrunsblack

Horse, the Band from the Sunshine State are coming next....

They describe themselves as the biggest partyband in the world with the most intensive worldtour, they even booked themselves and this  without a management. 'Desperate Living' is the title of the new album and it fits to their livestyle. 
And these boys got a focus as well, which is the keyboard in the middle of the stage, giving the sound a very individual note.The guy handling the keys is Eric Engstrom and he is working so hard, as if he want the world champion title,which is another focus pulling our attention. And this action seems so exhausting, that there is some short break needed inbetween, as the pic shows below. Their style is named nintendocore, whatever is meant by that. In any case, Nathan Winnecke  and his collegue are going now for 10 years. And let's see,whatever the future brings...

http://www.myspace.com/horsetheband

Well now it's time for the only Europeans in this 7 bands package... 

Architects are from Great Britain, or better definded from Brighton on sea, where they have been founded in 2004. Since the release of their third album 'Hollow Crown' this band have ensured a certain status of popularity, maybe thanks to their label Century Media. Fronted by singer Sam Carter, who still looks  very young, - these boys beat the concrete out of the walls of this venue. And the kids seem to luv it and they are getting outta hand. And it even goes beyond the barriere at some points. 

No, you can say what you want, but the Architects are the first real highlight tonight...

http://www.myspace.com/architectsuk




The  Band-Marathon is rounded up with Despiced Icon  

The Bandname speaks for itselves. Anyway, the headliner comes from Montreal, Canada, founded in 2002. These guys rather look like Hip Hoppers, and not like Metalheads But as we say so, the look doesn't mean anything, does it? Their new record 'Day Of Mourning' was released in the beginning of October. Reason enough to start a  tour with 52 dates, named  the Never Say Die tour. With two singers - Steve Marois and Alex Erian, they are trying to give the sound even more power. And in the middle of the set, the singer of the opener - The Ghost Within comes on stage to join them. - 'They are close Friends or our's' it's said...

Despised Icon go over the top and heat up the atmosphere with their luvable canadian charme. And they manage to finish the kids in the audiance off for good. 
Well in the end I think, every fan, who is here tonight has been served very well, at least the once, who are here because they want to be here on their free will :-)))

http://www.despisedicon.com/

PS: also  a Drummer wants to say bye bye .