12186606_1056837241023187_3106911039684285689_oThe past week has been almost all about the fire in a club during a metal gig  in Bucharest, where 27 people died on location and about 180  ended up in the hospital.  I´ve been to Romania many times for gigs, festivals and just because and I love the country and my Romanian metal head friends who are the kindest, most generous people ever. Like  the metal community all over the world, they are family. And now they need help! This is far from over and it will be so expensive for both the victims and their families so donations are very much needed. If you can help, you have the information below.

More about #colectiv:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34684973
Google
https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/colectiv
https://www.facebook.com/ImpreunaRezistam

Impreuna rezistam:

“Dear friends from abroad, following the devastating incident that took place on the 30th of October in Club Colectiv, Bucharest, we have been working with Fundatia Estuar, raising funds to help the people involved. They have opened EUR, USD and PayPal accounts, and all the donations will go to the people that were hurt in the accident.
Thank you all for your support!”
‪#‎ImpreunaRezistam‬ ‪#‎Colectiv‬

UNIVERSAL MUSIC ROMANIA:
“Because people are in deep need, Universal Music Romania will donate all its royalties following the sales of the albums “Mantras of War” by Goodbye to Gravity and “Ce simti” by Up To Eleven, to the victims of the tragedy from Club Colectiv.
The albums can be bought in physical format from music stores* and from getmusic.ro

http://umusic.ro/impreunarezistam-en/

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Miluta shooting the crowd at the Rockstadt Extreme Fest in Rasnov August this year

Donations can also be made for individual persons who are in hospital fighting to survive and to get better. I don´t have the information of all of them but all the info should be found on the net (see the links above). Still I need to share the donation information for the great photographer, metalhead and a personal friend, Miluta Flueras who was at the venue, survived but is in hospital with a long way to recovery.
https://www.facebook.com/miluta7

Catalin Doru, the organizer of Dark Bombastic Evening in Alba Iulia, Transylvania, posted a couple of days ago (excerpt):

“You all know Miluta Flueras, right? He is the one always there, next to the stage. Then you see him rushing all over the place, shooting frames, angles, shadows, colors, shapes. You lose him in the crowd just to see him again next to the stage and back again.”

“Miluta needs my help, your help, right now; he needs help from each and every one who has ever met him, from each and every one who has just learnt about his condition. Any donation helps. Solidarity saves lives, so let’s turn now his Little Planet into a Big Planet!
Please transfer your donation to Ana-Maria Gavrila’s account, RO12UGBI0000762002799RON, GARANTI BANK S.A, DrumulTaberei – Bucharest branch, SWIFT CODE UGBIROBU (for international transfers).”

MPThe street metal crazies Mr. Violence, Rob Stringburner, Charley Knuckleduster and Hellcop of GEHENNAH were in Stockholm to record the new album.

 

I visited them in the studio and took some pics. Tobias from ENFORCER was there also and helped me to try out some blue lights I was planning to experiment with. We ran out of time so in the end we were in hurry to get the indoor pics done. They had found a couple of really cool locations close by for the outdoor shots and we also got more time for those. Awfully nice bunch of guys:))

The album will be released on Metal Blade Records later this year. Their nex gig will be at Party.san in Germany (Friday 7/8 13.30 on Mainstage!!)

 


»SOME OFFICIAL PICS
https://www.facebook.com/gehennah.metal
http://gehennah.8merch.com/services/store

Snapshots (Photo of me shooting: courtesy of Knuckleduster/GEHENNAH)

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Can´t wait for these two! To Party.san I´ve been many times and I love it to death! It always feels like home with friends and other good people, awesome bands and waffles and beer! There´s also great coffee to be found (my No.1 survival drink!). Hoping for a fantastic gig from HELLISH CROSSFIRE because they are totally awesome! They had such bad luck with gear (the airline fucked up so they had to borrow stuff!!) and also a LOT of technical difficulties on the set when they played in Stockholm for a couple of years ago. I´ve seen them before and that´s one brilliant live band! And I´m finally going to see THE RUINS OF BEVERAST!! This year representing Sweden: VANHELGD, BLOODBATH, GEHENNAH, DEGIAL & MORBUS CHRON.
Just hoping for great weather!:D
http://www.party-san.de

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I missed Mörkaste Småland last year but this year I won´t! Have only heard good things and the line up has so many highlights!! They also added a kick off party the evening before. So excited!!:D
http://morkastesmaland.se

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“Malign unveils new song, line-up and webpage on the summer solstice.
Official statement from the band:

Lo and behold!
On this day we have chosen to unleash upon thee the titletrack from our forthcoming 10’EP “A Sun To Scorch”
Music and words available now at our newly launched webpage: http://www.malignofficial.com

The whole statement can be found on the band´s Facebook page

Måste vänta med fredagens Undergången bilder tills jag gjort klart bilderna för CURSED 13. Borde vara klar snart så kanske redan ikväll får jag upp några på FB. Fyllde på lite NECROPHOBIC bilder också från fotodagen förra året. Finns HÄR
Missade TRIBULATION giget i torsdags, insåg att jag kommer inte att vara i stan när DEATH IN JUNE kommer tillbaks i maj och säkert nått till bakslag som jag inte kommer ihåg just nu.
Men det händer bra saker närmsta framtiden. KARJALAN SISSIT på playlistan…GO Pesonen!!! The King of Gloom and Misery! Ge mig en livespelning när som helst!

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Nya KS plattan finns på Spotify för provlyssning. Supporta & köp!
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I love the new stuff! Damn they´re talented.
Members: Johannes Andersson Adam Zaars Jonathan Hultén Jakob Ljungberg

The release show for the album “The Children Of The Night” will take place in Stockholm this thursday, the 23rd of April (with MORBUS CHRON + VAMPIRE) and the day after they will play in Gothenburg.

http://www.Tribulation.se
You can get the new album and other stuff HERE.

»The event page


Had a good time and some great company with CURSED 13 guys and the fantastic staff at Br. Olssons Garlic & Shots. Took some pics for the upcoming single, and we stayed afterwards for some food and beers. If you´re an out-of-towner, The B.O. is THE place to go!! Everyone goes there and for a reason! So don´t miss it next time in Stockholm.

CURSED 13 are basically the same guys as in GRÁ and it´s still black, but kinda different black.
Check them out (a couple of videos below!!)!!

www.facebook.com/cursed13official
www.facebook.com/pages/Bröderna-Olssons-Garlic-Shots

The guys in the band are in studio right now recording drums for the new album! Yesterday my friend Erik Tormentor came by with son and had this old newspaper from June 1993:) An interview with DESULTORY before they left for an European tour.

https://www.facebook.com/Desultory

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For the past couple of years The Liffey’s Källare has been an important place for many of us. Yesterday it all ended. I wasn´t there, but I sure was at the first night in August 2012 and lots of times after that. Cheers to Püssy a Go Go and may you still reign for a long time!:))

» More stuff from The Liffey
www.facebook.com/pages/Püssy-a-Go-Go
https://www.facebook.com/BoredToDeathBookings

In the very beginning @ The Liffey. The ones involved met up for a group photo and some food. (Photo credits P.A.G.G.)

The very first gig at the venue. It wasn´t even officially opened yet:)):
FESTER (SWE), GENERAL SURGERY & NIRVANA 2002

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