UpComing gig

UpComing Gig :

23.06.2007 : WACKEN FESTIVAL 2007 :

Wacken Open Air… a must in the life of every true metaller, more than a simple fest. From 17 years the name of W: O: A is sign of quality, quality that made this fest THE fest, if not for metal world, for European metal.

You simply have to go there at least once in your life, and anyway you can’t go wrong.
First Wacken edition has been in 1990. In the first years, minor bands dominated the bill, even thought big headliners were already on the scene - Blind Guardian and Saxon in 1993, Gamma Ray and Atrocity the following year... meanwhile, the number of bands increased from six in the first edition, until the more than 70 of the upcoming WOA. Last years of last century and the first of the present one marked the Wacken's growth in popularity and its consacration as best fest around. To name a few bands alternating on Wacken stage since in the last years; Dimmu Borgir, Grave Digger, In Flames, Motorhead, Sodom and Therion, Angel Dust, Iced Earth, Gorgoroth, Europe, Venom, Dark Tranquillity, Sonata Arctica, Twisted Sister, Opeth, Whitesnake... Year after year, the billing never lets anyone down, so that fans of every kind of metal come from the whole Europe - and from all around the world - to attend the concerts. The small town of Wacken, near Hamburg, becomes so in a few days of august a true paradise for metalheads.

This year, the festival area consists of a concert area, with 4 different stages to allow all the bands to play, and a camping area, where is possible to put tents some days before the beginning of the fest.
Three stages, two main and a smaller one, will give to the metal kids well know as historic band, while the “youngsters” will have their chance on the W.E.T. stage, stage that, after the shows end, will become the occasion for every singer wannabe around, thanks the metal karaoke and disco.

For Musically, as usual, 2007 edition has all to become another huge success: first of all, the reunion of one of the bands that made the history of black metal, Immortal, is going to happen. Plus, diehard black metallers will also be pleased by the presence of Norwegian Enslaved, 1349 and Kampfar, not to forget the new generation symphonic blacksters Dimmu Borgir. Those who prefer thrash doesn't have to be afraid, 'cause combos like Sodom and Destruction will make their joy. A good Viking atmosphere will be granted by Moonsorrow and Tyr. Iced Earth, Blind Guardian and Stratovarius will make this fest as sweet as ever for the power lovers. Even melodic death fans are going to be pleased, Swedish In Flames and finnish Norther will be taking their part in. Finally, Saxon and Rage with orchestra will make every nostalgic of old school melt! An edition really not to miss.

FOr more information check out this link : www.wacken.com

Done By : Marta And eleonora

10.05.2007 : CASABLANCA FESTIVAL "B.J.M" 9th edition ,May 31 and JUNE 1/2/3, 2007:

Boulevard started really as a small competition among local musiciens, a kind of a casablanca "Battle of the Bands". Spanning over the weekend, the first day is usually a RAp competition, the Second gathered Rock and Metal fans and the Last day included Gnawa bands and finally distribution of Prices. 9 years later, BJM grew to be a huge 4 day gathering, free to the public. This festival's name is now carved in the youth's minds and among the most appealing festivals here in Morocco. International bands also contribute to its reputation. After kreator (2005) and Moonspell (2006), this year will also be almost euphoric for the Moroccan Metalhead with the coming of:

Date : 2 JUNE

- Stage of the C.O.C - 8:00p :

PARADISE LOST www.paradiselost.co.uk - UK

GOJIRA www.gojira-music.com - FRANCE

NEW GOVERNMENT http://www.myspace.com/thenewgovernment - LIBAN

CELSIUS www.celsius.ma / http://www.myspace.com/celsiusworld - FRANCE/MAROC

- Stage of the R.U.C - 2:00 pm :

Among the competing bands are:

Analgesia (Rabat) http://www.analgesia-band.com
Atmosfear (Rabat)
Urban Discipline (Casablanca)
Imperium (Meknès) http://www.myspace.com/imperiummeknes
Despotism (Casablanca) www.myspace.com/despotismwar
Wanted (Tetouan) "Guest" http://www.myspace.com/wantedtetouan

For more information check out those links :

http://www.boulevard.ma
http://www.myspace.com/lboulevardfest