Michael Stützer of Artillery (June 2021)

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Christiansborg (July 2011)

Norwegian neo-Nazi Anders Behring Breivik set off a bomb in Oslo before massacring 69 people (mostly children) on Utoya Island on this day. In prison, Breivik has become a supporter of Donald Trump and Russia under Vladimir Putin.

Denmark flew flags in solidarity with Norway.

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2027 Metal Magic Festival bands

It was painful to watch the 2026 Metal Magic Festival happen in only an online format (instead of live in person) last week. However, I always follow along and sort of pretend I am there. The fine management of the festival has already announced some of the 2027 bands. The list includes Armory, who I was fortunate to see seven years ago.

Armory @ 2019 Metal Magic Festival

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Uli Jon Roth @ 2016 Metal Magic Festival

…I boarded a train for the other side of Denmark, to a place I’d never been before, to see/hear this man. “Taken By Force” was (and still is) one of my favorite albums of all time. That day/night was transformative for me. Not just because I finally got to see Uli live, but because I was introduced to the wonders of the Metal Magic Festival. I’ve been back five times since, and would go every year, regardless of who is on the bill, were it not for the distance.

Thank you Uli and Metal Magic for all of the memories.

P.S. Uli is playing at the 2026 Metal Magic Festival tomorrow night!

Posted on July 9th, 2026 under Denmark. Tags: concert photography, metal, metal magic festival, Nikon D500, Tokina AT-X 11-20mm F2.8 PRO DX, uli jon roth. Comments Off on 10 years ago today…

Chino Moreno of Deftones @ 2018 Copenhell

Posted on June 20th, 2026 under Denmark. Tags: AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Nikon lens, concert photography, copenhell, deftones, metal, Nikon D750. Comments Off on Happy birthday, Chino Moreno!