#geflemetalfestival #geflemetal @OfficialNeurot @neurosisoakland @RelapseRecords @quantumyob @Krisiun

There’s a war going on in my head about what I should do during my last weekend in Copenhagen this summer.

Should I fly across the Øresund and go to the Gefle Metal Festival (pictured above during the 2017 Krisiun set) to see Primordial, Dark Tranquillity, Dimmu Borgir, Ministry, Flotsam & Jetsam, and Satyricon? I’ve seen all of these bands before (except Primordial but I will be seeing them in the Czech Republic this summer), and I’ve been to Gävle, Sweden twice, but I love them all and would love to see them all again.

Or should I fly across the North Sea to see two of my top five favorite bands–Neurosis and YOB–in London? I’ve only been to London once, but I’ve seen Neurosis and YOB many times.

The deciding factor could be who grants me a photo pass…

Posted on March 11th, 2019 under Other. Tags: AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens, concert photography, crowd, gefle metal festival, krisiun, neurosis, Nikon D750, yob. Comments Off on Metal Monday

@sanctuarymetal #geflemetalfestival #geflemetal @warrel_dane

Today’s photo was taken a few months before Warrel died. Sanctuary has continued to tour since his death. I hear a new album is in the works, although it may be 2020 before it hits the shelves.

There are also rumors that Sanctuary will be touring with a setlist that includes all of Refuge Denied. That will be awesome.

Posted on March 7th, 2019 under Other. Tags: concert photography, gefle metal festival, metal, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens, Nikon D750, sanctuary band. Comments Off on Warrel Dane’s birthday

Ghost @ Getaway Festival (July 7, 2011)

@MetalMagicDK @thebandGHOST #ghost #concertphotography #TDIM @maketodayrock

Today’s photo comes from the second time I saw Ghost, and this was one of their first 20 or so shows ever. I can see them again, with Metallica, this summer in Copenhagen, but I will opt for the Metal Magic Festival instead.

Posted on March 3rd, 2019 under Other. Tags: concert photography, getaway rock festival, ghost band sweden, nikon d7000. Comments Off on Happy birthday, Tobias Forge!

Manuel Gagneux

@copenhell #copenhell2018 @zealandardor @YourBaroness @deafheavenband @TheUCTheatre

One month from today Deafheaven, Baroness, and Zeal & Ardor will be playing in Berkeley. Alas, I do not have a ticket or a photo pass. I’m willing to make the trip if one were to be offered. Anyone?

Posted on February 16th, 2019 under Other. Tags: AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/4G ED VR Nikon lens, concert photography, copenhell, Nikon D750, zeal & ardor. Comments Off on Zeal & Ardor

#bellagio #italy #lakecomo

Posted on February 15th, 2019 under Other. Tags: AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR, buildings, italy, lake como, landscape, Nikon D750. Comments Off on Bellagio, the original