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Thanks my friend. That's about what I would have hoped for. I'm not sure I can get over my feelings of unrequited loved of not having seen them circa Defenders tour which would have placed me at age 19. Sort of like, I wouldn't want to see a girlfriend from college years because I just want to remember her looking 20 forever Lol.

He's moved like that for more than 10 years. At least since the Nostradamus tour. But that was one of my favourite gigs of all time I'd only go and see priest now if they were literally playing next door at the Girl Guides camp. Glad to hear your gatecreeper report. I notice a real mix at local shows. A lot of potbellies and tattoos no matter the age, but they seem to be enjoying themselves.

Coffins - Sinister Oath (2024)

Dude Rob looks his age plus 10 years. Moves around the stage like a old timey Hollywood Frankenstein, but he still sounds great. He can't sustain the high notes like the glory days, but he gets the point across with authority. Little sustain on his voice doesn't hurt either. Like Klaus from the Scorpions, he is convincing and effective although you can tell there isn't much time left. Ritchie is a fine stand in for Glenn, Andy is a good compliment. It was a good show. Would have been better in the 80s, just never had the chance. Also saw Gatecreeper and Creeping Death on Saturday. Hardcore kids playing death metal. Wasn't impressed but $12 and local. Walked out about halfway through Gatecreeper's set. Couldn't take any more. The plus however was I was just about the oldest dude in the crowd. 95% were under 25 with quite a few under 18. I may not like their shit, but the kidz do and that's a good thing for heavy music.

I can't get into the prog-rock incarnation of Opeth on recordings, but I have to say the material from Heritage and whatever was after that - Pale Communion I guess? - is really strong live. And their enjoyment of playing it is obvious. I wonder how they sound with the new drummer now that Axe left.

Yep. And a pretty good album with one of my favourite Opeth songs - Heir Apparent.

Caixão (Portugal) - Knaga

URSKOG - SKOGSSKÖKA