AUGUST 20th, 2025
IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT



AUGUST 20th 2025

IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT & GUESTS


It is my third Imperial Triumphant gig, so maybe I am used to this, but it sounds very relaxing and easy-listening. It is much more complex than any of the Mayhem records done with Rune Eriksen. The guys are so posh, - from the stage entry and until the end. They are the Eyes Wide Shut of avantgarde black metal. Maybe this gig had more straightforward stuff - it is really catchy, yet prog as hell, but so entertaining. 

Masks - of course. The mandatory champagne is spit in the audience. Light bulbs on bass - also check. Mysterious breaks mid-song with ambient-ish spirit and sudden blasting to resume the action - yes. Vocoder following the guitar tune for speeches - something new. 

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JUNE 25th - 28th 2025
TONS OF ROCK
2025

 

Having a world-class festival like Tons of Rock in your town is something locals have grown accustomed to, yet each year the anticipation seems to grow. Maybe the daily life around the event changes, or the energy of the festival seeps into Oslo’s summer atmosphere — whatever the reason, the start of Tons of Rock 2025 was a welcome burst of excitement.


Held on the picturesque Ekebergsletta, a sprawling green space surrounded by residential areas and offering scenic walks to city viewpoints, the festival grounds continue to be a perfect blend of nature and urban proximity. The walk from the city center to Ekebergsletta is a challenge—steady uphill climbs test festival-goers’ stamina—but many braved it daily, adding extra steps to their fitness trackers. The site’s gradual yearly expansion was clear in 2025: a fourth stage now hosted concerts alongside talks and panels, while food stalls multiplied and seating areas near entrances increased substantially, improving comfort.

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