Tag: germany
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The Ruins of Beverast – Hamburg
A few weeks back, I crossed the sky to a snow-stricken Hamburg, honouring one of my favourite bands, The Ruins of Beverast, as they launched new album Tempelschlaf. Although the rigmarole of the journey is another story altogether, there remains much to be said about the gig itself. No stranger to shows in and around
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Hamburg Humbug
It’s never wise to visit Hamburg in January. My first experience was twelve years ago, where my beard froze the moment I stepped out of the S-Bahn. The gig I was travelling to then was unfortunately cut short (eternal respect to the late Jill Janus), but availing myself of the delights of the Reeperbahn and
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Sunday Morning Melancholia
While visiting Deutschland back in March, I had the privilege of spending the weekend with omni-talented artist, seamstress, and muse Méli Melancholia. Internationally renowned across many alternative subgenres, her enchanting aura consistently captivates. A long-time admirer, my appreciation from afar has blossomed into a wonderful friendship, and it was a delight to go on an
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Dornenreich / Vinsta – Dortmund
Braving the thorny shutdown of London’s Heathrow Airport a week ago, I recently travelled to Dortmund by way of Düsseldorf on very little sleep. Awaiting an evening in attendance of Austrian Black Metal / Neofolk veterans (and fellow Prophecy labelmates) Dornenreich‘s recent Arcane Ceremonies acoustic tour. Hosted in the atmospheric surrounds of Dortmund’s Pauluskirche, the
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