It’s the final morning of the festival but we’re still ready for even more tech-metal. We’ve plenty of press logistics to work through this morning, but we make sure we don’t miss one of the bands we’ve been most eagerly awaiting, Karmanjakah. Having chatted and watched this young Swedish band at Sweden Rock (here) earlier this year, we knew what a special and perfect-for-Tech-Fest set they would produce.
Read MoreMatt Fraser and Johann Wierzbicki of ROCKFLESH report on the 30 years anniversary of the Sweden Rock Festival in Southern Sweden which happens every June. The 4 days festival was a true gem to experience. We tried balancing work and pleasure and although a sound problem with a GoPro means we lost a lot of footage, we hope you will find something of value in this motion picture. Until the next festival, rock on!
Read MoreThe second day kicks off with a jolt, courtesy of Self Deception. Flashbangs explode, flames dance, and a cloud of red and white smoke engulfs the stage. Electric Callboy and Ice Nine Kills vibes fill the air, and glitter balls twinkle above the stage. The bass player, clad in pink dungarees and a woolly bucket hat, goes wild, bouncing around with infectious energy. GG6 (previously of Amaranthe) graces us with guest vocals on ‘Elysium’, and the crowd loses their minds to the brilliant ‘Psycho’.
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