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Friday, 16 January 2009

HIM & Helldone @ Tavastia 29.-31.12.2008

Such a nice experience! My first time in traditional HIM party which was organised now for 9th year in row. HIM played superbly, Ville is charismatic as always, the set list inclusive, and Tavastia a perfect place for this band. And of course the international audience and devoted fans make the atmosphere extraordinary. A nice video in YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8423ItgVmk

Ville's interview in Helldone:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1186621/ville_valo_intervieuw_helldone_2008/

About the other bands... Godsplague and Diablo on Monday really nailed it down, and Stam1na was superb, convincing, hilarious and everything, as always. And lots of musicians hanging around there in the club... Tuesday with Sara, Negative and the 69 Eyes was calmer and lamer but basically ok. On Wednesday, I missed 45 Degree Womean, but luckily experienced the peculiarly entertaining KYPCK.

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