This year, the weather was a bit more complicated than usual – colder winds, heavier clouds, and rain that insisted on being part of the lineup. Waterproof shoes and jackets weren’t just smart choices – they were my ticket to survival the 4 days of […]
The fatigue from the previous two days, during which I walked nearly 30 kilometers, began to take a toll on my body. But my passion for reporting on this festival made the soreness evaporate as soon as I entered the gates of metal paradise. The […]
The second day of the Mystic Festival began with the same raw energy as the first, my enthusiasm undiminished by the colder weather and the few hours of sleep I managed to snatch. The Friday crowd swelled like a tidal wave, transforming my trips from […]
It has been the third year that I am covering the Mystic Festival in Gdansk. This festival is our magazine’s lifeblood. Standing as one of the most significant events in the Tri-City area, alongside Open’er. Four days of blistering metal for every conceivable taste, set against the gritty, […]
Last Saturday night marked the kickoff of the Mystic 2024 season with Samael as the headliner. But it would be a mistake to dismiss the 2 support bands as Shining hit the spot with a jaw-dropping Jazz Metal performance, and Yoth Iria cranked up the […]
As the sun rises on the fourth and final day of the Mystic Festival, I find myself in a curious state of happiness and exhilaration. Yet, fatigue fails to dampen my spirit; it’s been a marathon of musical ecstasy that my body gladly endure. Surprisingly, my legs are holding up better than expected, free from the agony of past festivals. And, thankfully, this year has spared me the dreaded festival sickness that haunted my memories.
Arriving at the third day of the Mystic Festival with a renewed sense of anticipation, I could feel the sun gradually cooling down, setting the stage for an unforgettable day of music. Bands like Soen, Lost Society, Planet of Zeus, Eyes, Lucifer, and many more were lined up, promising exceptional performances that would leave a lasting impact on the crowd. As a dedicated fan of metal, I knew I was in for a treat.
With an uncontainable enthusiasm, I embarked on the second day of the festival, driven by the anticipation of witnessing Lord of the Lost and finally catching Behemoth after three missed opportunities. The scorching sun mirrored the intensity of the previous day, and the number of fans multiplied as night fell, setting the stage for an epic program.
