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.
First day. The sun beat down mercilessly as Mystic Festival erupted into life on a scorching Wednesday. The air crackled with an electric energy, signaling the commencement of a mind-bending spectacle. With three stages poised to unleash metal madness, the atmosphere swirled with the promise of an exceptional Millésime, where the elements aligned seamlessly – the blistering weather, the long-awaited bank holiday, and a lineup of legendary proportions, conspiring to birth an epic triumph.
But let us not be deterred, for the Mystic Festival, like a multi-headed metal beast, catered to the diverse needs of its worshippers. For the connoisseurs, and like last year, the Desert Stage emerged as a hidden gem – an intimate space throbbing with raw […]
Third & last day of the festival. All good things have an end… Pictures are piling up on my hard drive, my body start te be very tired, my legs are very heavy, it’s cold, but a big thanks to all the bands and the […]
