Report and photography by ©Jeanny Petrocchi, METALPHOTO

We have many fond memories of the ever-popular Turock Open air in Essen. Since last year this event has been organized in the large concert hall in Ruhrcongress in Bochum. Also, it is no longer a free festival, but this cannot spoil the fun. There was a limited time offer were metalheads from the Ruhr area and surroundings were able to get weekend tickets for the price of only 5 euros! This was a nice gesture for those who are short on cash.

Metalphoto attended on Saturday and it was an absolute banger! Two stages, Cold beer, Guinness, Cocktails, Pizzas, nice Band Merchandise, Radio BOB! goodies, Signing sessions…..and bands that will blow your mind away!

Plus, in short, brilliant sound for ALL the bands in both concert halls and a great Lighting that added a layer of immersive experience during the live performances.

So don’t let anyone tell you how great this was, make sure you’re there next year ! We are looking forward to another edition! Thank you Turock!

Check our photoreport of Saturday, the pictures speak for themselves!

Batushka – God Dethroned – Marduk – The Iron Maidens – Vltimas – Imaplement – The Vision Bleak – Valkyria – Darkness Surrounding – The Vincent Raven Band

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