[Eiskrieg]

Never stop the madness. Avoid sleep by taking methamphetamine.

[D.N.]

[In Solitude]

Amazing MARE video that my friend captured, Spheres Like Death and Black Magick Funeral:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taScG4LK8gg
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AVE!

Thank you all who joined us in rituals, bloodshed, kaos, order, blasphemy, and whatever else Bruxelles had to offer during NIDROSIAN BLACK MASS IV. It was truly a life changing experience for many of us; the organizers, attendees and bands. After some days of rest, looking back at what was, it feels like a victory, and the energies from certain rituals are still present in my entire body. I think I speak for others aswell when I say this. It was truly something else...

THE BANDS:

Sortilegia
-First band out and suffered from just that. Sound problems and technical problems aside, the band did their job well, and they didn't hold back on anything. Haunting vocals and tight blasting all the way.

Teitanfyre
-They had ONE rehearsal only with this drummer the day before this gig, and I must say I'm impressed. Their first gig outside Russia was a success; Pure satanic Black Metal violence! Again some sound issues, but the rawness of the band almost suited the sound. Well done, hooligans!

Sargeist
-Kept myself busy with different issues, but what I saw was good. I have seen them many times now, and they always deliver. The sound was getting alot better at this point.

One Tail, One Head
-100% as always, chaotic and unrelentless Black Metal in it's purest form. Tornekrans og svovel; ONE TAIL! ONE HEAD! Great sound aswell!

Cult of Fire
-From where I stood, I couldnt hear anything from the synth samples, wich is a shame. It really takes their music to another level. Still, I enjoyed it alot, and the band is simply amazing. 1000 points for playing in those robes and hats.

Svartidaudi
-Can it get tighter? Fucking hell, what a gig. I'm really proud to take part in their legacy as a publisher of their works. The sound was great aswell, so the soundguys were finally catching on.
Kamelåså!

Pseudogod
-I have never seen them as good as this ever before. One of the most intense gigs I have ever seen! The wolves from Ural played like possessed maniacs, which I truly believe they are. It was a nice bonus to see IMPURATH from Black Witchery come onstage to perform the last song with them.

Horna
-"...and now over to something completely different..."
When I saw them drunk around noon the same day, I had to ask how they would ever be able to perform. "It's ok, we are Horna" was the answer. Well, HORNA: You blew it. I must say I enjoyed it, it was FUN. But thats not how a gig should be for those who havent seen them before, and was there to see them.

Mare/Black Majesty
-Pure perfection, and one of the definitive highlights. Finally able to see Black Majesty with great sound was truly a dream come true. The Mare set was also tight and perfect. I really can't find the words to express how I felt right there and then.

Hetroertzen
-Their best gig to date, I'm sure! At times brilliant, actually, and they finally lived up to the expectations! Nothing more to say, really. Great gig!

Urfaust
-For some reasons, it was alot of problems with the sound on stage, so the band struggled from the get-go. They actually skipped the last few songs because they were so pissed. People are talking about how drunk they were, but the real problem is that they were SOBER! First gig ever they were sober, and it all went to hell. Never again!! Too bad all in all, but it was still a good gig and most people sait it was perfect.

Behexen
-Again I was busy working, but from what I saw and heard, it might have been the best gig they have ever done! This and NBMIII really stands out as their best gigs to me. Also killer to hear those new tracks live.

Mgla
-I wrote "Can it get tighter?" about Svartidaudis perfcormance. The answer is YES. I'm pretty sure these guys don't sleep, eat, drink, work or anything, only PRACTISE. It was fucking brilliance from start till finish. One of the best gigs I have ever seen, AGAIN, from these Polish bastards. KUDOS!

Black Witchery
-I was curious to see how they would perform after being awake for 4-5 days, not eating or anything. As always they were AMAZING, and the fact they played the whole Summoning of Infernal Legions EP as a surprise to ME, was fucking amazing! It was the first time in 13+ years they played them live, and the very last time ever. I have been nagging for years for them to play those songs, and they practised for 3 months to get the tracks down. They actually had to learn them all over again, haha. As a huge fan of BW since early 2000, it was really again a dream come true.
Some fuckups here and there from Tregenda, but all in all one of my personal highlights this fest!

Vemod
-What to say? One would not believe this was their first gig. I'm still in ave, and again one of the highlights.... I was litterally shaking during this gig, it was so amazing. I cannot but congratulate you guys enough. You really blew my mind, and then some.



Will there be another Nidrosian Black Mass? Every year I say 'NO', and this year is no different. This is a festival that takes form when it wants. It was never ment to be an annual thing.

I cannot thank Mister Leslie V. enough. Without him this would never have happened, and of course the bands, whom without this would be nothing. They are truly the victors in all this. I RAISE MY CHALICE TO THEE!
Last but not least; Aleksis, Sindre, Tylden, Olivier(!) and the rest of the crew who helped onstage, aswell as offstage. You are all worth your weight in gold. Sorry to those I might've forgotten. Next time we meet, drinks on me.

AVE ARCHICATHEDRA NIGRA NIDROSIENSIS!
VENI VIDI VICI!

Regards,
.:.O.A.A.:.
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[DeKay]

[Doom-Mantia]

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BY THE WAY:

To WHORES who suck cock to get backstage and other free stuff; may you all burn in HELL! Disgusting, filthy whores, all of you. Have you no shame? Take a look at yourselves and know; noone thinks you are worth jack shit. Fuck off.
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[Doom-Mantia]

[13]

[Carpathian_Florist]

[Cursed Emperor]

[S.]

Maybe Horna? At least their singer was naked during/after the show.

[Cursed Emperor]

[Ecstatic_Horror]

It looks like Mgla and Svartidaudi were wearing the exact same thing.

[In Solitude]

Doom-Mantia: Yep, she was one of three close friends staying with me!

Ecstatic Horror: Pure coincedence. We spoke with mgla about it, and apparently Svartidaudi were the first to do it in a photoshoot or something. Still, anything to conceal the individual for an event like this is good, if you ask me.
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