By Avinash Mittur
September 26th 2012, The Avalon, Hollywood CA: For most fans, Kreator or Accept alone are reason enough to go out and pay good money for a night of German heavy metal. For the last few weeks though, the two titans have joined forces for the “Teutonic Terror Attack” tour and have been slaying audiences all across North America. I managed to catch their stop in Hollywood at the Avalon, and was treated to full night of absolutely top-notch heavy metal from the German veterans. Though I’ve seen both bands before, I was more than happy to come out to Hollywood on a Wednesday night to catch the two play headlining sets for scores of rabid Southern California metalheads. Continue reading “Teutonic Terror Attack Tears Through Hollywood”
September 12th 2012, Whisky A-Go-Go, Hollywood CA: The air was electric at the world famous Whisky-A-Go-Go as Tyr, Moonsorrow and Korpiklaani were set to take the stage. The Whisky was filled to capacity and despite the police-like search that the security staff meted out on everyone who tried to enter the venue, the fans were in good spirits and ready to party. The first band up was Helsott, a band straight out of California. I unfortunately missed most of their set, but what I did hear was pretty great. They’re definitely a band worth checking out. The next band up was Metsatöll, from Estonia. I had never heard of them before seeing them, and I have to say, they were absolutely phenomenal. Their use of native folk instruments was quite a treat and their stage presence was intense. I really loved how they interacted with the crowd and made everyone feel like they were a part of something big with their genuine crowd appreciation; true showmen. While the music was great, the sound at the Whisky was abhorrent and everything kind of ran together after a while. Still; they definitely made their mark on the crowd. 
