{"id":6574,"date":"2015-05-13T19:14:32","date_gmt":"2015-05-14T02:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/metalassault.com\/gig_reviews\/?p=6574"},"modified":"2015-05-13T19:26:00","modified_gmt":"2015-05-14T02:26:00","slug":"ensiferum-korpiklaani-trollfest-begin-north-american-tour-in-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/metalassault.com\/gig_reviews\/2015\/05\/13\/ensiferum-korpiklaani-trollfest-begin-north-american-tour-in-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Ensiferum, Korpiklaani & Trollfest Begin North American Tour in Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Review & photos by Karina Diane<\/strong><\/p>\n

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May 6th 2015, House Of Blues Sunset Strip, West Hollywood CA: <\/strong>Finnish warriors Ensiferum embarked on a North American tour with fellow Finnish band Korpiklaani and Norwegian group Trollfest to present to audiences across the continent an out-and-out folk metal lineup from start to finish. Los Angeles witnessed the first show of the tour, at the House Of Blues Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, and our photographer\/writer Karina Diane was on-site to capture the action via some beautiful images and a brief recap. Check it out below.<\/p>\n

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Trollfest<\/a><\/strong> played a ten-song set to warm up the crowd, including their interpretation of Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’, featuring a guest appearance on vocals by Eric Dow of Southern California pagan metal band Helsott, who have toured with Trollfest in the past.<\/p>\n

More photos:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Set List:<\/strong>
\n01. Kaptein Kaos
\n02. Vulkan
\n03. Toxic (Britney Spears cover, w\/ Eric Dow of Helsott)
\n04. Brumlebassen
\n05. Die Grosse Echsen
\n06. Konterbier
\n07. Ave Maria
\n08. B\u00f6se Tivoli
\n09. Solskinnsmedisin
\n10. Helvetes Hunden Garm<\/p>\n

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Korpiklaani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Korpiklaani<\/a><\/strong> were up next, presenting a good chunk of their latest Nuclear Blast full-length release ‘Noita’, the first to feature new accordion player Sami Perttula. The violin and accordion solos and duels were the highlights of their set.<\/p>\n

More photos:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Set List:<\/strong>
\n01. Viinam\u00e4en Mies
\n02. Journey Man
\n03. Pilli On Pajusta Tehty
\n04. Lempo
\n05. Sahti
\n06. Ruumiinmultaa
\n07. Petoelaimen Kuola
\n08. Sumussa h\u00e4m\u00e4r\u00e4n aamun
\n09. Vaarinpolkka
\n10. Viima
\n11. Mets\u00e4mies
\n12. Kultanainen
\n13. Min\u00e4 N\u00e4in Vedess\u00e4 Neidon
\n14. \u00c4mm\u00e4nhauta
\n15. Kyl\u00e4st\u00e4 Kev\u00e4inen Kehto
\n16. Vodka
\n17. Rauta
\n18. Wooden Pints<\/p>\n

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Just like Korpiklaani, Ensiferum<\/a><\/strong> also focused on performing material off of their brand new album ‘One Man Army’, released via Metal Blade in February 2015. Former Turisas accordion player Netta Skog is now a member of Ensiferum and is featured on this new release. But as is invariably the case with any typical Ensiferum show, guitarist\/vocalist Petri Lindroos and bassist Sami Hinkka stood out with the performances on their respective instruments, and having perfected the art of live folk metal musicianship, they were able to bust some dancing moves even while they played their parts.<\/p>\n

For fans of folk metal in North America, attending a show on this tour is a no-brainer.<\/p>\n

More photos: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Set List:<\/strong>
\n01. Axe of Judgement
\n02. Heathen Horde
\n03. Into Battle
\n04. Little Dreamer (V\u00e4in\u00e4m\u00f6inen, Part II)
\n05. Warrior Without a War
\n06. Ahti
\n07. Smoking Ruins
\n08. Two of Spades
\n09. Unsung Heroes
\n10. Burning Leaves
\n11. One Man Army
\n12. Victory Song
\nEncore:
\n13. Breaking the Law (Judas Priest cover)
\n14. From Afar
\n15. Token of Time
\n16. Iron<\/p>\n

Remaining Tour Dates:<\/strong>
\n5\/15\/2015 Summit Music Hall \u2013 Denver, CO
\n5\/16\/2015 Bourbon Theater \u2013 Lincoln, NE
\n5\/17\/2015 Mill City Nights \u2013 Minneapolis, MN
\n5\/18\/2015 Bottom Lounge \u2013 Chicago, IL
\n5\/19\/2015 Agora Theater \u2013 Cleveland, OH
\n5\/20\/2015 Opera House \u2013 Toronto, ON
\n5\/21\/2015 Mavericks \u2013 Ottawa, ON
\n5\/22\/2015 Club Soda \u2013 Montreal, QC
\n5\/23\/2015 Imperial de Quebec \u2013 Quebec City, QC
\n5\/24\/2015 Brighton Music Hall \u2013 Boston, MA
\n5\/26\/2015 Mr. Small’s Theater \u2013 Pittsburgh, PA
\n5\/27\/2015 Baltimore Soundstage \u2013 Baltimore, MD
\n5\/28\/2015 Theatre of Living Arts \u2013 Philadelphia, PA
\n5\/29\/2015 Irving Plaza \u2013 New York, NY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Review & photos by Karina Diane May 6th 2015, House Of Blues Sunset Strip, West Hollywood CA: Finnish warriors Ensiferum embarked on a North American tour with fellow Finnish band Korpiklaani and Norwegian group Trollfest to present to audiences across the continent an out-and-out folk metal lineup from start to finish. Los Angeles witnessed the … <\/p>\n

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