Londonward

Maybe going to the third Turisas show within a year will compensate for the fact that I’ve never actually bought any of their records. This one was in the tiny box that is the upstairs of the Barfly in Camden. One of the support bands, Witchsorrow, sound like they adore their Black Sabbath, and that’s not a bad thing. I think most if not everyone was there for the headliner though, and they did not disappoint.

Turisas played a short set, mostly songs off the new album, belting them out with experienced confidence. Seeing them play several times highlights the relative lack of material, though - what they do play is fun but at the same time expected. Do they not get bored of the same songs themselves, playing them night after night?

I’m actually quite glad they did not play for longer, as the relentless screamalong and silly dancing got to me about halfway through and I started to crave fresh air. Sitting at the bar downstairs after the band had finished I found the answer to the question I’ve posed about meeting bands: I guess you just have to wait and then have the confidence to go and talk to them. They won’t bite, and will leave if they don’t feel like talking. Of course, it was idle chit-chat but it was fun anyway.

This morning I am sore and feel like just staying in bed. Can that be considered a sign of a good night out?

Oh, and I do appreciate the irony of going to see Finnish bands in London. Multiple times.

Picture at the top nicked from Jo’s Flickr set.

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