Sara Hammerzmith

Hard to say what caught my attention

Posted in Uncategorized on February 17, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

So really. The last two days has been just loooong days, to say the least. Yesterday, Monday that is, was spent mostly traveling. At first of course, I met up with Jasmin for lunch, catching up on the last things we couldn’t finish because of the concert before I went on the bus and headed to Vaanta.

It’s a fun thing that the first song that comes on my iPod when I’m on the bus on a sunny Helsinki street, is “Prelude” from Subliminal Verses. I had kind of a moment when I’m staring at Helsinki and hearing the words “But now it’s over, it’s over” and it almost had me crying. And it didn’t exactly get better when “Goodbye” is the song it is followed by.

This has been one of the best weeks in a very, very long time. Two phenomenal gigs of SlipKnot, one fantastic gig of Amaranthe and one stunning acoustic set of Stala&SO., visting my second home, meeting up with old friends and just living on the road is really the BEST kind of life there is, and if it wasn’t for the fact that I know I’ll be getting on it again in March I’d probably walk around here at home not knowing what to do with myself.

But gladly, that isn’t the case. It’s just one month left until the traveling begins again, and that one will probably be our most intense ever. Ever.

Again, Thanks SlipKnot, Amaranthe, Stala&SO, King810, Cypher16, Jasmin, Argo, Michelle for this amazing week. I love you.

And I should probably start unpacking.

// Sara

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Slipknot @ Jäähalli, Helsinki, Finland 15/2 – 15

Posted in Concerts, Finland, Music, Uncategorized with tags helsinki, jäähalli, metal, slipknot on February 16, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

Everything has a beginning, but everything also has an end. And this was the final date on what we refer to as the “SlipKnot” week, even though it was a bit all over the place. It was a bittersweet taste in my mouth when I woke up that morning, and the reality hit me even harder when Argo left to go home to Estonia.

But, fear not! As I was sitting in my dismay, in my beautiful room at Omena Yrjönkatu, which was very messy because it’s me, the lovely Jasmin hit me up for dinner before I headed over to Jäähalli. Said and done.

I had been thinking a LOT about what to wear. And with that said, I mean I had no clue at all in what so ever. I thought maybe a Lordi shirt and some pants, but then I figured I’d just go with a stripped down version of what I was wearing in Stockholm. Said and done.

So, Jasmin and I met up outside the hotel and headed down to McDonalds for a sweet dinner. And it was sweet already. Lots of talking, catching up, laughter and gasps and just pure epicness. Eventually of course, I had to leave as Jasmin guided me to the trams that would take me to Jäähalli.

Because of the awesome company, I was actually getting pretty late to the venue! Not my kind of style huh? Shows you how much good company can do! But just as I got into the bathrooms, the LONG intro of King 810 started so you could say I made it just in time! Ran downstairs and didn’t miss a second of King 810.

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Well, there isn’t a lot more to say about King 810 that hasn’t already been said. I assume it was the same setlist, and the band was on top, just as in Stockholm. Still miss that little cameo of the crew member of course but you can’t get everything!

So, after they left the stage it was time for the fairly short wait for SlipKnot. I had checked on the events page – SlipKnot would start at 20.20 (odd time anyone?) and precisely 20.24 did “XIX” start echoing from the speakers. And as it did so, I felt some people pushing from the side. I was like “Oh come on, not back here?” and then I realized what was going on.

They were preparing for a moshpit.

And I was basically the star of the show.

So I basically, in true “Wait and Bleed” mannor yelled out a “GOOD BYE!” and ran the opposite direction. Some time in the future, you WILL see me in a moshpit to “Surfacing”, but not today. Not here, not now.

With that said, the curtain raise up and they hit it off with “Scarcastrophe”. Within the first few sounds of the guitar, the arena pretty much exploded. Had this been a 2-floor building, the floor would have broken. They continued on with “The Heretic Anthem” just as in Stockholm, tightly followed my “My Plague”. Damn. You could cut the tension with a knife you know? You could sense that this was something special.

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Which it kinda was, you know. It was the tour finale of the Prepare for Hell tour in Europe. But on the same time – there isn’t a whole lot to say. The band was on top – just as they were back in Stockholm, perhaps a little more on the edge. They followed suit with “The Devil in I” and “Psychosocial” and later on “The Negative One” – and I tell you.

Being in the arena, regardless of arena really, when these three songs are being blasted… Well, they call the tour prepare for hell, right? Because it is. But it’s a good hell. The kind of hell one would commonly refer to as heaven. At least if you’re a hyper, jumping, headbanging metalhead that is. And I am all of this. So hell, nah, more heaven.

But it was right here it happened. When it was supposed to have been “Three Nil” we instead heard the lyrics telling us “I wanna slit your throat and fuck the wound…”

And in all honesty, at first I didn’t even realize what happened. I sang along to all the lyrics, jumped at the right spots, and headbanged and what not. But I never realized what happened. Neither did I when “Eyeless” was exchanged for “Opium of the People”.

I didn’t realize what was happening until they started playing “Dead Memories” were there was supposed to be “Vermillion”. And at first I froze.

And then my eyes grew big. So big they almost popped out of my head. Grabbed my camera quick, need to record this shit for Michelle. Halfway in the verse I realize NO I SHOULD FUCKING CALL HER. Started digging for my phone, managed to call her. My bill is going to be sky high, but it’s worth it if you let your best friend hear her favorite song live.

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Afterwards they continued on as “normal” – meaning “Dead Memories” was followed by “Before I Forget” and “Duality” before the next surprise of the night came – Where there was expected, from my side, to be “Wait and Bleed” we instead got “The Blister Exists”. Hello mindfuck. And after this… hihihi. My favorite moment was here.

Sure. I’ve only seen this band two times now. But already after the gig in Stockholm did “Spit it Out” become my favorite moment of the entire show you. And I guess you all know what I’m talking about. Yep. That’s right. According to Corey, the Helsinki crowd was the fastest in all of Europe to get the fuck down on the fucking ground. Doesn’t even surprise me. AND GOD DAMN THIS MOMENT PEOPLE. If you ever have the chance to experience a SlipKnot show, do so from the middle of the crowd. Might seem a little… speaking against myself, but seriously, there’s nothing like being in there, sitting down with all these people around you, and all of you, ON THE SAME TIME just jumps the fuck up. Oh my fucking god man, as Corey’d say.

This piece of action was of course followed by their, I suppose new, jumpfest “Custer”. Seriously, if the arena wasn’t already blown up, this was the moment when it happened.

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After “Custer”, they left the stage, leaving us all chanting wanting more, and of course, like the good band they are, they returned. Starting off with “742617000027” and then driving RIGHT into “(sic)” just made your inner organs kind of explode. I’ve used that word a lot in this entry, I do realize, but how else am I to explain an explosive show?

“(sic)” was followed by “People=Shit” before they wrapped the whole thing up with the moshers little favorite “Surfacing”. Like I said in the beginning, ONE DAY I will be in the mosh, but it’s gonna take some time. Like, I need to get Iron Man’s costume first. And a few pillows. And a sumi-wrestlers outfit. But until then, have fun people.

After “Surfacing” they thanked for the night and left the stage and soon we were all ushered out of the arena by Geoff, their right hand, if you like.

It was with a fairly heavy heart I left Jäähalli. It was a bittersweet taste in your mouth, when this one week you’ve looked forward to for SO LONG is just over. Just like that. Gone. Away. No more.

As the loser I am, I didn’t find the tram-station so I end up walking all the way back to the hotel. Which was pretty sweet, it only took about half an hour and it was kinda nice to walk home and calm down a little bit from the extreme amount of endorphins that had just been released inside the ice hall.

Seriously though, from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you SlipKnot, for these two shows. They were amazing, and I can’t even wait for Graspop to come now. NOW. NOW.

// Sara

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Amaranthe @ The Circus, Helsinki, Finland 14/2 – 15

Posted in Uncategorized on February 15, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

So! Valentines Day, what is a better way to celebrate it but with one of your favorite bands? NO BETTER WAY! Said and done. I was lucky you know – mindlessly planning this SlipKnot trip and accidently stumbling over a fitting Amaranthe date. Seriously, THANKS FOR THAT! whoever planned their tour. Perfect.

So, The Circus was the destination, “MASSIVE ADDICTIVE” is the tour, and as I’ve told you before, white era makes white clothes. With the exception for red fishnets, because of Valentines.

We went to The Circus about an hour and a half before the doors were opened, and gladly, and surprisingly, we were the first in line! There isn’t really a lot to say about the queueing, we pretty much stood there in silence. Me mostly trying not to freeze to death. I was kinda hoping it wouldn’t be as cold, and while it wasn’t Frankfurt cold, I eventually stopped feeling my feet. As always.

Anyway. With a small delay, they finally opened the door and we went inside. Didn’t really feel the need to run, it’s not like people were pushing or anything, and took a spot on Johan’s side of the stage. I’ve found myself ALWAYS being on Johan’s side. Why is this? No fucking clue.

The thing is, despite the doors opening at 19, we still had to wait until 21(!!!) for the supportband to start. Surprisingly, the wait wasn’t at all as long as I had thought it would be, and Cypher16 entered the stage.

Well, what to say about them? They were good! This is a band who origins from the UK, playing, well, metal (me and subgenres not always so good) and I really liked them! I’m sorry the crowd was half shitty to you, but I still think they delivered really good!

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They played for about half an hour or so, and after them I decided to get out of the crowd a quicky to get a glass of water. We had done so for the Lordi show, and god bless that glass of water. Had we not had that, we would probably have died or so. We almost did during SlipKnot last wednesday, so yeah. Had to get it!

Right on time, at 22 that is, Amaranthe entered the stage and opened strongly with “Digital World”. Thank god, the crowd DID respond a LOT better now than they had for Cypher. I was getting a little worried.

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They continued on with “Hunger” and the arena basically EXPLODED! This was quite the upbeat since the pretty ‘lame’ Västerås gig, if you like, I’m fucking glad! This band deserves it SO MUCH. And the band was on top as well. And I tell you one thing: Pyros.

Amaranthe has gotten themselves a NICE set of pyrotechnics. Fucking LOVE IT, this tour is just getting better and better!

“Invincible” was next on the list, followed by “Razorblade”. Oh my god, have I told you already how much I love this song? It’s by far one of my favorite songs of them, EVER. After this one, they started off with a, to me, little surprise.

“Serendipity”.

I didn’t see this one coming! But I was so glad to hear it, because I freaking love it. And so did the rest of the crowd, seemingly. Speaking of love, another one of my favorites were ripped off after this, “1.000.000 Lightyears”.

“Over and Done” was next on the list, and this time around Jake actually remembered the lyrics! Haha, no, I really shouldn’t go there. It was AMAZING, and it was followed up by what I usually call the dancefest that is “Trinity”. Jesus Christ, “Massive Addictive” really IS the most perfect album.

So, after the dancefest it was time for the headbang fest, that is, yeah, that’s right.

“MASSIVE ADDICTIVE”.

I already told you back on the Västerås show that this particular song is just probably one of the best songs they have EVER put out. Even though I always feel like a stekar-brat whenever it’s playing because it got that kind of beat, it NEVER fails to get me pumped. And it was good seeing the band enjoy themselves.

I’ve never really seen Elize THIS playful on stage before – and okay, I’ve only seen them three times by now, but like I said lat time, this band improves for every time. This is a band that has BIG THINGS ahead of them, just saying.

The sweet ballad “True” was next on the list, taking down the tempo a little bit before they ripped off “Afterlife”. Ahh. This band people. Do you understand? This is probably one of the best bands we have in Sweden. Just for your information.

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“Electroheart” was next on the list, another big favorite of mine AND the arena, seriously, finnish people got good taste! After “Electro” it was time for Morten to have his little moment of fame, or maybe we should call it his 15 minutes in the spotlight with his ever so awesome drumsolo. I think we might have found a candidate to compete with Joey about being the fastest drummer. Joey, you ready for that?!

“Leave Everything Behind” was fired off (literally) right after and then the tempo slowed down again, as they started with “Amaranthine”.

And look, I get that this is like their most popular or famous song or something, but you know…. This is fucking amazing okay. It moves something in me, I’m not sure what, but it does, and to make it even better, the way they composed it with the pyrotechnics just made this probably one of the best performances of this song to date.

“Call Out My Name” was the last song before saying thanks and good night, and they left the stage. Of course, the finns, and I and the Estonian of course, wanted more, so what do they do? They come back.

And start off with “Automatic”. (After Johans little monologue, that is)

YES THANK YOU. It may not be my favorite with them, but I sure had missed this one in Västerås! “Dynamite” was next on the list and I once again have a little moment with Henrik. Maybe it’s his side I should stand on? Who the heck knows. The blaze in my eyes are here, blazing through you. Or him maybe I should say.

“Drop Dead Cynical” was fired off before they wrapped up the whole show with the ever so amazing “The Nexus”. Seriously, best song. BEST. FUCKING. SONG. BEST.

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With all that being said, they thanked for tonight and left the stage, for good this time and we left for the merchandise.

Seriously, Thank YOU Amarathe for being one of the best bands out there today, and thanks for this AMAZING gig. I had a freaking blast at it. Thank you so much!

So, we hit the merchstand alright. At first I had planned to get nothing… and then I noticed they had all the singles for sale. All of them. And my eyes basically POPPED. Like WHAT THE HECK. But, since I’m being short on money, I could only get three of them. “Amarathine”, “1.000.000 Lightyears” and “The Nexus”. I hope I’ll get my hands on the last two some other time, but I kinda had to prioritize my favorite ones. (I left ‘Hunger’ and ‘Burn With Me’ behind).

Once I was done shopping, and waiting for Argo, I went over to the supportbands table to have a little chat with them. We talked a little bit about the show, about Finland vs Estonia, about Sweden and about SlipKnot! Turns out they had seen them in Wales just a few weeks prior, so it was a good chat! I of course bought their CD as well (support your supportbands people!) and a little later on we left to get back to the hotel.

This was a REAL good night, and I’m more than ready for SlipKnot now! Despite the huge bruise on my leg…

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Razorblade

Posted in Uncategorized on February 14, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

Happy Valentines to you all! At least those of you who cares for it. This day is literally squeezed between two important days – The Death of Otus on Feb 13th and the Birthday of Mr Lordi that is tomorrow. Can’t believe it has gone three years since the passing.

Anyway. So, last night we went down to the cute little pub Villi Wäinö. They played an acoustic set for an hour and a half and it was good! I’m not going to give you an advanced and long report about the show, because there isn’t a lot to say about gigs like this. It was something new for me, to just sit by the bar and watch the band pull off an acoustic set. The place wasn’t filled, it was almost like friends and family kind of gathering.

But nevertheless, it was amazing seeing the guys again and I hope they bounce back and do a proper tour soon!

Today has been good so far. Spent most of the days in various recordstores, seriously, we went into this Åhlens like store and they had this whole VINYL SECTION and CD section and I was basically in heaven. They even had Scare Force One vinyl there, but I’m not really sure how to transport it home so maybe next time…

Later on we headed to Music Hunter and spent a good fucking hour there. It’s one of those kind of stores that has CD’s from the floor to the roof, messy, DVD’s, VHS, Vinyls, Merchandise… Surprisingly, for being there for so long the only things I really left with is a magazine featuring an interview with Joey Jordison and “All Hope is Gone” 2CD version. Had I only had all the monies in the world…. I would have bought the store. But I need to keep my mind on Madrid and everything else.

With all this being said, I’m already at the Amaranthe show here in Helsinki as this will be posted a little later tonight (scheduled posts for the win!) so, I’ll talk to you all tomorrow!

// Sara

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Rock n Roll Outlaws

Posted in Uncategorized on February 13, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

Well well well! First day in Finland, spent with what? SLEEPING OUT. Haven’t really been able to catch up on my sleep ever since… Frankfurt maybe? So that was mighty nice. Were confused for a while about the timezone as my computer had one timezone and my phones another one, haha.

But, what did I do then? Well, not a lot. Did some quick shopping getting a cute little bracelet from Cybershop, but most importantly, I took a stroll by Levykauppa Äx and got my hands on these beauties.

Korpiklaani – Manala which seems to be quite the hassle to get in Sweden, and of course, Honey Hellraiser – Pick Your Poison! Finally, to more CD’s to scratch of my list. Imagine I had to get to Finland to get them, haha.

Well, with all that being said, Argo pretty much just arrived here in Helsinki and we are now heading downtown to catch an acoustic set with Stala & SO. Stonewashed jeans, fringejacket and a messy ponytail and HERE WE GO.

// Sara

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Pain

Posted in Uncategorized on February 12, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

So, I guess I could just say HONEY I’M HOME. I have landed in Helsinki, and better than that, I’m in my hotel room, unpacked everything and settled down. Of course, I need to redo everything because I need to prep for Argo’s arrival. It’s insane how much I love being here. I’m not going away when going to Helsinki, I’m going home.

Anyway. What is there to say? Not a lot has happened today. Did some last minute shopping before boarding the plane, so basically, this is what I’ve managed to gather in two days in Stockholm.

First of course, the mandatory tourshirt! I debated with myself for quite some time about which one to get, and after consulting Michelle I decided for this one. AND I LOVE IT.

THE DRESS WITH A BIG D! I’ve been looking on this online FOREVER, and finally I got my hands on it! It doesn’t come with the white top underneath, but sorry guys, not gonna flash myself on the internet, haha! The possibilities with this one are ENDLESS.

Two new bracelets, 1 euro each! Love it. I love 2nd hand-stores, and I LOVE sales. Allows you to get new shit for almost free.

I’m prepping a bit for celebrating Valentines Day together with Amaranthe, and new red earrings was needed! These ones were dead pretty. Zebra, feathers, red. Couldn’t be better!

New fishnets. New black ones, because the ones I have are literally falling apart, and white and red ones for obvious reasons.

Like, HAHAHA. RIP fishnets!

Last but not least: A Computergame. It’s called “Rock Manager”, and according to the description, it should be something similar to Rock Tour, basically, you are being the manager of a band. I hope this one isn’t as slow as Rock Tour can get at times, I can’t wait to get home and try it out, since I only brought my MAC computer… Bah.

Well. With that said, I’m now gonna dance away to Serious Black and prepp for tomorrow.

// Sara

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SlipKnot @ Hovet, Stockholm, Sweden 11/2 -15

Posted in Concerts, Music, Uncategorized on February 11, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

THE DAY IS HERE! Or was here. The day we’ve been waiting for since October. It’s finally here. SLIPKNOT!

As you guys know, I arrived in Estocolmo already the day before so today we basically… first I went up very late. And then we did some quick shopping – finally got my hands on THE DRESS. Woho! And then, back to the hotel to get ready, or put some trash on my face as I usually adress it, and then hit the arena.

We arrived at the arena around 15, 3pm. Unlike Germany, there were already QUITE THE LINE outside Hovet! Ok, maybe not that many, like 20? Still quite a lot. We went and picked up some food at subway (BREAKFAST AT LAST) and then began the long, long wait. Or technically, it wasn’t THAT long, it just felt that long, because just as in Frankfurt ITS FUCKING DEAD COLD. LIKE SERIOUSLY. Never again concerts in the winter. NEVER. Mark my effin words.

Anyway, there isn’t a lot to say about the queueing process. We had already on beforehand given up our hopes on front row since SlipKnot has this BEAUTIFUL THINGS called “Early Entrance”. My feelings about tickets like that, I’ll save for another entry. I promise you. Anyway. A little after 18 they finally let us in the arena, and as suspected, 2nd row. Not too bad, I guess.

And that’s where the long wait for the opener began. Ok, I’m lying. We really only waited about 45 minutes or so before King 810 entered the stage.

I hadn’t listened to the band anything beforehand, and I must admit that this band was NOT my cup of tea at all. They did a good job opening though, and it was nice celebrating your crewmembers birthday with you. Although, I’m still curious as to what was up the with sound. Too much bass.

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They played for cirka half an hour before leaving the stage to SlipKnot’s crew to start prepping. The curtain fell down sealing up everything, and farily early to my surprise) they started rolling “XIX”. Ahh. The sing along people. I still wish they had actually done this live though.

At the end of “XIX” the curtain was lifted and the band set off with “Scarcastrophe”. And ok.

So, in Germany, we had been pretty lucky. We had been able to come and go as we pleased, visiting bathrooms and saying hello to bands and things like that. Well. That wasn’t the case here. I was praying and hoping somewhere that MAYBE the audience wouldn’t press so much. But of course they did. As soon as “Scarcastrophe” began, the pushing began.

And the thing is, it’s not that I can’t take the pressure. I can. But it’s not fun you know? When you are being squeezed past your bodys actual shape where you can’t jump, you can’t headbang, you can’t even take up your arm. It’s not fun.

So already in”The Heretic Anthem” did we surrender and walk further back in the arena. Well, that’s those 3 hours to waste… Anyway.

The band was on top, the energy was on top, the audience obviously were on top as they continued with “My Plague”.

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After that one’s been shred to pieces, Corey asks us how many of us has .5, and that it was time to play a song from that album.

To step inside, the devil in him.

And the arena BASICALLY EXPLODED. And the fire! The pyrotechnics on this tour are fucking stunning, I’m telling you. They have a purpose. A lot of the times, when bands has pyros, they are just there for the sake of pyros. Not to fill any function. These ones actually worked well with the music. Thanks!

“Psychosocial” was next song on the list and again, the arena basically exploded. Are you surprised? I’m not. “The Negative One” was next on the list, and we basically lost it. Corey asked us all to lose it, and we did. God damn, it’s always nice with a good neck-work out!

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“Three Nil” was next on the list, massive! And talking about massive, there’s something I wanna talk a little bit about. The stage.

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I mean, sure, I have seen pictures of the stage on Tumblr prior to the show, and I saw the livestream at KnotFest… But JESUS FUCKING CHRIST IT’S MASSIVE! JUST FUCKING MASSIVE! THIS is what I call a show without a doubt.

With that said, “Eyeless” was the next song on the list and again…. Ahh. This is by far one of my favorite SlipKnot songs, so I was very satisfied. But nowhere near how satisfied I’d end up being in just a few seconds.

Because after Eyeless, they opened with some very sweet tones. Sweet tones that we could all recognize as one certain song.

“Vermillion”.

I’m not lying when I’m saying my eyes almost popped out of my head (eyeless anyone?) and my jaw was hitting the floor. And I had to cover my mouth and NOT start to cry because of the sudden surprise. “Vermillion” is probably my NUMBER ONE SlipKnot song, but as far as I was concerned, this wasn’t a big live favorite, so to actually have it thrown in your face when you weren’t expecting it was just… No. I don’t even know what to say. Still now, many many HOURS after the gig, I’m still giggling and fangiriling over this little surprise.

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After “Vermillion” being done they fiercly continued with “Before I Forget” which seemed to the audience favorite of the day. EVERYONE lost it. “Duality” and “Wait and Bleed” was ripped off with some MASSIVE sing alongs before THE moment came.

“Spit it Out”.

I must admit, after seeing a lot of live shows of SlipKnot on Youtube, I was really WAITING for this part. You know what part I mean.

Jump the fuck up.

I was a LITTLE anxious – I’m not that strong in my legs, so I was concerned that I wouldn’t manage to get up properly and eventually be stomped to death (what a great way to go though) but once we all sat down, literally ALL, and Corey starts singing, and building up and finally releasing and we are ALL jumping up on the same time… first of all. It was EXTREMELY liberating.

But it was also not as bad as I thought it would be! I was reallllly worried, but it was basically nothing! I’m glad. I can’t wait to do it all over again on Sunday.

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They wrapped the whole show up with their new little baby “Custer”. Ahh. I LOVE this song people, I LOVE IT.

They left the stage, and a little while later “742617000027” started, and you all know what that means. “(SIC)”! “(SIC)!”

God, I love this song. I’ve said that twice in a row now, but damn. So. Fucking. Epic. Live. I can’t even begin! And if it wasn’t massive enough, next song to be executed was “People = Shit”. And seriously.. The singalong people. To hear the ENTIRE Hovet go “PEOPLE EQUALS SHIT” is just… I can’t even describe it! Goosebumps!

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We noticed how the audience separated after “People = Shit”. A big hole in the middle, with people on the sides…. oh. It’s a wall of death. I’ve never actually seen a Wall of Death in real life before, so when “Surfacing” started on stage, I’m not sure which one I was more excited for – the song or the pit. I wasn’t in it myself, because I’d probably end up dead if I tried, but it was pretty cool to witness one for the first time ever!

And “Surfacing”? Epic as hell. A worthy ending for the whole show! After this, the band thanked for the evening, threw out their picks and sticks and eventually left the stage.

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Michelle and I pretty much DASHED out of the arena and picked up a bottle of water. SO FUCKING DEHYDRATED. I have never emptied a bottle of water quicker before, but this means you REALLY had fun. I hit the merchstand quickly to pick up a tourshirt before we left Hovet for good and headed home to our destinations.

Thanks SlipKnot, for an EPIC night we will never forget, and I cannot wait to do it all over again on Sunday.

Cut cut cut me up and fuck fuck fuck me up.

// Sara

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Gematria

Posted in Uncategorized on February 10, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

So here I am folkens. Back in Stockholm, back at Hotel Micro as always. Week number 2 of concerts is starting now and tomorrow it’s time for me to see SlipKnot for the very first time! I’m so excited.

Thanks to the awesome start in Frankfurt I’m actually excited for once. Like I told you last time, I usually get this really… “fuck I don’t want to” feeling, but it’s not here! I can’t wait to get to Hovet tomorrow and start queueing. Gladly, there’s no breakfast buffet to catch at this hotel, so I can just run out and get my shopping over with and then RUN, RUN TO THE H…OVET.

The more interesting thing is the fact that I seem to have gotten a abnormally small room here at Micro. My luggage is literally taking up half the room, and I’m positive that’s not normal… Huh. And just when I thought the rooms couldn’t get any smaller here.

But they have comfy beds. Mmm. Really nice.

Tomorrow: SLIPKNOT.

// Sara

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My Plague

Posted in Uncategorized on February 9, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

It’s literally 3 am, and I’m sitting here sneezing like hell, trying to pull together what to pack for tomorrow. No, I haven’t done it yet, and I’m also trying to re-book my Swebus ticket, FAILING MISERABLY. The ticket is cancelled, but I didn’t get the refund code, so I’m technically standing here without a ticket, haha. I hope I get it soon.

Tomorrow is the D-day any way. Or, the like, third D-Day this year. Tomorrow it’s time to start off the SlipKnot week, consisting of AT LEAST two SlipKnot gigs and one Amaranthe, and possibly a Stala&SO. one. If Argo shows up. (No pressure dude, but it’s all on you). It’s so weird.

I booked the tickets to the SlipKnot shows like in October. It’s so weird to think that in just a day or so I’ll finally see them. That the day is here. That it’s actually time now. I mean, Amaranthe, Serious, Lordi was somewhat spontaneously planned, nothing I’ve waited for like with this one. I hope it’ll be epic. I sure hope.

It’s gonna be nice. Spending Valentines Day with my one true love – Amaranthe. Which reminds me. I need to check for some red jewellery. *reminder to self*

// Sara

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One by One

Posted in Uncategorized on February 8, 2015 by Sara Hammerzmith

So, this is kind of yesterdays news. But most of you know that Elize from Amaranthe were in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish pre-selections you know together with Rickard Söderberg. Their song “One By One” was by far the best song in the whole contest, sadly they end up on the 5th place. They had probably the worst case scenario ever – they had both teen-idols, old school Schlager people and a doll house against them. While I love the Dolly girls, you can’t deny that the children were probably screaming at home.

But you know – 5th place is a good start. And she, or them, should be proud of what they did.

So, with that said, I’m still sick. Or, I got sick again. The cold night waiting for Lordi took out it’s toll on me. BUT. That didn’t stop me. I spent most of the day at Ingesund recording a folkmusic band, was well exciting! The mixertable wouldn’t work though, so HUGE thanks to Fredrik and my teacher for helping out in the most desperate of times.

But, now I’ve found myself in quite the situation. I have NO CLUE whatsoever on what to wear to SlipKnot. I was thinking that perhaps I should just do you know, some random band tee or something. But I don’t know? And also. NEED TO PACK. Haven’t even started.

Question is, why did I even unpack Frankfurt? Obviously, that was unnecessary…

// Sara

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