Written by JRPosted in Gigs,PhotographyTags: Anders Nyström, Australia, Bourke Street, Concert, Daniel Liljekvist, Dead End Kings, facebook.com/john.raptis, Fredrik Åkesson, Gig, Heritage, Joakim Svalberg, Jonas Renkse, Katatonia, Live, Live Music, Martin Axenrot, Martin Mendez, Melbourne, Mikael Åkerfeldt, Music, Niklas Sandin, Opeth, Per Eriksson, Performance, Photos, Photos By John Raptis, Prog, Prog Metal, Progressive Metal, Sweden, Swedish, The Palace, twitter.com/hellblazer, Victoria, Visceral Industry, visceralindustry.comMarch 17, 2013
The Baying Of The Hounds
I have honestly lost count of the amount of times I have seen Opeth live. They regularly tour Australia on each tour they undertake and almost always without fail, they never, ever disappoint.
I believe tonight was the second time I have photographed them having shot them on their last tour in 2009.
I arrived early at the venue as I wanted to photograph tonight’s openers Katatonia as well. What greeted me on arrival at the venue was a queue that stretched down the length of two city lanes as many had come early to see Katatonia too.
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Written by JRPosted in Gigs,PhotographyTags: 2009, Australia, Concert, Death Metal, Fredrik Åkesson, Ghost Reveries, Gig, Heavy Metal, Live, Live Music, Martin "Axe" Axenrot, Martin Mendez, Melbourne, Mikael Åkerfeldt, November, Opeth, Per Wiberg, Prog, Prog Metal, Sweden, Swedish, The Palace, Victoria, Visceral Industry, WatershedNovember 26, 2009
Damnation And Deliverance
I had never shot at the Palace before so it was to be a night of firsts. I made my way to the front of the stage 20 minutes before Opeth were to kick off their set. I wanted to familiarise myself with the front of the venue and get a feel for the place – as you do.
With 10 minutes to show time, I made my way into the designated photo-pit and sternly checked my gear again and waited for the band. Several other photogs made their way to the pit.
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