DAY 4
On the last day, our priority was to report on the Moonspell show, which, as expected, would be in Agra.
Unlike other years, this year it so happened that all the bands we were interested in covering were either playing in Agra or in Heidnisches Dorf. This isn’t very common, with so many venues throughout the city where there were shows, but that’s how it happened this year. We have to prioritize what we report based on our target audience.
Vogelfrey(full gallery below)
So, to pass the time, we first went to Heidnisches Dorf to report on Vogelfrey, a German folk rock/folk-medieval metal band that already has its regular listeners and that number is growing. With guitar, bass, drums, violin, and cello, this band delivered an interesting and very lively show, especially from the vocalist who never stayed still on stage, always running from one side to the other. Some funny things happened during the concert, like the lead singer grabbing a sign that said “Dop Do Dop” and getting everyone to sing that chorus during one of the songs every time he held it up. Do Mittelalter Great Again, 1000 Jahre Bier, Magst Du Mittelalter?, Stahlhammer, Dr. met, Trollwut, Mittelalter Dance Metal, How Much Is the Fish?, Mittelalter Rockstar, were some of the songs that livened up the afternoon in the medieval village.
Patty Gurdy (full gallery below)
Patty Gurdy followed Vogelfrey onto the stage. This German hurdy-gurdy musician, singer, and songwriter, despite being young, already has an extensive resume, with several albums under her own name and numerous collaborations with other bands, some with well-known names in the folk metal scene, such as Alestorm. The artist performed on stage with two other members, one playing acoustic guitar and the other a shamanic drum. The guitarist and percussionist constantly moved around, filling the stage, while Patty played the hurdy-gurdy and sang almost always in the same spot. Although the three musicians played joyfully and tried to infect the audience with this vitality on stage, the lack of a full band was noticeable. Despite this, it seemed that the audience enjoyed the show.
Time to eat something, as hunger was setting in at a rapid pace. We went to one of the many places with food in Heidnisches Dorf and, after being properly fed, we headed towards Agra to see Moonspell. When we arrived, Aesthetic Perfection, an American electronic music project, was still performing, and judging by the audience’s reaction and the number of people dancing in the few open areas, it was a good show.
Moonspell (full gallery below)
Finally, Moonspell. After an intro, they launched into the setlist with “Opium,” a very fast and powerful track. The lights for the first two songs were all in shades of strong red, giving the band members a look as if they were painted with blood. From the third song until the end, the color changed to white, but only with a few strategically placed spotlights, making these spotlights, combined with the darkness of the venue (Agra is an enclosed space), give a desolate and gothic aspect to the entire show. The parade of classics such as Awake, Extinct, Breathe, Nocturnal, and Herr Spiegelmann was interspersed with two live world premieres that were performed live in front of an audience for the first time: the singles Far From God and Cross Your Heart (the latter played even before its official release) from Moonspell’s upcoming album.
The final three songs were Vampiria, Alma Mater, and Full Moon Madness, with the crowd singing along at the top of their lungs to the choruses.
We thank Wave Gotik Treffen organization for all the trust placed in our work, and we hope that this trust will continue next year.
We always try to do our best.
Thank you very much and see you at WGT 2027.
VOGELFREY
PATTY GURDY
MOONSPELL
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