There were a few moments in the set where I was convinced that the drummer was actively trying to kill people, as there would be a silence followed by a shockwave that felt like it was trying to knock some organs loose in our bodies. It was also an amusing change of pace to have heads bobbing in unison, rather than fists in the air, as the show got going. Surely it didn’t shred this much when I was listening earlier that day? Were there always such slick solos? Well, one way or the other, the upped heaviness was spectacular and I ate up every bass wave that rocketed through me. MAGIC SWORD came out to their origin story intro, donning the masks of the Keeper, the Seer, and the Weaver, and as they got started to “Reborn” and “Invincible.” From the beginning, I found myself wondering if their music had always been this heavy or was that just something that happens live. What an odd pairing, but the crowd was living for it, as was I! What was truly fascinating, however, was his way of speaking, like a lounge singer in that low, rambly sort of demeanor, yet also howling like a wolf and shouting like he was a stadium rock band… all the while playing smooth guitar solos and mellow yet upbeat synthwave. Despite having to regularly return to the synths, he still moved around the stage, danced and tapped his feet, and even insisted that if the audience didn’t come to him, he would come to them, and descended into the crowd a couple times. Firstly, he got the Finns to dance, so let’s all give some credit where it’s due. Yet, despite his surliness, I couldn’t help but like him and his performance for many reasons. He had an interesting manner, kind of grim-faced but insistent that people enjoy the party. He then proceeded to shred overtop of some very pleasant synthwave. A solo act with a synth stand, this fellow came on stage with a guitar and a beer and took absolutely no shit from the stereotypically quiet Finnish crowd, insisting that they move forward and act like it’s Friday night. With Droid Bishop in tow as warm-up act, November 15th, 2022, was shaping up to be an interesting Tuesday night, as both artists played in Helsinki for the first time ever!ĭroid Bishop was truly something to behold. This American group have gained a fair share of popularity through their cinematic soundscapes that go hand-in-hand with comic books about the titular magic sword and its keepers – represented by the band members – the Keeper, the Seer, and the Weaver. If you are interested in metal and/or synthwave, the name MAGIC SWORD may have reached your ears by now.
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