After getting their claim to fame from supporting
popular bands 'Avenged Sevenfold' and 'Five Finger Death Punch' on their world
tour, Swedish band; Avatar have been getting quite a bit of attention. They are
known for their metal music and their 'loud and proud' front man; Johannes
Eckerstrom. They certainly have their own style to share and audiences have
seemed to enjoy the vibes this band gives.
When I had the pleasure of being introduced to this
band at Wembley with headliners Avenged Sevenfold, they played a selection of
songs from their most recent alum at the time; Black Waltz. The atmosphere was
very tense, for most fans, this was the first time hearing them and there
wasn't a lot of movement going on. This, however, was just the start for the band.
I had the pleasure of going to see them at a more intimate gig in Camden. Here,
the atmosphere was unbelievable. They had the whole crowd going. I myself was
not a big fan of the mosh pit, but you couldn't just stand there.
The band really interacted with the audience,
chanting along as they entered. The heightened energy stayed throughout the
entire set list. Fans were singing along, by this point I loved this band.
When, they began to play a new song from an album they were currently working
on. I must say, people were dancing, moshing, the whole place was hectic.
What I’m trying to say is, there is never a bad gig with Avatar. They
really connect with the audience, talk to them, meet and greet after the show.
But the music is unique and defiantly some of the best albums I had heard in a
while. If you ever get a chance to see Avatar in any part of the world, I
really suggest you do not pass up that offer. With them playing at Download
festival, they will be the next big band.
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