12.03.2011 - Paganfest, Turbinenhalle, Oberhausen (Germany)

Heidevolk Intro

The band Arafel around Ex-Equilibrium singer Helge I skipped (the day would anyhow be long enough) to have a short break. So I continued with the second special guest of the day: the Dutch folk metal band Heidevolk with their two singers Joris Boghtdrincker and Mark Splintervuyscht. Although they were only singing in their national language Dutch there were many people at the audience knowing the lyrics and singing along loudly.

Kivimetsän Druidi Intro

Blow on blow it directly continued after a short break for changing the stage setting with Kivimetsän Druidi. The Finnish symphonic / folk metaller around front woman Leeni-Maria Hovila entered the stage and she directly was pointing out with her outfit. A short black top with black and white ribbons and a long black skirt.

Obscurity Intro

It is long time ago since I have been at the Turbinenhalle for the last time but for this years Paganfest (at Oberhausen even in an extra long version as additionally to the normal lineup Obscurity, Heidevolk and Eluveitie are with them) it finally was again the time.

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17.11.2024 More zoos and pictures from my visit at Charleston

Emsflower Intro

The tour of the local zoos continued in the autumn. First, I visited the small zoo in Bochum for the first time, which I really enjoyed. Two weeks later, I visited the gardens at the Emsflower Garden Center, which also featured some animals. The tour concluded with a visit to the NaturZoo in Rheine, which I had last visited two years ago.

21.09.2024 Die Ärzte, animals and landscape

Die Ärzte Intro

Next, I want to upload my accumulated photos online. These are various things I did over the past year. I’ll start with the concert of the band Die Ärzte, who made a stop at the Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen in October 2023 as part of their "Herbst des Lebens" tour. I was lucky enough to see the final concert and was truly rewarded with a very comprehensive cross-section of their work.

08.09.2024 M'era Luna at Hildesheim 2. day

dArtagnan Intro

As it should be on Sunday just as warm and sunny as on Saturday, the second day started a little bit later for me. So, I was only around 14:00 in front of the Main Stage to watch an excellent gig of the band dArtagnan which could also have been one of the headliners. Afterwards, there was with Das Ich one of the old hands of the dark alternative scene on the Club Stage, before I went back to the main stage. There it continued medieval with Schandmaul. I was really happy to see front man Thomas Lindner after his cancerous disease back on stage. Unfortunately the chemotherapy had affected his voice so that he is not yet able to sing again. But ex-Russkaja front man Georgij Makazaria was perfectly able to replace him.

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Concerts

11.08.2024 VNV Nation - M'era Luna at Hildesheim (D)

VNV Nation Intro

It is 20:45 and the M‘era Luna 2024 is slowly heading towards its end but not before regular VNV Nation has not played. That was besides Schwarzer Engel and ASP the band that I absolutely wanted to see live. Since meanwhile 34 years the project of Ronan Harris already exists and has produced 11 albums. He was supported on this evening by three musicians: one drummer and two keyboarder.

11.08.2024 Epica - M'era Luna at Hildesheim (D)

Epica Intro

I was somehow surprised. After Lord Of The Lost the field in front of the stage emptied at first but even when the first sounds of Epicas intro “Alpha Anteludium” could be heard it was still really manageable what had gathered to watch one of the biggest bands in symphonic metal. Who already had seen at least once the Dutchman live knows that there from show point of view very much is offered. This time the stage was dominated by big wheels at the sides that were turning from again and again and two gigantic snakes that even spit fog and fire from time to time. Apropos fire: Of that there is always plenty of present at Epica, so today although the temperatures were not asking for that explicitly.

11.08.2024 Lord Of The Lost - M'era Luna at Hildesheim (D)

Lord Of The Lost Intro

Lord Of The Lost and my ways only crossed once: 2015 on the Gelsenkirchen Blackfield Festival. To that time with only very limited resources taking place at the afternoon the concert nowadays is totally standing in contrast to it. The band is much more known today, especially due to their appearance at the European Song Contest one year ago. But back to the M’era Luna at Hildesheim.

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Icehockey

22.12.2013 Straubing Tigers - Krefeld Pinguine at the Ice Rink at the Pulverturm at Straubing (D)

Straubing Tigers - Krefeld Pinguine Intro

It was quite early when I had to get up because already at 5:30 more than 500 Krefeld Pinguine supporters had to gather at the Krefeld main station to start their long trip towards Straubing at 6:00. But this was gladly accepted and so the athmosphere was excellent on the way there.

20.01.2013 Hamburg Freezers - Krefeld Pinguine at the O2 World at Hamburg (D)

Hamburg Freezers - Krefeld Pinguine Intro

Already very early on Saturday morning a bus started form Krefeld towards the hanseatic town to first visit the monuments and on Sunday the O2 World to hopefully take the three points back home. Because of Servus TV is broadcasting live on tv the first bully was delayed by one hour. Therefore they kindly showed the prepared choreography of the motto "Ballermann 6-undreissig". Especially for this many supporters came wearing shorts and t-shirts (kudos for this because it was extremely cold outside).

09.03.2012 GEC Ritter Nordhorn - Romijnders Devils Nijmegen at the Ice Rink at Nordhorn (D)

GEC Ritter Nordhorn - Romijnder Devils Nijmegen Intro

The game was announced quite short-termed and so "only" 513 fans went to the Nordhorn Ice Rink. For the Ritter it should be the first test against an equal or even better opponent because no one else than the present champion of the Dutch 2nd division, the Romijnders Devils from Nijmegen were guest.

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Landscapes

22.10.2024 Zoo Rheine

Zoo Rheine Intro

It's only been two years since I last visited the NaturZoo Rheine. But even now in autumn, the zoo has its charm. The focus here is on the many species of monkeys that can be observed. Whether it's the lemurs, macaques, or the impressive geladas in their large enclosure. The monkey forest, where you can have close contact with Barbary macaques, whether you want to or not, had already impressed me in my childhood.

21.10.2024 Emsflower Emsbüren

Emsflower Intro

Emsflower is the largest nursery in Europe, located in Emsbüren. I had been to the store a few times, but there is also a section connected to the main building where various gardens with animals can be found. One part is a tropical garden with many plants and a large pond where a multitude of butterflies of various species can be observed.

05.10.2024 Zoo Bochum

Zoo Bochum Intro

The zoo visits continued this year, and there was a premiere. Although I had studied in Bochum for many years, I was not aware that there was a zoo here. So, on a beautiful autumn day, I chose it as my destination and was really amazed. The exact name is Tierpark and Fossilium Bochum. It is not particularly large, but very beautiful.

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