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20/05/2026

Deadlocked at Rocken Aalborg – Thursday May 14th!

Closing my pictures from this great night organized by Rocken Live with the local band DeadlockedBand.

They brought a big crowd of friends and fans with them, and the dance floor in front of the stage was packed right from the first song — which doesn’t always happen.

I had never seen them live before and had only heard a few of their songs beforehand, which I thought were okay but nothing special. Man, was I wrong.

From the very first song I was completely blown away. The singer has a really powerful voice and he let it all loose on stage. It was their first time playing at Rocken, but definitely not the last.

They also won the Battle of the Bands the next day, earning themselves a spot at Port of Hell festival here in Aalborg this September. After seeing them live, I totally understand why they won. This band is going places — we’ll be hearing a lot more from them in the future!

Here are all my pictures from their set. What a night!

19/05/2026

Halcyon Hope at Rocken Aalborg – Thursday, May 14th!

Big thanks to Rocken Live for putting together such a great night. Halcyon Hope, the alternative rock band from Odense, Denmark with strong punk influences, delivered an intense and energetic set packed with raw emotion and catchy songs. They brought great energy and a really strong performance throughout the night.

Halcyon Hope is still an upcoming band, and many at Rocken Aalborg had probably not heard them before coming to the concert — or maybe they had without realizing it. A fun moment of the night came when the singer introduced their next song by telling the crowd that it was currently getting airplay on MyRock, and that he had actually heard it on the radio earlier that same morning while driving to work.

Here are all my photos from their set. More pictures from the other bands will be coming soon!

18/05/2026

Finally got to see Transport League live again in Aalborg!

These Swedish legends came all the way from Sweden and absolutely delivered. Last time they played here was back in 2018, so it felt extra special to catch them again after all these years.

Heavy riffs, raw energy and pure rock'n'roll as always!

Here are some photos from the show on Thursday May 14th at Rocken Aalborg.

More pictures from the night coming soon!

16/05/2026

Great night at Rocken Aalborg on Thursday May 14th!

Thanks to Rocken Live for arranging a killer show with Transport League, Halcyon Hope & DeadlockedBand.

I took quite a few photos during the show – here are some of them. More pictures coming very soon, stay tuned!

Who else was there? Let me know your highlights from the night!

13/05/2026

Theigns & Thralls – Danish Debut!

What a night! On Saturday May 9th at Studenterhuset Aalborg, Theigns & Thralls played their second show in Denmark, supporting Danish folk metal band Vansind on their official album release weekend for the new album Hævnen. An event organized by Aalborg Rock & Metal.

Theigns & Thralls is an international folk/rock project featuring Kevin Ridley (legendary vocalist & songwriter from Skyclad – the pioneers of folk metal), Dave Briggs (Waylander), John Ryan (ex-Cruachan), and strong members from the Netherlands. They bring a powerful mix of Celtic folk, classic rock energy, strong melodies, and sing-along choruses — more rock than pure metal.

It was fantastic to finally see them live in Denmark for the first time. Great energy and a fantastic performance!

Some shots from the Aalborg show.

Who was there? Tell us your favourite song or moment in the comments!

12/05/2026

Vansind – Hævnen Tour 2026
Studenterhuset, Aalborg – Saturday 9. May 2026

The Danish metal force Vansind brought their brand new album Hævnen to life in Aalborg, just days after its release on May 1st. Following the release show in Copenhagen the night before, the band delivered a powerful and emotional performance at a well-attended concert at Studenterhuset, hosted by Aalborg Rock & Metal.

From intense riff-driven tracks to atmospheric and melodic moments, the concert captured the full spectrum of Hævnen – raw energy mixed with the band’s signature dark, melodic sound. The band visibly had a great time on stage, clearly enjoying every moment, while the crowd was loud, engaged, and hungry for this new chapter.

These photos capture the fire, the sweat, the lights, and the intense emotions of the musicians — their focus, passion, and genuine joy while playing — along with the raw connection between band and audience on a special night.

14/02/2026

Vesterbro Rockbar Klub Tømmermænd 🤮 + 🍻 – Rockstjernerne Vol. 19 🍻🎉

Det var ikke bare endnu en dag i klubben — det var også Dans sidste dag bag baren. Efter alt for mange timer, bajere og tømmermænd trak han endelig stikket… og selvfølgelig skulle det fejres ordentligt!

Dagen blev skudt i gang med gravøl, højt humør og flere konfettirør, end nogen havde planlagt (eller kunne overskue dagen efter). Venner, grin, kaos og klassisk Klub Tømmermænd-stemning fra start til slut.

Her er et lille indblik i en dag fyldt med rockstjerner, gode minder og en værdig afsked bag baren 🍺✨

Tak for alle årene, Dan Erin Haun Christensen — og ro på… klubben lever videre!

16/12/2025

Last Friday turned Rocken into a true Nordic saga from start to finish.

Sweden's cult heroes Yggdrasil opened with their signature blackened folk metal – traditional instruments, aggressive riffs, and mystical folklore themes that set the perfect tone. Denmark's newest powerhouse Vætte followed and completely owned the stage with galloping pagan-inspired metal and hungry live energy, even featuring a female guest vocalist on one of their unreleased songs – such a cool touch! Headlining were Sweden's Raven Banner, unleashing melodic death/Viking anthems full of battle cries and huge choruses to end the night on a high. Everything sounded fantastic, the bands looked thrilled to be there, and the crowd was super into it. A few went full berserker on the floor after a few too many, but it only added to the fun! Around 60 people , had brought tickets, and made it intimate – many relaxing on sofas or in the smoking area – yet the front filled up once Vætte hit and never emptied. Pretty sure this was Rocken’s first-ever proper row/mosh pit too – the energy was insane! Sharing some photos I snapped of the three bands, the crowd, and the whole atmosphere. Memorable night all around – here’s to more Nordic metal in Aalborg!

31/08/2025

On Thursday, August 28th, Danish band Kill Trip and American groove metal veterans SKINLAB "Official" performed at Rocken Aalborg in Aalborg. The show was part of Skinlab’s ongoing European tour, which also includes several stops in Denmark, making them one of the biggest international names ever to play at Rocken. Unfortunately, this wasn’t reflected in the turnout — the Thursday night crowd was modest, maybe because Rocken is usually closed on Thursdays and there were also free concerts in town due to the Aalborg Regatta.

That didn’t stop either band from delivering an intense and engaging performance. Both Kill Trip and Skinlab seemed to enjoy themselves on and off stage, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere around the venue.

Kill Trip, hailing from Horsens and Odense, opened the evening with their gritty blend of sludge and hardcore. Their heavy riffs, raw energy, and nihilistic lyrical themes set a dark but powerful tone for the night. Despite being relatively new on the Danish scene, they’ve already earned strong reviews for albums like Bury the Sky (2019) and Sifting the Ashes (2023), and their live performance showed why: uncompromising, heavy, and unpolished in the best way possible.

Then came Skinlab, fronted by bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel. Formed in San Francisco in 1994, Skinlab is known for their crushing groove metal sound, heard on albums such as Bound, Gagged and Blindfolded (1997), Disembody: The New Flesh (1999), and their latest release Venomous (2019). On stage in Aalborg, Esquivel spoke frequently between songs, giving background stories and connecting personally with the audience. One memorable moment came near the end of the set, when a girl walked into the bar with a bouquet of flowers, just to use the restroom. Esquivel quickly quipped, “You can put those flowers on my stepdad’s grave,” before the band launched into “Coward” — a track about his real father. The crowd may have been small, but the performance was deeply personal and powerful, and those who were there witnessed something special.

I had the chance to photograph both concerts, and you can see my pictures from the evening below.

07/08/2025