Well, the 2008 Kaliakra Festival (also known as the Kavarna Festival) was my first ever rock festival. Now, I've been a fan on heavy metal and similar music for years, but even I went in expecting the stereotypical syringe lying beside a drunk and bloodied, hairy guy. I was, however, pleasantly surprised. There were no fights or aggressive behavior of any kind. The camp site was packed, but that's to be expected really. However, once again, it wasn't violent. Everything was very calm, collected and orderly.
The stage was at the far end of the sports arena. For those who decided to sit on the seats that surrounded the area, they could watch the festival in the same calm and collected manner. For those of us who wanted something a bit more "primal", then the grass area directly in front of the stage was perfect. Now don't get me wrong, there were no violet acts or "mosh pits", just a lot of fans grouped together jumping, screaming and head banging. Therefore, the stage area cattered to both types of people.
For those who wanted something between these two extremes, behind the group jumping up and down was a further, huge area of grass where they could go and decide just how close they wanted to get.
As for the actual shows; they were incredible! I had never heard of Holyhell or Sixth Sense before, but both of them were amazing. Holyhell have now become one of my favourite bands. Of course, Alice Cooper didn't disappoint! Seeing him hang himself on stage, only to come back a few minutes later after a killer solo was unbelievable for someone who had never seen him live before.
Perhaps the biggest news was Manowar's 6 hour playing spree. We had left by then due to being to tired, but it would turn out that they were attempting to break the record for the long gig ever played in the Guinness Book of Records, and I am pretty sure they succeeded. All in all, it was a great 3 night festival, topped of by finding a burger stall selling gorgeous, English style burgers. I would recommend the Kaliakra Festival to anyone who enjoys rock and heavy metal!
Below are some links to videos of the different performances at the festival:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xippnU_Fw9s - Come Clarity by In Flames
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBWFtPQYGp8 - Dream On by Holyhell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX-Yxnxj298 - Alice Cooper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM4PrT7-vRM - Manowar
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