Haggard, Romexpo, 09.02.08

This is the part where I brag about seeing them live. No, actually this is the part when I praise this amazing band. They were brilliant, to say the least. No one missed a single note, they sounded as good as on they do on the album and they managed to create a great atmosphere. Hats off in front of Asis who led the whole thing. They all communicated with the audience so good that they set us on fire. And I have to say that Susanne impressed me very much. She was perfect, even though her parts are really hard to sing, and she's a complete sweetheart, very adorable and funny (I just love it when she does that bending on her back thing). She and Asis were the main "attraction" and got the most cheers.

I've always loved their songs and thought they were awesome, but I have to say that after seeing them live, I admire them even more. They gave 100% on stage and even though they weren't the headliners, they completely exceeded the others. Really great band, I'm very impressed.

I’m also very impressed with how down to earth and friendly to their audience they are. There were some issues at the entry points, the access was delayed almost an hour (need I say it was freezing?) and then everything went so slowly that most of the people missed the opening act and a lot were still outside when Haggard was scheduled to start. So Asis went up on stage and told us they are going to postpone the starting hour a bit so that everyone has a chance to get inside and he asked us to be patient and understanding. Then, at the end of their show, they took over a merch table and started an impromptuu autograph and picture session for everyone who was interested. I’m not one to gush over artists, as soon as they get off the stage, they become regular people for me, but they made the whole experience so cute and positive that I really wanted to talk to them and congratulate them for their effort. And yes, I have Asis’ autograph :) 

*this review was originally posted on the official Nightwish forum