Blue Öyster Cult

The second day of the German festival of rock pioneering and "legendariness" known as Rock of Ages was billed as the centerpiece of this year's edition. The night ended with the super rock and metal project and rock opera Avantasia, and the…

»Curse of the Hidden Mirror« did have a few quality wobbles, but overall it was still a thrilling record that served up a heaping helping of listening pleasure for most longtime Blue Öyster Cult fans.

»Fire of Unknown Origin« was the crown jewel on top of the Kronos sickle of masters of sophisticated heavy rock variations and keepers of conspiracy theories, so it's no surprise that it's still one of their most beloved records among fans…

»The Revölution By Night« had all the signature sonic trademarks of the unbeatable agents in black, plus an extra dose of arranging sophistication thanks to a hefty helping of shimmering synth textures, which only boosted their appeal to…

Author: Aleš PodbrežnikPhotos: Aleš Podbrežnik Location: Munich / Muffathalle / GermanyConcert date: December 11, 2003Attendance: 1,500Ticket price: €28.00 Munich had long since been gripped by pre-Christmas fever, and the old town…