My top 5 songs in 2020

For this year I wouldn't be able to choose top 5 albums so I decided to write about my top 5 songs in 2020. Even this was very shitty year and we couldn't visit live shows, we listened lots of music at home. These are my most favourite songs of this year.

Nr. 5: Slashstreet Boys- Die by My Knife

I cannot describe how the youtube channel of The Merkins saved me when I was in quarantine and covid positive. I watched their videos again and again. As Slashstreet boys they released new Halloween song "Die by My Knife". The combo of Backstreet Boys and the best slashers is all what you need in 2020.

All Harry Potter books ranked (according to me) + my favourite quotes

It was a long journey for me when I finally started to read Harry Potter books. I saw all the movies first so the story wasn't a secret for me. But I don't mind spoilers. And as you probably know (if you've read the books) the story is more detailed and it makes more sense. Also a lot of interesting characters were cut off the movies or were only mentioned there. So if you like Harry Potter world I recommend you to read the books. It lasted me 2 months to read all the books. Note, I ranked the books only by my personal feelings and how I liked the story in it. The text might contain some spoilers.

Lordi Scream Stream 22/5/2020

Those are really weird times. For many weeks we couldn't almost go outside and have a walk. So live concerts were stickly forbidden, of course. Many artists started to stream their gigs. LORDI wanted to do something special for their fans. Not only the concerts but also many specials things. I was very sad they cancelled Lordi show in Prague a week before it should happen. All this corona shit started to be really serious. And they also postponed Masters of Rock to next year. So it meant no Lordi for me this year. So I was really happy when Lordi announced this SCREAM STREAM and I bought a ticket without any more thinking. So how was it?

Stephen King book collection // Update

In 2018 I made a post about my book collection of Stephen King. Well, obviously my collection changed a lot from that time. I still don't own all the books but I miss only 16 of them at the moment. Let's look at my updated collection... 

Comic-Con Prague 8/2/2020

We missed this kind of event very long time in the Czech Republic. There are some smaller cons mostly focused on some parts of topics (such as fantasy). But finally we got everything in "one package". Fantasy, sci-fi, horror, comics and panels with actors, of course. I think for most of people, panels were the biggest reason to join COMIC-CON PRAGUE. Even it was the 1st comic con, they invited some cool famous names, such as Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Blade, Sons of Anarchy), John Rhys-Davies (The Lords of the Rings), Danny John-Jules (Red Dwarf), Brandon Routh (Superman, Legends of Tomorrow), Anna Shaffer (Harry Potter, The Witcher) and many many more.

Review: Lordi- Killection (2020)

It's again time to hellcome new LORDI album. "Killection" is the tenth Lordi album and this time they decided to do it differently. The new album should be something like a fictional compilation album with the songs from different music eras, from 70's to nowdays music. It's quite interesting concept and there is a big space for making music experiments. Since I found out the concept of this album I wasn't sure what to think about. I wanted to wait till I hear the whole album and then to do some conclusions. So what do I think about "Killection"?

Sabaton + Apocalyptica + Amaranthe live in Prague 26/1/2020

It was about the time to start this concert year. And I guess with SABATON it was a really great start. This year they played in the biggest Prague's hall O2 Arena for maybe 15 000 people. They also brought amazing support bands- APOCALYPTICA and AMARANTHE. To be honest, Apocalyptica was my main reason to visit this concert. This time we bought seat tickets but we had really good view. It also happened that my friend asked me to post her the tickets via email. But I posted it to wrong adrress so we were a bit nervous if we will get in the venue :D And it was also the first concert with my new phone so I tested it a bit.

My Top 5 live experiences in 2019

I know I say it everytime but this year was full of amazing concerts, so it was really really hard to choose only 5 of them. I had to put out the festivals and counted only individual concerts. I tried my best to do it and you can read the result bellow.

5. BEAST IN BLACK

The fifth rank was hard to choose. I was deciding between BiB and Oomph!. And BEATS IN BLACK won because I waited for their headline show so long. It was their first headline show in Czech in general. The show was fantastic! Even some stupid individuals standing next to me I enjoyed it a lot. I think (and I'm not alone) this band has big shiny future. So I cannot wait to hear more from them. My article about the concert you can read HERE.

Ghost + All Them Witches + Tribulation live in Prague 1/12/2019

The last concert of the year. Who I should spend my last concert with than with GHOST? We had to wait for their headline tour very long time. Even Cardinal Copia mentioned that at the beginning. They were here around few times but always like a support band (Iron Maiden and Metallica). So finally we could enjoy their full set with every funny things included. And for me it was the first real ritual (saw them only supported Metallica in summer). The concert was placed in quite new venue O2 Universum. We wanted to be in the first row so it was quite stressful for us because we didn't know exactly where to go inside. But after 5 hours of waiting the doors were opened and after long run we made it to the first row. 

Skillet + Devour the Day live in Prague 28/11/2019

On Thursday 28th November my another music dream came true. I could finally see SKILLET live. I know they play in Czech quite often but somehow I always missed their gig. But not this time. In the moment they started to sell the tickets I bought mine. Skillet is a bit different band among the bands I normally listen to. Because they call themselves a christian band and many of their songs are dedicated to God or Jesus. Well, I'm neither a Christian nor any other religion believer (well, sometimes I believe in mighty Thor 😃 ), but I simply like their music. Because the topics of their songs are often about believing in yourself and don't giving up. And everything is packed in good rock show. Do you need more? 

Amon Amarth + Arch Enemy + Hypocrisy live in Prague 17/11/2019

Swedish invasion in Czech (again) as Johan, Amon Amarth singer, called Sunday night in Prague. Because that night we could see three swedish metal bands - AMON AMARTH, ARCH ENEMY and HYPOCRISY. Amon Amarth was the main band for me. I have this band in my Top 3 list (with Lordi and Ghost) and I always wanted to see them from the first row. Also my big dream was to meet the band and take a photo with them. So this time I simply bought VIP package. It was for fair price because we got also some cool merch. 

Beast In Black + Myrath live in Prague 12/11/2019

Well, my "relationship" with BEAST IN BLACK was a bit complicated. I remember my friend sent me a link for "Blind and Frozen" video and just "listen to it, it's amazing, you will love it". My first reaction was "well, not bad" but I wasn't impressed a lot. But then I listened to it again and again and you know the rest. I LOVE this band now! It was long time of waiting to see this band live. They played two times as a support for another bands, but finally in June they played a gig at Metalfest in Pilsen. And I really enjoyed it. But their own concert, that's something else. So I couldn't wait till November 12th to see them again in Prague. And it was amazing (of course)...

Amen's Guitar Clinic in Selb 2/11/2019

AMEN, the guitarist of LORDI, started those kind of events 2 years ago. It's an event when he plays some Lordi songs and has some little talk and you can also ask him some questions. And at the end there is meet&greet so you can take a photo with him and get some stuff signed by him. Every guitar clinic was far away from the Czech Republic... untill now. Amen announced new dates and one of them was in Selb, little town right next to the czech borders. So the decision was clear. We are going...

Kissin' Dynamite + Black Rain live in Prague 1/11/2019

I don't listen to KISSIN' DYNAMITE for a long time (maybe 2-3 years) but when I saw them live for the first time I fell in love with them. I missed their concert at Metalfest because we arrived late so I really looked forward to this gig. Also since that time Kissin' Dynamite started to be really popular here so the gig was sold out.

The Rasmus + Eddie Stoilow live in Prague 24/10/2019

Just imagine this. When you were a teenager you fell in love with some band. It was very big love. You also met many great people thanks to this band. Nowdays you still listen to this band. Not so much as before but you still love them. And this band decided to tour with the album you started to listen to them. I'm talking about THE RASMUS. They were my first big music love. I started to listen to them 16 years ago when I watched the music video "In the Shadows" in TV. Dead Letters was on of the most important albums in my life. And it's a fan's dream when the band plays this whole album from the first song (First Day of My Life) to the last one (Funeral Song). 

Static-X, Wednesday 13, Soil and Dope live in Prague 14/10/2019

This concert wasn't planned at all. A day before my friend wrote me he has an extra ticket and that he invites me. Ok, why not? STATIC-X are back on the tour. The band performed live in Czech 10 years ago. Then they took a break but what we all know, the frontman Wayne Static died in 2014. In 2018 the band was resurrected and tour with anonymous singer. 

Concert plans autumn/winter 2019/20

This September is for me a little resting time before the concert storm. Expecially November will be really crazy.

October - The Rasmus 24/10 - Oh yeah, these finnish men are back. But this time it will be very special. The Rasmus will perform all the songs from Dead Letters album. It was released in 2003 and I also started to listen to them in this time. So this will be for me (and many other older fans) very special evening. 

November - Kissin Dynamite 1/11 - It's not a long time when I started to listen to this band. I went to their concert just to join my friends. But it happened I fell in love with Kissin Dynamite. 

Amen's guitar clinic 2/11 - Well, this will be also very special evening. Amen, the guitarist of Lordi, does some solo events. And finally he's coming close to czech borders.

Beast in Black 12/11 - Finally Beast in Black have solo gig in Czech. It was about the time! And this gig is already sold out.

Amon Amarth 17/11 - My beloved vikings Amon Amarth are coming back to Czech. And this time I bought also VIP ticket. I just need to have photo withe the guys. They also bring Arch Enemy and Hypocrisy with them. 

Winter Masters of Rock 23/11 - The winter version of populat czech festival. This time with Powerwolf, Bloodbound, Moonspell, Insomnium and Silver Dust, of course.

Skillet 28/11 - Also one of the band I have never seen live but I love their songs. I cannot with to see Skillet.

December - Ghost 1/12 - This is just pure love. My big dream will come true. Yes, I saw them live as a support of Metallica but that's not the same. You just need to see Ghost in the dark and not during day light. 

January - Sabaton 26/1 - Sabaton together with Apocalyptica and Amaranthe. The show when you wanna be. 

And one "maybe concert" is also in November (15th). And it's Mayhem. Yes, this band. Why? Why not :D 

Metallica + Ghost + Bokassa live in Prague 18/8/2019

One of the biggest metal band METALLICA came back to Prague after a year to play open air concert. Well, I'm not the biggest Metallica fan. But I guess there are bands what you just have to see live. Like Metallica or AC/DC. I missed AC/DC last time in Prague but not Metallica this time.  Also this time Metallica brought one certain band as their support... the one and only GHOST. I was desperated that this band avoids to Czechia so long. Well, they played here in 2014 again as a support for Iron Maiden but that's all. So I bought my ticket immediately after starting the sale. Meanwhile Ghost announced their solo gig in Prague in December. So I decided to take it easy and not to hurry to the stage. It was also impossible to get into the first row. First, I had a problem during tickets check when my bar code didn't work for a while and second I hurt my little toe few days before the concert. Yeah, that's me...

Review: Lordi- Recordead live in Z7 (2019)

LORDI released their new DVD "Recordead live in Z7" which is their first official DVD. Yes, they released some stuff before but this new DVD is the first one which was made under their control. It was also mixed by Mana, the drummer. You can buy the record in many versions, as a digipak DVD, Blu-Ray and also as the vinyls with the live music. All you can order at AFM official label store.

Rammstein live in Prague 17/7/2019

The german band RAMMSTEIN released the 7th album called Rammstein and started the new tour. They played 2 years ago in Prague but I missed those gigs. So this time I just had to be there. So it happened that I visited the 2nd show in Prague this July. Yes, Rammstein played two shows in row here and both shows were sold out. This is just to show you how much Rammstein is popular here. It was my 3rd time to see them live and everytime I was in the first row. It didn't change this time neither. I arrived to arena after 9AM (!!!) and met my friend Alex with her mother. Later my friend Marika and her boyfriend joined us. The waiting outside the arena was running quite fast. The gates were opened at 3:30PM and we got into the first row on the left side of stage. The stage was just incredible! I have read in some report that the stage remineded someone the nazi style of buildings. To be honest, Rammstein always play this game even though we know they are not this kind of band.