In Flames

I guess one could say me being a fan of In Flames all started out with a small Machina movie made about a game called Counter-Strike 1.6. In this movie, a song called "Free Fall" (obviously by IF) made me check out their music and over 10 years listening to IF I've become a hard core fan. I only recently got into checking out my favorite bands live, and having seen about 6 of 20, counting IF, this is the best live show of a metal band I've ever seen. First props goes out to 013 Tilburg for the awesome sound system. It was perfect. Deep bass, lots of treble, nice mid-tones and perfectly tuned. No ringing ears what-so-ever. And then, lemme tell ya, came in the lighting system. Best I have ever seen. They started out with a nice interlude to In Plain View, the curtain dropped as did my, and I assume everyone else's jaws. Brilliant, goosebumps invoking moment right there. Every single band member performed to near perfection, only downside was Anders (the singer, you dope) was a bit under the weather, sweating more than the rest and walking off stage to refresh himself for the next some. No biggy, the man rocked the house. In addition to other bands, Anders talked to the crowd on occasion. They aren't like the mainstream metal bands which I have seen - doin' there songs, payin' there dues, no comment and when it's done, it's done. Money in the bank, bye bye. No, Anders and honestly all members had a real connection with the crowd.
Best part was where Anders told us that filming was totally fine, but they assured us that they sounded lots better live than from a monitor. Totally true btw. One guy was pulled on stage since he profusely kept filming and he was allowed to tape the members doin' the epicness on-stage. Brilliant.
All in all, if IF come to your town or even close (say a range of 150km), pay them a visit as your night will surely be turned upside down, your pants with shiver from the deep bass Iwers produces, you will stand in awe of Gelotte's tight riffs and epic beard, Anders will scream your ears off, Engelin superb guitar play will make you want to play yourself and Svensson's drumming will keep your head bangin' all - night - long.
I have to mention one downside to make it a review, the lighting at times was a bit too much and as a fan of drummers, I was a bit disappointed that I couldn't see Svensson (the drummer) doin' his thing.
Epic show guys! ROCK ON.

Forget what you thought you knew about heavy metal in general, because as In Flames have spent the best part of twenty-five years proving, there actually is such a thing as melodic death metal. It’s commercially viable, too, with the Gothenburg outfit having shifted two million records over the course of their career to date; eleven records in, they’ve carved out a feverishly loyal cult fanbase, and continue to pack out their own shows the world over as well as provide support to some of the biggest bands in metal, too. Dreadlocked vocalist Anders Friden is one of the most recognisable frontmen in the genre, and it’s his energy that’s key to In Flames shows being the high-octane affairs they’ve long been known as. He rarely stays still, stalking the stage with genuine menace and he screeches through the likes of ‘Take This Life’ and ‘Rusted Nail’. Behind him, his four bandmates put on nightly masterclasses in technical proficiency; guitarists Bjorn Gelotte and Niclas Engelin, in particular, are amongst the most naturally-gifted players in metal. With a new record, Siren Charms, set for September, the band have lined up October dates in Manchester, Glasgow and London, as part of a wider European tour.

In Flames are a bizarrely varied live act. Gothenburg metal rockers are one of Sweden's most international rock outfits having sold over two million albums worldwide and the demand for their live show is equally great.

Over their 25 year career they have proved again and again that there is room for the melodic in the genre of metal. The gig sways between aggressive, thrashing renditions of 'Everything's Gone' and 'Fear is the Weakness' to lead singer Anders Fridén single handedly commanding the stage for anthemic singalong to 'Where the Dead Ships Dwell'.

The crowd is supportive either way, whether they are moshing against each other or swaying as one and singing at the top of their lungs. The band never short changes their fans, often playing sets of over twenty tracks in length with fan favourites such as 'The Quiet Place' being aired. A final, staggering rendition of 'Take This Life' has the crowd intently charging the stage as each band member gives 110% to their respective instruments and the applause at the finale are almost as huge.

As always In Flames delivers! Saw them earlier this year at the Filmore in Charlotte NC, but since they are my favorite band, wanted to see them again before they left the US. Loved the setlist and loved seeing them in a more intimate setting. My favorite moment was hearing Wallflower live. Had never heard it played and it is one of my many favorites. Great hearing older tunes, covering decades, like Colony and Behind Space, Where the Dead Ships Dwell and many more, plus songs from the newest CD. Loved the venue too. First time attending a show there, and I was very happy with my experience. Of course I'd be happy anywhere I could see In Flames perform!

With a three man string orchestra slowly playing the tunes of one of their hits, a guy starting a painting on an empty canvas. After that the band enters with one of their many hits, sadly with the mic turned off... after that problem is solved, the rest og the concert is flawless. Mixing acoustic songs and pure In flames style songs. Bringing an entire family up on stage.

At the end of the concert, the painting that was started on is finished, and auctioned away to highest bidder in audience. With the purpose og giving it all to charity.

Just a fantastic experience seeing these guys!

Cannot fault their performance, they played some classics and the customary new stuff which no one knew the words to. The light show was epic, a large LED backdrop with very cool imagery. I do feel a bit bad for them though, being the second warm up band it felt like the energy from the crowd just wasn't there as everyone was waiting for the headline act despite how hard he tried to get audience interaction, at one point you could literally see him get disheartened and give up abounding the end track with "we may be a sinking ship but 'we will always be there'"

Still one of the very best live!
Gr8 show, Anders was very engaging with the crowd and they played 4 old songs from The albums Lunar Strain, Jester Race, Whoracle and Colony!!!
That was unexpected but very welcomed.
They could have done without the songs Truth and This is Our House (not my faves)
The newer members of the band were good and the venue was good as well(you can see the band well from anywhere)
Overall a gr8 show and still a gr8 band(even though they're softer than yesteryear)
Go see 'em!

In Flames, Swedish Death Metal at it’s finest! They’ve been making great metal since the early nineties, it was a rare chance to see this band at such a small personal venue such as Gas Monkey Bar and Grill. They showed a lot of love for their fans, especially since we continued the moshing while it was pouring down rain! If you are a fan of death growls, heavy driving guitar riffs and awesome drumming with the occasional melodic tune, you won’t go wrong with In Flames!

Awesome consert in the home town Gothenburg!
Fantastic song list, with sparkling light show!
The consert is worth visiting!

Br //Hans
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great show as expected from In Flames. The only bad thing is that it was too short. 7 songs only is nothing and playing at 6pm when people is still on its route for the venue, leaving the place almost empty, it is definitely not so attractive for any band. In Flames deserves absolutely something more! I guess I will go somewhere in Europe in the following months to see them again in one of their full real gig of their tour!