How many people were at graspop 2017

This year promised to be a very interesting edition with of instance the first ever appearance of much loved Rammstein as one of the headliners. Much to be looking forward to in other words…. Previous year, we had a lot of mud and rain to deal with at Grapop Metal Meeting. This year, the circumstances were the opposite. We saw a sandy environment at the camping site, the sun was burning our precious skin, people were taking alternative showers at the sinks placed by the toilets, sweaty black-clothed human beings were dehydrating and laying down in the shadow….

Not much has changed compared with previous editions. The things that were a bit different: — the parking area was classified differently, — the prices went up foods and drinks , — there was a little lobby in the metal market, — …. Generally speaking, we had a lot of luck with the weather.

A great thanks for the workers and organisation to have kept it going in the bustle and warmth! It was remarkable not many people were severely hurt, some did find their way to take a drunk or hotted friend to the first aid post.

This year, the decibels were dropped down a bit. The average age was a bit higher than the crowd of last year on the other hand. This could have something to do with the line-up.

We heard a lot of people complaining about the afterparty with the music and volume a bit disappointing. Yesterday, Thursday that was, there was a band that played at night. A collaboration of the choire Scala, with the singer of Zornik, Koen Buyse. I had lots of people tell me i needed to see them, and i was lucky.

They played a second time, so i still had my chance. First thing that hits you is the amazing stage set-up of these people!! Just Wooow!! And then the superb music, in support of those epic voices….. I was convinced after the second song. Great performance!!! They need to go on with this collaboration, i bet they will get a lot of support. And then ofcourse, for the first time at GMM……. Not doubt that because of this band, fridaytickets were sold out. The crowd, waiting for their heroes, and ready for the final party.

Almost every hit was played. And the crowd loved it!! The people were singing their hearts out. The show these guys make is also very nice. Even a firerocket was send to the middle of the square and came back to the stage to explode. Simply amazing. At least for the people who saw Rammstein for the first time. Most of us already saw the show, so i guess Till Lindemann and his band know what to do. A new show, and a new album would be nice.

Nevertheless, even those who saw the show before, still were entertained by it. A very nice ending our first day at GMM. First band was the Swedish Avatar. Saw this band already a few times before, but it was never boring. So here we are again. A lot of crowd for the first band, i think Avatar has made quite a name for themselves. A crowd that was eager to party. And everytime they played another hit, the crowd went more crazy. Avatar was a very good start this early on saturday.

Devil Driver was the next band. Also this band gave it their best. This band is known to get the crowd going through the roof. Luckily this was open air, cause this roof would definitely have come of.

Devil Driver never disappoints. The set was over before we ever realized!! The next band i wanted to see because at an interview with Thurisaz, they said this was the band the wanted to share the stage with. They talked about great lyrics and dito music. Time to discover if that is true. I never heard them before, so when Mr Townsend started to sing i was ashtonished. What a good voice that man has!!!

The whole set was brilliant. Great lightshow too. Everything what a good performance needs. Because we stayed for the complete set of Devin Townsend, we only had a half show left of Gojira. Always a problem at GMM. Sometimes the bands you want to see play at the same hour, or overlap eachother. But hey, i guess that is a luxury problem. The part we saw of Gojira, was as expected pretty good. The progressive metal band from France always does very well at festivals.

This time was no exception. The crowd was eagerly working with the band. Many times the see of hands, devils ears etc must have given the guys a great feeling. Very much enjoyed what i heared. We needed a break, food and drinks are also important. And certainly in this warm weather a good fresh beer tasted wonderful. Besides we had to try and do everything we needed in the next hour, cause after this, we would be at the stages again for the next bands. Oh, about the beer, the half liter beers which you could get at the beerstand in the middle of the venue, were a lot colder then the ones from normal size!!

Guess what was sold best. Good marketing trick!! I guess this band is very lucky with a singer as Myles Kennedy. Not only this guy has a very good voice, he also is such an overwhelming charismatic personality. Also this time it was not different, the band played their set, sounded good, and got lots of appreciation by the crowd.

And ofcourse a lot of cheering ladies for Myles Kennedy. Good as always. Especially since Ivan Moody left the band temporarily, and is replaced by Tommy Vext.

I wonder how he would do, having to jump in on such short notice. And i must say, mostly Tommy got away with most of the songs. But also…. The band played a super set, and the crowd was very much alive with crowdsurfing, circlepits , moshpits and even a wall of death. So overall a good performance, although i think Tommy will grow into the songs and will get better. When i was about 14, a long time ago, i already listened to this band.

Getting to see them again at this festival, is something i look forward to. When i saw them come on stage, i suddenly realized this was 36 years ago!!!!

What a difference!!! The band started slowly, and the crowd was enjoying the music, but you could feel they expected more. Which they got when the numerous hits were played. Sometimes the crowd was louder then the speakerset.

But still they know how to entertain a large crowd!! The only disappointing thing was the Sepultura merchandise that was available — just a few simple t-shirts — nothing new. I prepared myself to see the band in the front row. People in Europe are very polite and respectful with you — nobody will push you or try to take your place, unlike Brazil. Different from Youtube video of this show, the sound quality was clean, audible and killer. We all have our own opinions about the setlist.

The band is changing the setlist on full concerts, and, in my opinion, they should play Arise, Convicted in Life and Iceberg Dances in festivals too, but considering they are promoting a new album and they play in Europe regularly, I understand why they chose a lot of new songs to show to new fans. On the other hand, at festivals there are a lot of different types of fans like old school fans, hardcore Sepultura fans and fans who only knows the classic songs.

Of course people will be expecting more of the older songs than the new songs but the audience approved the new songs so it was good. We can see how Andreas is a passionate guy when he is playing, singing the songs with fans and smiling all the time.

Andreas loves what he does. I need to also mention Paulo — he is playing very well; a very experienced bassist. It was a great experience to me. View all posts by sepulnationcom. O show realmente foi foda! Valeu pelo suporte! Like Like.