The Blood Dynasty Tour stopped at the venerable Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt on October 11, 2025, treating fans to an unforgettable evening with four top-tier acts. From death metal to folk metal and progressive metal – the range of styles this evening was impressive.
Gatecreeper – The Perfect Opening
American death metal veterans Gatecreeper opened the evening and immediately set the right mood. With their straightforward, powerful sound, they fired up the early-arriving audience and laid the groundwork for the evening’s upcoming highlights.
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Eluveitie – Folk Metal at Its Finest
Switzerland’s Eluveitie brought their unique blend of melodic death metal and traditional folk elements to the stage. With bagpipes, flutes, and charismatic frontwoman Fabienne Erni, they delivered an energetic performance. Songs like „Inis Mona“ and newer tracks created an exuberant atmosphere in the crowd. The band once again proved why they are among the leading representatives of folk metal.
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Amorphis – The Secret Headliner
Amorphis – what a show! The Finnish progressive metal legends ignited an incredibly powerful energy on stage that captivated the entire audience. Frontman Tomi Joutsen effortlessly switched between powerful growling and melodic clean vocals, while the band delivered classics like „The Bee“, „Silver Bride“, and material from their current album.
The combination of technical brilliance, emotional depth, and incredible stage presence made Amorphis the secret headliner of the evening for us. The Finns proved why they have been among the most innovative and consistent bands in the scene for over three decades. Every song was perfect, every moment infused with that special magic that only a few bands can bring to the stage.
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Arch Enemy – Solid Headliner Performance
When Arch Enemy finally took the stage, the bar had already been set high. The Swedish melodic death metal giants fronted by Alissa White-Gluz delivered a solid and professional headliner show.
Arch Enemy fulfilled their role as headliners with the experience and professionalism one would expect from a band of their caliber.
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Conclusion
An evening that showcased the full diversity of modern metal. While Arch Enemy delivered a strong show as headliners, it was especially Amorphis who captured the hearts of fans with their exceptional energy and stage presence.
