CHTHONIC: Performs With Classical Oriental Orchestra At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR
August 10, 2014
Having appeared twice before atWacken Open Airin Germany, Taiwanese metal bandCHTHONICperformed for the third time at this year's edition of the music festival - and for the very first time, it played on the main stage Blackstage on August 1.
The works ofCHTHONICstand out in the ring of metal bands around the world as "Orient metal." This time, to completely present such enchanting music style to European fans,CHTHONICshared the stage with theChai Found Oriental Orchestra, which performs with a variety of traditional instruments including hena, ruan, box zither, pipa, yangqin, flute, and sheng. The collaboration definitely brought a unique musical feast to fans in Europe.
CHTHONICis one of the most outstanding East Asian metal bands in the world that has participated theOzzfestin the U.S.,DownloadandBloodstockin the U.K., as well asFuji RockandLoud Parkin Japan.CHTHONICis the best-known metal band in its own country Taiwan, and has performed at more than 500 concerts around the world in nearly a decade.
Chai Found Oriental Orchestrais an award-winning orchestra of traditional instruments and had performed four songs inCHTHONICconcerts in Taiwan, which were recorded on the"Ián-bú"DVD as classic examples of cooperation between metal rock and traditional music. This time,CHTHONICshared it with fans atWacken Open Airand expanded the four-member mini-orchestra to a 10-member full orchestra, giving European audience something they have never experienced before.
Professionally filmed video footage ofCHTHONIC's performance at this year'sWacken Open Airfestival can be seen below.
After more than 70 concerts in its European and U.S. tours last year,CHTHONICwill perform at many internationally renowned music festivals, including theBrutal Assaultin Czech Republic, andSummer Sonicin Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.
After tours in Europe and in Asia in the summer,CHTHONICwill return to Taiwan for its new movie project, and will switch into a full-gear mode to prepare for its new album at the beginning of the next year.
Source:
More results...
