A good fest this one, gathering in a single gig epic, heavy and thrash metal, from bands that no one would believe that one day would play Greece. It's a fact that despite some epic fans who were there for traditional sounding Wizard and the undying Zed Yago, half of the crowd has been there for Paradox, one of the bands with such a few recordings in 20 years but so devoted fans. Count me in as well.

Unfortunately, I arrived a bit late, so Wizard has just finished their set (which I'd like to see, btw). I've heard good words concerning their performance; surely they've warmed up some of the most addicted true metal maniacs in the venue. Zed Yago with their historic frontwoman (as one of the very first to appear in the '80s scene) were next, playing a bunch of their most mid-paced and kinda epic songs, for about an hour. Although having not a big following in Greece, like it happens with many bands of course that are kind of big in their homeland but not abroad, everyone seemed to enjoy it, me too as well. Actually, I believe I'd only have the chance to attend a show of theirs in a European festival, so cups up to Sold Out concert organizer for that opportunity. Classic like blond beer, summed up the cheers with an encore, playing their hit "Burn" fortunately, it's still featured in some club DJs' playlists). Next on the row were Mad Max, who were for sure the most unknown band to the majority of the audience. From their monicker, I'd guess they would be one of those German bands in the Accept vein that lit a spark two decades ago. Oh well, these guys had more common elements with the second era of Scorpions I'd say, more hard –rocking, solid stuff. Not bad actually, but since the temperature in the club was rising, they passed unnoticed. Only the relevant few seemed to know their tracks. Which didn't happen in Paradox, as the club soon became a moshpit and the stage a divers' alley! Haven't seen such a suicidal stagediving for a long time (this was caused also by the fact that attendants' number was not as predicted), and the band seemed to be enjoying themselves with so many blocks getting on and then off stage! Luckily their set was based upon their first two albums, "Product of Imagination" and "Heresy", fine examples of American thrash from this side of the Ocean in late ‘80s. I think there weren't more than three songs from their neat comeback album "Collision Course" included in their setlist plus a few from their forthcoming album. So, most classics were heard that night, and what a pleasure it was! This great response was overwhelmed by the band who seemed to be enjoying it totally. Great choice of songs, good sound and a crowd that have been there for its own thrill and not to fill another Saturday night's empty program of theirs. Too bad they weren't as many as it should

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