Rock Monsters Romania

I was looking forward to seeing Doomnezeu live for quite some time, and I can say that it was a divine show. I was pretty familiar with Doomnezeu and Bossferatu’s songs, but honestly, it was the first time I had heard of Dronisie Răsăriteanul. It was also surprising to see doom metal, post-punk, and Dronisie’s noise mixed into a single night, but this diversity made the experience truly unforgettable.

Dronisie Răsăriteanul opened the night with a pretty short set. I have to say that I was unprepared for his performance, and it was a little confusing for me at the beginning. I was just sitting in the back, waiting for some friends, when he showed up on stage. His presence was mysterious, as were his sounds, but after some time, I found myself attracted to it. Everything felt so abstract, and that fascinated me so much that I wanted to find out more about his work when I arrived home.

When my friends finally arrived, it was time for Bossferatu to take the stage. It was so refreshing to see such an energetic show, especially after a long period of meditating on life decisions. It was the kind of show that takes you out of pessimistic thoughts and makes you dance. And I danced as well, along with the people who were already familiar with their presence on stage. Now, one of the only things that lives rent-free in my head is how we all screamed “Bossferatu ratata” when they sang “Neon Strigoi.” They even showed us something from the upcoming album, described by Grofu as being “depressive.” I honestly loved their performance, and I can’t wait to see them again in Bucharest.

I became more and more excited as the members of Doomnezeu appeared on stage with their mysterious yet fascinating aura. Honestly, Doomnezeu sounds even better live, and you will love their show whether you are Christian or not. I was really curious about how their new song “Spânul” would sound live, as well as my favourite song, “Lazăr.” The only thing I can say is that I was astonished. I really do not have any words to describe the feeling of hearing their songs sung with such passion. What amazed me even more was that the crowd really did start a moshpit, and it was the first time for me to see a good moshpit at a doom metal concert. I have to say that I love feminine presence in the metal scene, and Doomnezeu’s lady was no exception. The moment she came to sing her prayers in the crowd was the moment when she captured everyone’s attention, and I found myself mesmerised by her voice. It is really a performance you have to see at least once.

At the end of the day, I can say that I enjoyed this little escape from everyday problems, and it is something I would recommend to everyone. This night was an intense experience, and the mix of genres was a pleasant surprise. The only thing I hope is that Romanian people will be kinder when it comes to how this religion is expressed through music, because diversity is what makes this world beautiful.

Review by Mihaela Tănase