Founded in memory of late Erik “Grim” Brødreskift (Immortal, Gorgoroth, Borknagar)
First annual metal festival in Norway ever.
All previous festivals completely sold out.
Hailed as the one of the best metal events by journalists of Terrorizer and German Metal Hammer in their yearly poll.
Achieved two-page spread, raving reviews in magazines such as Metal Hammer UK, Metal Hammer (Ger), Kerrang!, Terrorizer, Legacy.
Previously headlined by bands such as Carcass(UK), Testament (US), Pentagram (US), Voivod (CA), Enslaved (N), Gorgoroth (N), Danzig (US), Celtic Frost(CH), Exodus (US),Morbid Angel (US), Sodom (D), Opeth (S), Napalm Death (UK), Mayhem, Obituary (US), Kreator (D), Immortal, Destruction (D), Paul Di’Anno (UK), Impaled Nazarene (Fin), Samael (CH) and Satyricon.
2009 Video Interviews
Imhotep’s Paul Kearns felt it was time to give Hole In The Sky special attention, knowing that this is one of the regulars in his book. He managed to get hold of Torgrim Øyre for a conversation in early Autumn 2009. Joining in, as a special guest, due to Primordial performing at the festival last year, was Alan Nemtheanga.
Part 1 deals with the festival’s first few years, as well as how the idea of Paul DiAnno initially came up.
History
About the festival:
2009 Video Interviews
Imhotep’s Paul Kearns felt it was time to give Hole In The Sky special attention, knowing that this is one of the regulars in his book. He managed to get hold of Torgrim Øyre for a conversation in early Autumn 2009. Joining in, as a special guest, due to Primordial performing at the festival last year, was Alan Nemtheanga.
Part 1 deals with the festival’s first few years, as well as how the idea of Paul DiAnno initially came up.
Direct Link to Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCXCFCcJi1Q
Part 2 deals with Bergen as a festival city as well as the process of making the line-up.
Direct Link to Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2mfshfmOjQ
Part 3 deals with the cancellation and replacement in 2008, Torgrim’s favourite years as well as a very special event back in 2006.
Direct Link to Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii9wjZGIWsg
Part 4 deals with 2009’s edition of the festival, as well as what’s making this event so special.
Direct Link to Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5XB-oWv_IY