The world’s first and (possibly) only self-identified Italian dwarf metallers Wind Rose played a sold-out MacEwan Hall with German symphonic metal outfit Xandria in Calgary last week, and we had the chance to check it out! We’ve collaborated with Metal-Rules.com to photograph and review the event. Check out the photo recap here, and head over to Metal-Rules.com for the full review!
The night started off with Xandria, a German symphonic metal group with a 30 year legacy. While some unforeseen circumstances resulted in a lineup change for this run, the group put on a brief, energetic set sure to please us long-time Xandria fans:
Headliners Wind Rose brought a fantastical, jovial performance for a highly spirited audience armed with inflatable pick-axes and plastic dwarves. The band skyrocketed in popularity in 2019 with their beautifully orchestrated and re-imagined version of Diggy Diggy Hole and quickly established a loyal fanbase. Along with this song, the band performed an absolutely stellar set that captivated the room:
The night truly was a spectacle with a fun-loving, welcoming audience and well-curated stage atmosphere. If you haven’t checked out Wind Rose live yet, put them on your to-see list!
Check out the full review here.
If you’re like us and attended the recent influx of incredible heavy metal acts making their way through Calgary, you may want to check out our other recent concert recaps and reviews:
Insomnium with Omnium Gatherum & Wilderun
Korpiklaani with Visions of Atlantis & Illumishade
Alestorm with Elvenking & Glyph
SETLIST: Wind Rose
SETLIST: Xandria
