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Metal camp - Hell over Paradise

Metal camp - Hell over Paradise, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  Three days ,2 stages , more than 80 bands , thousands of peopleOnly 60 km from Austria and 260km from the Germany borderCamping and swimming in one of the most beautiful Open Air Festival areas of EuropeTickets available at www.metalcamp.com 

Bands manager

Bands manager, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  Claudia makes sure that the bands don't miss anything. Have good accomodation , food and are well treated in general.....hard working girl...Second pic shows more people behind the scenes , responsible for the whole event. 

A monument

A monument, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  A monument in memory of locals killed by german facists in the Second World warAnd a sign to a "German bones cemetary" on the next photo by Evina Schmidova 

Tickeling the sun..

Tickeling the sun.., Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  Is the sun tickelish ? what do you think ?Pic was taken upon arrival as the people dressed in black were still building their tents in the background. 

A bath in the Soca River

A bath in the Soca River, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  A bath in the Soca River - here you can get a better idea about the emerald color of the waters, but still nothing like the real thing... 

The emerald waters of Soca River

The emerald waters of Soca River, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  Located below the village, The Soca River has this incredible emerald color that I have never seen before....It's at its junction with Tolminka river that the beach area of the festival was located. 

The fortress ruins of Tolmin

The fortress ruins of Tolmin, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  The ruins of the thousand year old Fortress are perched on a hill called Kozlov Rob (426m),overlooking the whole area. To to the ruins takes you a forest trail that climbs up to the top of the hill ,giving you a great view over the city and the whole valley.Unfortunately... 

Eva and her cam

Eva and her cam, Tolmin

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The fans hanging around the water

The fans hanging around the water, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  The people dressed in black inhabited the area for 3 days for a second year in a row. hanging around the water, relaxing , sunbathing , having a beer ....There was a white screen for projection , but I did not see somebody using it while I was there...maybe later? 

Bobo's stage

Bobo's stage, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  Bobo's stage or the main festival stage being still under construction. Bobo was in charge of it ( see VTer Stagebobo ). the surrounding mountains were impressive!!!I would love to go back and explore the area again...Someday....when the chance presents itself... 

Soulfly

Soulfly, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  Soulfly put up a grrrreat show, all their energy and agression ....thanx Maxx Cavalera!!!Professional photo by Evina Schmidova - A very talented friend and photographer Evina is shooting for the most famous rock bands. Look at her for Evina's Concerts and Bands Photo... 

Eminence by Band photoshooting with Evina

Eminence by Band photoshooting with Evina, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  Eminence by Band photoshooting with my friend Evina Schmidovabrasilian band, and if I am not mistaking with some member of Sepultura that founded the band.Saw some of their stage show - great!!!It's a special feeling to have an " Access ALL areas" pass that allows you to... 

Anthrax

Anthrax, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  Anthrax's reunion that brought back their old lead singer was a big disappointment for me.I mean come on! He doesn't match the rest of the group at all . Lookong like a bad copy of Alice Cooper will not bring alot of new fans to the group I think....well they should know... 

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Bring your own tent

Bring your own tent, Tolmin

 desert_princess Says:  The Area is perfect for all types of outdoor activities - camping ,hiking , swimming , kayakingThe camp site at Metal camp was all around the place,wherever you find some free area to built your tent. In the woods orr....hmmm ....let's park my tent among the cars ....who do... 

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