#440 - Inför Malmö Massacre 2025 med Elis Markskog

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Elis Markskog, the president of Malmö Massacre, reveals how this year's festival lineup tops last year's massive event.

The episode is an interview with Elis Markskog, a key organizer of the Malmö Massacre extreme metal festival, previewing the 2025 event. The host introduces Elis as the 'president' or 'boss' of the festival. Elis discusses the festival's format change from three days in 2024 to two days in 2025, noting that Sunday became more of a local affair as out-of-town attendees traveled home. He highlights this year's headliners as Tribulation, Leak, and Out of Noir, contrasting with last year's bigger names like Marduk and Paradise Lost. The conversation delves into fan reactions, with Elis acknowledging criticism over bookings like Witch Club Satan and pondering how the definition of black metal has evolved. He emphasizes booking decisions that balance drawing crowds with artistic integrity, mentioning bands like Aura Nord and Counter Blast as quality acts that may be underappreciated. Logistics are covered, including ticket sales patterns where purchases spike after payments, and Elis firmly states the festival will never add last-minute bookings to sell tickets, even if it results in financial losses. The episode also touches on side events like a metal quiz with a custom backdrop and a photo submission campaign for social media. Elis shares personal anecdotes, such as a band member cycling to a festival, and recommends local falafel spots in Malmö. The tone is casual and insider-focused, aimed at metal fans familiar with the festival scene.

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