Metal Hammer UK

BLIND GUARDIAN

O2 FORUM, LONDON

German heroes bring two hours of power to the capital

‘ABSENCE MAKES THEheart grow fonder’ may be a cliché, but… turns out it’s true. Despite it being eight years since London last hosted a show by Blind Guardian, the capital’s love for the conquering power metal champions clearly hasn’t waned a bit. Tonight’s auditorium is completely sold out and, when they arrive, the headliners will be greeted like hometown heroes – 340 miles away from their actual hometown.

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