Henkersfest in Stuttgart

Yesterday evening was the first day of Henkersfest in Stuttgart. This is a very popular five day music festival on Wilhelmsplatz. The theme of the music this year seems to be Goth/Metal. I saw two bands there yesterday; the first was excellent, more rock and roll, but the second was terrible and Goth. It reminded me of why I can't stand Goth music all over again. Guys with incredibly long hair doing headbanging as if it expresses something. The female lead singer was awful, all pose and no soul.

The fest itself is worth going to. Wilhelmsplatz is reputed to be the site of a gallows and Henker means hangman. There's food, drink and, of course, live bands and djs.