"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/15/26)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 20 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Emperor is rated as an exceptional live performer, with noteworthy shows that are worth watching. Emperor is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Emperor concerts? Emperor concerts usually last an hour and a half.
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On tour
Wacken, Wacken, Germany (July 29); Grieghallen, Bergen, Norway (July 29);Site de Kerampuilh, Carhaix-Plouguer, France (August 13);The Spa, Scarborough, United Kingdom (May 29)
Emperor at The Powerstation, Auckland, 22/05/2023 Emperor is a Norwegian black metal band. Black metal can be traced culturally back to the 1980s, to a wave of UK bands led by Venom and Swedish group Bathory.
On a desolate Monday evening, where the very grounds of Auckland itself are sodden with what seems like endless rain, it was almost appropriate that the Norwegian gods of symphonic black metal would grace us with their presence.
It’s the final day of Hellfest and the hottest so far, with temperatures reaching a scorching degrees. It’s warm enough for the stewards in front of the open air stages to get the fire hoses out, showering the front rows with water to keep everyone as cool as possible.
