After the epic 'Valhalla Metal Show' at SAGA Rock and Food Bar on August 10th, we sat down with the members of CYGNUS for a quick, high-energy questionnaire. From unforgettable moments on stage to the crowd's euphoria, discover what Jota, Deneb, Ruxx, Andrés, and Stef Usman had to say about that magical night.
What was your favorite moment of the concert?
Jota: When we played "Fenrir, The Wolf," it was really well-received!
Deneb: I can't choose just one moment! Everything was worth storing in the heart!
Ruxx: The applause and seeing people sing our songs.
Andrés: The beginning—so much adrenaline, and seeing the crowd connect was amazing.
Stef: Cheesy moment: When the band told the crowd that I would be joining them live from now on 😬
How would you describe the energy of the audience that night in one word or short phrase?
Jota: Brutal!
Deneb: Insanely energetic!
Ruxx: Explosive!
Andrés: The crowd connected with the band immediately; it was thrilling.
Stef: Overall, it felt like good vibes. One word: Power⚡
Which song did you enjoy playing the most at the "Valhalla Metal Show"?
Jota: "Fenrir, The Wolf."
Deneb: There are several, but I think I'll go with “The One Eyed Wanderer.”
Ruxx: "Fenrir, The Wolf."
Andrés: Honestly, I enjoyed every song with the same energy.
Stef: Do I have to choose just one? "Skål/Gästabul," "The Forging of Mjolnir," "The Tavern of the Dwarves"…
If you could relive one moment from the concert, what would it be?
Jota: The crowd's applause.
Deneb: When the audience sings your songs—they know them by heart!
Ruxx: The entire show.
Andrés: The moment when Deneb plays the harp—it's magical!
Stef: "Walking Through the Forest of Life."
What unexpected thing happened during the show?
Jota: My guitar strap came loose 😳
Deneb: That "Fenrir, The Wolf" was one of the crowd favorites that night. It surprised me!
Ruxx: Some mistakes hahaha
Andrés: I broke a string, and a spring came loose from the guitar bridge 🤣🤣🤣
Stef: I forgot part of "Walking Through the Forest of Life" 🥹 but then I kept going, and it sounded great.
What was the best part of sharing the stage with your bandmates?
Jota: The connection we have.
Deneb: Reconnecting while playing what we love!
Ruxx: During the riffs, we always look at each other and make the riff face.
Andrés: I love sharing the stage with my CYGNUS brothers always.
Stef: The feeling among everyone—it's great to play when everything sounds together 🍃
If you had to choose one guitar riff, bass line, drum beat, or vocal moment that defined the show, what would it be?
Jota: The riff accompanying the solo in "Fenrir, The Wolf."
Deneb: “Valhalla” is the party song! Many attendees were singing along with us!
Ruxx: The chorus of "The Perfect Blend."
Andrés: "Odin's Wolves."
Stef: The guitar solo in "Fenrir, The Wolf" 🎸
How did you celebrate after the concert?
Jota: Nothing, just resting—we were exhausted.
Deneb: With a double burger and mead!
Ruxx: I went out somewhere…
Andrés: We celebrated with our fans and friends with mead.
Stef: A bit of mead and a couple of beers 🍻
What are you most looking forward to at your next live show?
Jota: That even more people can see us!
Deneb: That it's just as energetic and that it happens soon! I'd love to repeat this in more cities!
Ruxx: That the venue is packed, that no one misses it, and that everyone sings along to every song.
Andrés: That it’s even better. Brighter every time.
Stef: A big crowd, being more connected to the band, and enjoying it a lot.
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