LIVE REVIEW: Myrath, Roses of Thieves, Euphoria Music Hall, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 15/04/2026
Here in Cluj-Napoca, /FORM Space has become the de facto home for almost every concert not quite large enough for the BT Arena or Cluj Arena. Over the years, stepping through those doors has begun to feel like a “homecoming” due to the familiarity of those hallowed halls. However, that changed when a recent electrical fire forced the venue to shutter its doors indefinitely, with no word yet on when we should expect it to reopen.
This meant that previously booked shows were faced with a choice: move, postpone, or cancel. Luckily, Myrath’s debut performance in the Transylvanian city was moved to a nearby location: Euphoria Music Hall. Located on the site of a former brewery dating back to the late 1800s, the club was never designed with metal concerts in mind. But the show must go on, and here is what happened when it was time for the bands to perform.
First to take the stage at 8PM sharp were Roses of Thieves, who opened for Alestorm back in December. The biggest difference in their set since last winter was the fact that, this time, violinist Tamás Bárdos joined the rest of the band, as opposed to his absence last time. Other than that, though, not much else was different.
They still opened with Fend off the Dark and ended with Not Your Fate, their set still included their cover of Sabrina Salerno’s Boys (Summertime Love), and the band’s interaction was still on the more shy and reserved side. While the change in venue (and the fact we were standing very close to the speakers) resulted in a very muddled sound, we can’t fault any of the artists for that. All in all, a decent – if safe – opening. 8/10
A short half-hour’s wait later, the lights went out, and it was time for Myrath to hit the stage. Opening with The Funeral off latest record Wilderness of Mirrors, the crowd was instantly enraptured by the band’s signature blend of heavy riffs and soaring, Oriental melodies. Thankfully, the venue’s sound system handled everything much better from there on, which meant everyone could properly enjoy the symphonic layers the band employs in their sound.
Most of the set was made up of songs from this new album, including the melancholic Through the Seasons with its instantly catchy melody, or Until the End, which saw Ivett Dudás from Roses of Thieves join the band onstage, performing Elize Ryd’s parts on the song. Alongside the new material, the Tunisians also included some older hits throughout the show, such as Into the Light or Beyond the Stars, as well as more recent staples, including Dance, which quickly proved to be a crowd pleaser in Cluj (to no-one’s surprise).
No matter the age of the song, the quintet was in peak form, especially singer Zaher Zorgati, whose powerful vocals and lively onstage persona quickly charmed everyone in attendance. In-between songs, he effortlessly kept the audience entertained: whether it be a “tirade” aimed at their touring manager who was holding his beer “hostage”, or laughing with keyboardist Kevin Codfert due to the latter flubbing a backing vocal line, there was never a dull moment throughout the show.
Sadly, the size of the stage in the venue meant that dancer Anastasia Lihnka couldn’t join Myrath this time. It was a shame, since her presence would’ve added another layer to an already great evening, but it was a completely understandable decision.
Eventually, it was time for the concert to come to an end, but not before the band performed two more songs: Les Enfants du Soleil and fan-favourite Believer, during which the crowd’s constantly building enthusiasm reached its peak. With one last chorus, the Myrath show ended with a barrage of thank yous from the band, as well as a promise to return in 2027, “with a new album”. We’ll hold you guys to that, Zorgati – now you’ll have to deliver! ‘Til next time, an “ayshek” to the band, and see you next year (as promised)! 10/10
Written by Florin Petrut
