Ensiferum walk the fine line of being a bit corny whilst they shred, but they totally pull it off. The band demands you raise a fist and chant along to their Viking inspired battle songs. Click next for more photos.

Darkest Hour stepped up the level of talent at Summer Slaughter when they took the stage and ripped through their set. Best performance of the night in my opinion, (Ensiferum a close second). Click next for more photos.

Winds of Plague came through New York playing two nights at Irving Plaza for this years incarnation of the Summer Slaughter Tour. Click the next button to check out more photos of the band.