CHAOSANCT
XENOCHORD
I.C.O.N
STORM THE GATES
MOTORCITY DAREDEVILS (Aftershow Set)
The Gaff, Holloway Road 16.05.09
STORM THE GATES
Tonight the band seemed pretty pissed off about something and it came over like they didnt
want to be there, which is a shame because they played a great set and got a good reaction
from the crowd even though they didnt pull anyone themselves.
I.C.O.N
Hailing from Burnley "oop north" they came all the way to Holloway road the quartet played
their hearts out with a set of stunning heavy metal songs delivered with great musicianship
and humour.The gathered masses soon warmed to their infectious tunes and much headbanging ensued.
Check out the video for the funny bit where their incredibley tall guitarist bashed his
head on the celing mounted speaker, later in the set he jumped off the stage into the crowd
and sent them crazy.
They have an album coming out soon, i suggest you grab a copy and check them out.Got to get
these guys back soon.
XENOCHORD
I say this in every review but they just keep getting better every time i see them.Tonights set was awesome their sound was perfect and the keyboards were a pleasure to
listen to.
Their ever increasing fanbase were treated to some amazing songs like 'Absinthe', 'Sunday
Morning' and my personal favourite 'Delirium' with its hypnotic hawkwind like bassline
going into some brain crunching progressive death metal.
They entertain on every level, so go see them next time they play.
CHAOSANCT
The return of the "Blackend Power Metal" supergroup making its debut with new guitarist
Paul Scanlon.It was paul who kicked off tonights set by playing the opening riff to "Slither" holding it for nearly a minute getting louder and louder then the rest of the band exploded into the song.
Their performance was a masterclass of unrelenting power, Dave's voice was note perfect
from every growl to every high ear blasting scream, both guitarists attacked the strings as
if their very life depended on it, tilmans bass pumped right through your chest and the
drums were set to pure overkill.
Nothing and i do mean nothing (Broken bass string and moving bass drum) could stop them as
song gathered pace with agression and melody.
Outstanding tracks were "Oppenheimer" and "Dark Directions".
We want more!!!!!!
SNAKEBITE
3 words come to mind here "Southern Trend Kill".These lads have nailed that Pantera vibe
and added their own twist.
Very impressive and full of energy with hell for leather vocals and punching guitarwork and playing songs from their impressive EP 'Never Grow'.
MOTORCITY DAREDEVILS
Playing an aftershow set their classic brought the evening down (I mean that in a good way)you just cannot beat this band for ac/dc influenced rock that appeals to everybody.Great to headbang to and after the evenings aural onslaught it was nice to hear something
less agressive.They also threw in an amazing cover of "Live Wire".
STU
STORM THE GATES
I.C.O.N
XENOCHORD
CHAOSANCT
SNAKEBITE
MOTORCITY DAREDEVILS
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