Support: Fathoms,
Silent Screams
Brighton-based five-piece Fathoms (8/10) were the
first band to grace the stage, instantly turning The Talking Heads into a sweat-filled
mosh pit. The self-proclaimed
‘hategroove’ band wowed the crowd with their heavy riffs and angst-filled
breakdowns, which were amplified by lead singer Max Campbell’s harsh vocals. Playing
old songs such as ‘Old Bones’ and new songs such as ‘Truant’, fans both new
and old were able to hear their favourites.
“Southampton I want to see the biggest circle pit you’ve got!” Melodic
metal Midlanders Silent Screams (7.5/10) tried to engage the crowd
from the second they bounced onto the stage and it’s safe to say that it
worked. Their pure energy and enthusiasm allowed them to prove exactly how
hardworking they are, and they definitely gained a few more fans tonight. Lead
singer Joel Heywood had no qualms about getting into the crowd, and he managed
to sing perfectly whilst manoeuvring through hundreds of sweaty gig-goers.
“There are no rules at an Attila concert, let’s go fucking crazy!”
Party metal rockers Attila (8/10) often get a criticised online
and in reviews, but there is no denying that they know exactly how to work a
crowd. Their laid-back stage persona and outrageous lyrics allowed fans to
bounce around like they were at a rave rather than a metal gig. Despite being a
‘party’ band, Fronz was able to scream and rap with incredible precision,
proving that Attila are actually
extremely talented musicians. Fronz and guitarist Chris had funny stage banter,
which definitely amused the crowd. With drug, sex and party references, it is
safe to say that Attila would not be
a band that you would take your mother to see, however, if you are a metal fan
that does not take themselves too seriously, then you would definitely have a
lot of fun watching Attila strut
their stuff on stage.
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