Me, The Pretty Reckless and Evanescence 13/11/11

Despite not being particularly well known, Me were a surprisingly refreshing neo-rock band from Australia. Luke Ferris has an amazing vocal range, and every song sounded completely unique, ensuring that the audience stayed focussed on the music whilst having a good time. The catchy chorus of ‘Naked’ made it easy for the crowd to sing along as if they’d been fans since the beginning. The guitar solos were impressive, and as they incorporated styles from all different genres, it was nearly impossible not to like them. They’re definitely a band to watch out for!

Opening with one of the ultimate rock-chick anthems, ‘Since You’re Gone’, Taylor Momsen’s raspy voice filled the academy greeted by thousands of adoring fans. ‘Zombie’ was an instant crowd-pleaser and was perfect for showing her vocal abilities. The punk riffs and catchy lyrics contributed to an incredible performance; The Pretty Reckless wowed the crowd and proved that they were about the music, not just the fame.  Their cover of ‘Seven Nation Army’ was incredibly unique and matched Taylor’s voice perfectly. However, the best song of the night was definitely ‘Make Me Wanna Die’, which launched their journey to fame.

Opening with their latest single ‘What You Want’ seemed extremely fitting; “Hello, hello, remember me?” due to Evanescence’s disappearance from the music scene, however, their new album and amazing live performance proved they’re back for good! They played a mixture of old songs to appeal to all of the fans, including ‘Going Under’, ‘Lithium’ and ‘Call Me When You’re Sober’. Amy Lee’s voice was phenomenal and her skills on the piano were astounding. Playing ‘Bring Me To Life’ brought nostalgia to the crowd. ‘My Immortal’ was a perfect song to end the evening with, proving that although Evanescence are progressing musically, they will never forget their roots.