Our Hollow, Our Home, In Hearts Wake, Landscapes and The Amity Affliction at The Cellar Southampton 8/9/13

Southampton-based band Our Hollow, Our Home opened up the first night of this metalcore-filled tour in the United Kingdom. It’s rare that the first band on at a concert get a good reception, however, the local group managed to quickly engage the crowd with their catchy riffs and energetic stage presence. Formed in 2012 by some of the former members of Deadlines, Our Hollow, Our Home’s melodic songs make them both memorable and enjoyable to watch perform. Their most recent single ‘Rest Assured’ was well-received by the audience. Connor Hallisey’s screaming vocals sounded strong live, and mixed with Tobias Young’s harmonious backing vocals, they were able to create a sound that pleases fans all across the metalcore genre. Despite missing one of their members, guitarist Josh White, they were able to perform an unforgettable set and it’s obvious that they have got a strong Hampshire fan base. They seemed very grateful to be on the stage alongside the huge bands on the line-up and reminded the crowd to support their local scene, making them both humble and a great live band to watch.

Byron Bay in Australia seems like a hot-spot for impressive metal bands recently, as it is home to bands such as Parkway Drive and 50 Lions. Adding to the thriving metal scene there is In Hearts Wake, who formed in 2006. Opening their killer set with ‘The Unknown (Strength)’, their brutal metalcore sound made the crowd instantly descend into mosh pits and throwdown pits. Near the end of the set the spotlight and vocal duties descended onto bassist Kyle Erich for a beautifully slow rendition of ‘Inertia’, which prompted many fans to get their lighters up and sway their arms in the air. The blue stage lights added to the mellow atmosphere and despite it being very different from their usual heavy sound, it was very well-received by the audience and it proved that as musicians they are all very versatile and talented. Ending their seven song set with ‘Departure (Death)’, In Hearts Wake definitely gained many more fans during their impressive performance.

Modern hardcore punk band Landscapes kept the fast-paced vibe going with their rebellious and angst-filled songs. The Somerset-based band were full of energy and it reflected well onto the crowd. The drumming was particularly impressive and it worked extremely well with the bass-filled songs on their short but sweet set. The technical guitaring was another strong point for Landscapes, especially the catchy riffs which kept the crowd wanting more. The crowd was full of people hardcore dancing along to the rhythm of the songs and enjoying themselves listening to the original hardcore punk sound which filled the venue. The heavy vocals merged well with the strong breakdowns and the lyrics were both heart-felt and impressively performed.

Headlining band The Amity Affliction are one of the biggest Australian metalcore bands around at the moment, and their show tonight in Southampton definitely proved why. The crowd anticipation before the Brisbane-based quartet arrived on stage was almost overwhelming and they were definitely worth the wait. Opening their set with their latest single ‘Greens Avenue’, the crowd were instantly engrossed into The Amity Affliction’s stellar performance. Lead singer Joel Birch’s harsh vocals filled The Cellar perfectly. The contrast between his and bassist Ahren Stringer’s clean vocals created a perfect harmony that is only found in metalcore music.  ‘Anchors’ was definitely a crowd favourite and Ahren’s clean vocals were particularly strong during this song. During ‘I Hate Hartly’ a fan climbed on stage and screamed the vocals to the whole of the final verse, proving how much The Amity Affliction respect their fans (it also probably helped that he was really good at screaming). One of the strangest parts of the set was definitely the cover that The Amity Affliction chose to perform: ‘Born To Die’ by Lana Del Ray. Although it seems like an unlikely song for an Australian metal band to cover, surprisingly they were able to perform it with ease and it honestly sounded incredible. Joel screamed the verse and Ahren sang the chorus and it worked well; the crowd definitely loved it. Joel even joked that Lana Del Ray refuses to let them release it as a single. Members of the crowd got up on stage with the band, and unlike most concerts, the band loved it. They complimented how involved the audience were getting with the performance and Joel even let some very persistent fans scream and sing into the microphone during the songs. For their encore they chose to perform possibly one of their most popular songs, ‘Open Letter’. Almost every fan was singing along and when The Amity Affliction left the stage it was easy to see that everyone had an incredible evening. If I had to recommend that you only see one metalcore band this year, it should definitely be The Amity Affliction. 

Check out Our Hollow, Our Home here: https://www.facebook.com/ourhollowourhome/
Check out In Hearts Wake here: https://www.facebook.com/inheartswake/ Check out Landscapes here: https://www.facebook.com/LANDSCAPESUK 
Check out The Amity Affliction here: https://www.facebook.com/theamityafflictionofficial/ 

Dance Gavin Dance at Takedown Festival 11/5/13

Post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance are well renowned for their line-up changes, but they have definitely found a great new lead singer in the form of Tilian Pearson. The crowd hesitation before Dance Gavin Dance started their performance was immediately wiped away when Tilian started singing ‘Tree Village’; his voice sounded incredible and full of emotion. It takes a lot for a new lead singer to perform songs that they haven’t written, but Tillian was able to sing them in a unique yet familiar way. Their new song ‘The Robot With Human Hair Part 4’ gained a great crowd reaction, proving that there is a lot of excitement for their upcoming album release ‘Acceptance Speech’ later this year. Dance Gavin Dance gave one of the best performances at Takedown Festival and proved that they’re still here and stronger than ever.

Check out Dance Gavin Dance here: https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance

Tesseract at Takedown Festival 11/5/13

Progressive metal band Tesseract are renowned for putting on an incredible live show, and at Takedown Festival they did just that. Ashe O’Hara’s vocals are possibly some of the best in the progressive metal scene, giving chills to the crowd. His astounding voice merges well with the highly impressive technical guitar riffs found in all of Tesseract’s songs. Despite playing a short set which consisted of about four songs, Tesseract managed to get the crowd going and performed an unforgettable set.

Check out Tesseract here: https://www.facebook.com/tesseractband

We Are Fiction at Takedown Festival 11/5/13

Peterborough rock band We Are Fiction were the second band on the Big Deal Clothing Stage at Takedown Festival, and they definitely set the atmosphere of the day right. Phil Barker’s vocals are amazing and merge well with the harmonic backing vocals of Marc Kucharski. We Are Fiction’s songs are the perfect mix of mellow rock and harsh screaming vocals, making them a band accessible to rock fans across the spectrum. ‘Sail On’ was especially well received by the crowd and it was a great ending to an incredibly strong and impressive performance. With their songs appearing on Scuzz and Kerrang, We Are Fiction are growing in fans rapidly, and if you haven’t checked them out yet then you’re missing out!

Check out We Are Fiction here: https://www.facebook.com/wearefiction

Empress, Crossfaith and Bring Me The Horizon at Portsmouth Pyramids 4/5/13

Progressive rock band Empress were the first band to grace the stage in Portsmouth, and despite being relatively unheard of, they performed a strong set which left the crowd wanting more. The progressive rock vibe presented in their music differed greatly from Bring Me The Horizon’s iconic sound, but Ollie Loring’s screaming and singing vocals sounded impressive and filled the venue well. The guitar riffs were especially impressive, making it no wonder that they’re going from strength to strength supporting many rock and metal bands this year.

Crossfaith are renowned for being an eccentric electronica band from Japan, and their live show definitely further enhances this image. The energy emerging from Crossfaith is almost contagious, and whether you’re a fan or not, there’s no denying that they put on a great live show. Their latest party hit ‘Jagerbomb’ sounded great live, and their cover of ‘Omen’ by The Prodigy got the crowd moving well. If you want to see a band with the crazy attitude of Dir En Grey, but with more technical music, then Crossfaith are the band for you.

Love them or hate them, Bring Me The Horizon are one of the biggest rock/metal bands around at the moment. Their album ‘Sempiternal’ showed their progression in both lyric-wise and in a musical direction, so there’s no surprise that there were huge expectations for their live show. Bring Me The Horizon further proved their progression in their live show, with Oli Sykes’ vocals sounding even better than on recording. Playing both old and new songs, Bring Me The Horizon proved the doubters wrong and played one of the best shows of the year. Highlights of their set included ‘Chelsea Smile’, ‘And The Snakes Start To Sing’ and ‘Blessed With A Curse’. Ending their incredible performance with ‘Sleepwalking’, Oli and co. proved that Bring Me The Horizon are a band who will continue to get better and better as their career continues.

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Bring Me The Horizon 'Sempiternal' Album Review

Whether you love them or hate them, it’s no secret that Bring Me The Horizon are back. After ditching rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen and gaining keyboardist Jordan Fish, the Sheffield metalcore group have finally released a follow up album to 2010’s ‘There Is a Hell, Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven, Let’s Keep It a Secret’. ‘Sempiternal’ has stormed charts all over the world, reaching number one in both Australia and the UK.

Opening track ‘Can You Feel My Heart?’ instantly demonstrates Bring Me The Horizon’s change in musical direction due to the strong synth sounds and hard-hitting vocals, compared to the fast-paced guitar riffs and weak screaming vocals on their previous three albums. Oliver Sykes’ lyrics have progressed and reflect his personal issues, expressed well in the lyric “I can’t drown my demons, they know how to swim.”

The most impressive song on the album is ‘Sleepwalking’, as it manages to incorporate keyboards and screaming vocals in a way that most bands could only dream of.

‘Shadow Moses’ was the first single to be released from ‘Sempiternal’, and with its catchy chorus and heavy breakdowns, it’s no wonder that it’s many fan’s favourite song. ‘As The Snakes Start To Sing’ is the slowest song on the album, but the interesting mix of synth sounds and technical guitar riffs make it anything but boring.

‘Anti-Vist’ is strong proof that Bring Me The Horizon still know how to make angst-filled, fast-paced anthems and would sound incredible played live. ‘Empire (Let Them Sing)’ features an impressive breakdown and Oliver Sykes’ vocals are both unique and adaptable.

‘Hospital For Souls’ is a great closing song and as a listener you almost feel a sense of catharsis after hearing the whole of ‘Sempiternal’; it feels like Oliver Sykes and co have managed to rid you of your anger in less than 42 minutes. ‘Sempiternal’ is an album which has turned many people who hated Bring Me The Horizon into fans, which is a huge feat for any band. If you’re only going to listen to one album by Bring Me The Horizon, then this should be it.  

Honningbarna ‘Verden En Enkel’ Album Review

Honningbarna are a Norwegian band whose musical style has been likened to bands such as The Bronx, The Hives and Fucked Up. ‘Verden En Enkel’ is their latest album which has been produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt, who has worked with Refused and The Hives.

The first track, titled ‘Dodtid’ has a strong guitar riff and is full of energy right from the beginning. ‘Ikke La Deg Rive Med’ is a short but fast-paced song, further emphasising the passion and energy emerging from Honningbarna. ‘Velkommen Tilbake’ features very impressive guitaring and strong shouting vocals. The fourth track, ‘Tynn Is’ has a slower pace than the previous track, but still includes the energy which arises from Edvard Valberg’s vocals. ‘Fritt Ord Fritt Fram’ features fast-paced vocals and a catchy guitar riff, making it one of the tracks that stand out the most on ‘Verden En Enkel’. The technical guitaring and strong bass line in ‘God Jul Jesus’ proves that the members of Honningbarna are all very skilled and talented musicians. ‘Fuck Kunst (Dans Dans)’ is Honningbarna’s latest single and it’s easy to hear why it is so popular: the guitar solo is incredible and the lyrics are very catchy. The opening guitar-playing in ‘Offerdans’ is amazing, which continues throughout both the song and the whole album. ‘Ned’ is a song which you could easily imagine Honningbarna playing live due to the great guitaring and the energy which comes from Edvard’s vocals. The opening bass line in ‘Si Nei’ is very strong and the breakdown near the end of the song is very impressive. ‘Verden Er Enkel’ is another passionate song where the vocals really stand out on the track, alongside yet another impressive guitar solo. The final track on the album is ‘Gi Oss Kick’, which is a strong closing track as it is still full of energy and fast-paced vocals.

To say that Honningbarna are unique would be a huge understatement, but if you’re into Norwegian music which is full of energy and passion, then they are definitely a band that you need to listen to.

‘Verden En Enkel’ is out 6^th of May via G Records/EMI Norway.

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Tarantulah ‘Kedamaian Jalan Hitam’ EP Review

Tarantulah are a four-piece metal band from Malaysia. ‘Kedamaian Jalan Hitam’, which translates to ‘Peace Way Black’ in English, is their first four track raw demo. ‘Viva La Peace’ is the first track on the EP, which has a very distorted sound to it and features heavy shouting vocals. ‘Pukul Mereka Dalam Diam’ opens with the sound of sirens and progresses into brutal thrash riffs and grunting vocals from lead singer Man Rabaxx. The third track is also very distorted, adding to the raw vibe of the EP. The final track ‘Durjana Si Dajjal’ features more thrash guitar riffs and harsh vocals. All in all, ‘Kedamaian Jalan Hitam’ proves that metal can be found in countries all over the world and it doesn’t always need to be edited and mastered.

Check out Tarantulah here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tarantulah-MALAYSIA/

Apollo Gets The Girl ‘Kitten’ Single Review

Apollo Gets The Girl are a three-piece synth band from Glasgow. ‘Kitten’ is their latest single, which is a song full of psychedelic synth beats and strong male vocals. It is almost impossible to listen to ‘Kitten’ just once, due to how different it is and how hard it is to categorize it. None the less, it is very catchy and upbeat. The track is very unique and it will be unlike anything you have ever heard before, so if you enjoy listening to something a bit different then I’d highly recommend Apollo Gets The Girl!

Check out ‘Kitten’ here: https://soundcloud.com/apollogetsthegirl/kitten
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Beatastic ‘GL1TCH3S’ Album Review

Following on from the release of his album ‘This Lazer Life’ last year, electronica performer Beatastic is back, this time with his latest album ‘GL1TCH3S’. Opening with ‘Glitchy’, a fusion of indie rock and electronica, the album is off to a great start. ‘LCTR’ is a track which demonstrates how unique Beatastic’s music is due to the wide range of different sounds and instruments used. ‘Give Up’ features Ayla and the song has more of a mellow vibe to it. It is a very relaxing song to listen to compared to some of Beatastic’s earlier work, which is a lot more fast-paced and electronic. Next on the album is the slow but deep song and the acoustic guitar works well with his rich vocals. ‘Together/Forever’ has a post-rock feel to it and the repetitive lyrics make it one of the most catchy songs on the album. Further demonstrating his musical progression is the track ’26 Years’, which is another mellow song but this time fused with a rock music vibe. ‘Addiction’ is a great example of a song which uses influences from both electronica and rock music and the beat is very strong. The use of piano in ‘How Fast the Fog Comes In’ is beautiful and it’s a very slow and heartfelt song. ‘Every Monday is Fine’ has a repetitive chorus, making it memorable and catchy. Opening with acoustic guitar, ‘If You Want To Be Mine’ is a short but pleasant song which features Brook Gulliver. ‘Let’s Make Today About Today’ is a very unique song which features many different instruments and Global Graffiti. ‘Bedtime’ features an interesting guitar riff and mellow vocals. ‘High Tide’ is another mellow song which includes vocals from Jenny Thompson. The last song on the album is ‘Comets and Nebulas’, which last over eight minutes and concludes the album well due to the constant change of pace in the song.

‘GL1TCH3S’ is out on April 30^th.

Check out Beatastic here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/BEATASTIC/

Collapse ‘Arms and the Covenant’ Album Review

Collapse are a metal band from London who formed in 2009. Their latest album, ‘Arms and the Covenant’ is a hard-hitting record full of heavy riffs and impressive harsh vocals. The title track opens with a great guitar riff and it’s apparent from the start that Collapse are bringing something fresh to the metal scene. Duncan Wilkinson’s vocals are very strong in ‘The Cursed’ and merge well with the fast-paced guitaring. ‘The Death Of Man’ is a brutal and striking song, full of tight drum beats and harsh growls. Opening with technical guitaring, ‘Acolyte’ features well-written lyrics and a very impressive guitar solo near the end of the track. ‘Bloodlet’ is one of the songs that stood out the most on the album due to it being of a slightly slower pace yet still as brutal as the fast-paced songs. ‘Follow’ is a haunted-sounding song with more of a melodic metal vibe and horror-filled lyrics. ‘Of Iron’ is one of the strongest songs on ‘Arms and the Covenant’ as Duncan’s vocals are brutal and the guitar shredding sounds amazing. ‘Attrition’ is another fast-paced and fierce song, proving that Collapse are definitely strong contenders in the British metal scene. Ending their impressive album with a cover of ‘Heartwork’ by Carcass, Collapse’s latest album is both enjoyable to listen to and full of great metal songs.

‘Arms and the Covenant’ is due for release on April 1^st via Transcend Music.

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Here Is Your Temple ‘So High’ Single Review

Here Is Your Temple are an alt-pop band from Sweden. Their latest single ‘So High’ has an almost ambient/synth pop vibe to it, with electronic beats and mellow vocals. The pulsing bass line further enforces the fusion of pop, dance and electric music, making them unlike any band that you have heard before. The chorus is catchy and lead singer Emily McWilliam’s vocals are both unique and easy to listen to. Here Is Your Temple are a must-listen for fans of bands such as Empire Of The Sun and Depeche Mode. 

Check out the single here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lHK_fPJVhY&feature=youtu.be
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Devil Sold His Soul, The Defiled, Gojira and Ghost at O2 Academy Bournemouth 22/3/13

Post-hardcore band Devil Sold His Soul opened the show, and with their energetic stage performance they definitely set the tone for the rest of the night. The harsh vocals from lead singer Ed Gibbs were outstanding and blended well with the harmonic guitar riffs. Devil Sold His Soul bring a fresh take to post-hardcore music and they received a great crowd reception in Bournemouth.

After recently getting signed to Nuclear Blast Records and having finished recording their album new ‘Daggers’, the past couple of months have been great for metal band The Defiled. Their performance proved exactly why they were chosen for the third time to play on the Jagermeister tour: their energy on stage is contagious and it’s almost impossible to stand still whilst watching them perform. ‘Call To Arms’ was definitely a crowd favourite and it will be interesting to see what musical direction they take when their new album is released later this year.

French metal band Gojira are well-known for being an incredible live band, and tonight in Bournemouth was no exception. Opening with ‘Explosia’ from their latest album ‘L’Enfant Sauvage’, Gojira definitely rocked the O2 Academy. The crowd reception was incredible, there were mosh pits and headbangers everywhere. The heavy riffs and harsh vocals from lead singer Joe Duplantier were amazing, especially in the metal anthem ‘The Heaviest Matter Of The Universe’. Gojira are definitely one of the best live bands in the metal scene at the moment and I’d highly recommend that you see them at least once!

Swedish heavy metal band Ghost have always been somewhat of a mystery to many, mainly due to five of the band members wearing hooded robes, whilst lead singer Papa Emeritus wears a cardinal outfit. Despite their identities being a secret, Papa Emeritus managed to interact with the crowd perfectly, instructing them when to sing and clap, whilst the crowd obeyed him as if he was the real pope. With a backdrop of a church, lots of smoke and incense being burnt, it almost felt as if you were in a real church, apart from the metal music and hundreds of metal fans. They played classic songs, such as ‘Satan Prayer’ and ‘Ritual’, as well as their impressive new song ‘Year Zero’.  All in all, it was an incredible night of metal music for only £5! 

Check out Devil Sold His Soul here: http://www.facebook.com/devilsoldhissoul
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Interview with The AvD from The Defiled 22/3/13

The AvD plays the keyboard and sings backing vocals in The Defiled. I caught up with him on the day of the Bournemouth show of the Jagermeister tour.

Julia: How would you describe your musical style to someone who hasn’t heard it before?
The AvD: Our musical style to someone who hasn’t heard it before? Like a rusty trombone on a sunny day! They’ve described us as ‘industrial metal’ a lot, whatever you want to call us. We’ve written acoustic tracks, we’ve written metal tracks, we’ve written a track that may surprise some people on the new album, so whatever really. That’s up to you guys to pigeon-hole us.

Julia: Who would you say are your major influences?
The AvD: I don’t know, everything really. Growing up, I think anything you do in life is just an amalgamation of whatever you’ve experienced really, so I guess we just get into the studio and whatever comes out comes out. Yeah, I can’t really pin-point one person that changed my life. I’d say maybe when I was younger Nine Inch Nails influenced me a lot into what I studied, but yeah, I wouldn’t say that it’s a major influence on what I write.

Julia: How has the tour been going so far?
The AvD: It has been going really well. It’s a privilege and an honour to be invited for the third year in row to the Jager tour, they treat us really well on this and to play with Gojira and Ghost is amazing. We’re really big fans of those bands so it’s really good.

Julia: How does it feel to sign with Nuclear Blast?
The AvD: Nuclear Blast, ah man! It feels like a payoff for many years of work. To be honest we’ve wanted to work with Monty and Mark, who are the new, I guess, head A&R guys over there now. We’ve been talking to Monty since he was working at Roadrunner Records and when they closed down we were like ‘Oh right, so I guess that’s over now.’ But he was like ‘No, come to Nuclear Blast!’ So we did. It feels really good to finally get a record deal and get recognised. The reckoning is coming! It will be good!

Julia: How is the new album going?

The AvD: Yeah, it is recorded; we recorded it in Florida with Jason Suecof. We recorded fifteen tracks and I think we’re going to release eleven. It is going to be called ‘Daggers’ and it’s sounding pretty brutal, I think. I don’t know, I hope you guys like it, basically!

Julia: How does it feel to be playing in Bournemouth tonight?
The AvD: Bournemouth! Man, we used to play Bournemouth in… What was it called? I can’t remember. ‘The Gander’? We used to play really little clubs over here and now we’re playing the O2 Academy, so it feels really good. Showing people we’ve moved on, really.

Julia: What’s your favourite thing about touring?
The AvD: My favourite thing about touring is seeing parts of the world I’ve never seen before. Touring just makes you a better person, I think, because you’ve got to respect people in a certain way that you don’t need to generally in life. You live in a really close proximity to people and everyone has their little weird things and it makes you just learn to leave people alone and give people down time. I think it makes you a better person, that’s the best thing about touring.

Julia: What would you say is your favourite song that you’ve written?
The AvD: That I’ve written? I don’t know, I like all of them, that’s why I wrote them! I’d say the one that means a lot to me is ‘Five Minutes’ on the new album ‘Daggers’ because it’s about a family member that died, so that means a lot to me. I wouldn’t say it’s my favourite, but you know.

Julia: Do you have much else planned for 2013?
The AvD: Yeah, a lot planned for 2013! Basically once we release this record this summer it’s go, go, go! It’s going to get a worldwide release and we’re going to be touring globally. We’re going to be playing festivals, we’re going to be releasing our reworks album, we’re probably going to release a covers EP as well. I don’t know if we’re going to do it as a deluxe edition of ‘Daggers’ or whatever, but we’ll see.

Listen to the interview here: https://soundcloud.com/juliaconopo/interview-with-the-avd-from
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Seven Deadly, For The Imperium, Left Unscarred and Breed 77 at The Cellar in Southampton 14/3/13

The first band on stage to kick off an evening of metal was Seven Deadly, a melodic/thrash metal band from the UK. Their songs were packed full of strong riffs and fast drum beats, alongside impressive clean and harsh vocals from lead singer Archie Wilson. Closing their set with ‘From This Darkness’, an exciting song which is fast-paced and features an impressive guitar solo, Seven Deadly definitely gained themselves many new fans from their short but sweet set.

Finish metal band For The Imperium’s energy filled the room the second they got on stage and they were certainly anything but boring live. Every song that they played sounded unique and lead singer Hakim Hietikko’s harsh vocals were both brutal and powerful. For The Imperium managed to run around on stage whilst still playing incredibly well, making them a great band to watch live.

Five-piece metalcore band Left Unscarred stood out well due to their ability to interact with the crowd well and very heavy breakdowns.  Lead singer Duane Oakes’ harsh vocals blended well with bassist Spike’s clean vocals, adding a melodic vibe to their metalcore sound. 

Breed 77 stole the show with their unique fusion of metal and flamenco music. They had a great crowd reception, with most of the audience singing along to every song. Playing songs from their brand new album ‘The Evil Inside’, such as ‘Broken Pieces’, which features strong riffs and well-written lyrics, and old classics such as ‘The River’, they managed to please both old and new fans. Their cover of Alice Cooper’s ‘Poison’ was amazing and definitely a crowd-pleaser. Paul Isola’s vocals are incredible and captivated the crowd well. If you’re looking for an outstanding and unique metal band, Breed 77 are definitely the band for you. 

Check out Seven Deadly here: http://www.facebook.com/sevendeadly1
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Photography by Rob Campion: http://www.facebook.com/RobCampionPhotography