Punk rockers Miss Vincent (8/10) were the first
band to grace the Obsidian Stage, and it is safe to say that they managed to warm up the crowd well: “Takedown is a long day and you’re going to
be here until 11pm… It’s important to stretch and warm up for the amazing
bands, and that is our job!” The local four-piece managed to entertain
everyone with their fusion of harmonious vocals and bass-filled riffs, and they
even had more people joining the crowd as they played.
Progressive rock legends InMe (9/10) managed to
appeal to both young and old fans with the performance of their debut 2003
album ‘Overgrown Eden’. Despite being out for over fifteen years, the
Essex trio were able to mesmerise the crowd with their passionate and energetic
performance. Dave McPherson’s vocals were both harmonious and heavy, truly
reflecting the theme of InMe’s
performance style. They were also able to excite fans by announcing the release
of a new triple album in May. For their final song ‘Faster The Chase’ they invited
Mikey Chapman from Mallory Knox to
join them on stage, resulting in mass amounts of mosh pits and beach balls
flying everywhere.
Bristol-based goth punk band Ashestoangels (7.5/10) were
a sure-fire hit on the Obsidian Stage, appealing to fans of bands such as Fearless Vampire Killers and Black Veil Brides. Lead singer Crilly
was no stranger to getting involved with the crowd, constantly jumping into the
mosh pit and engaging with excitable fans.
Local metalcore five-piece Our Hollow, Our Home (9/10) drew
in a huge crowd for their set on the Uprawr Stage, proving exactly how many
fans their hard work and persistence has gained them. They definitely have the
stage presence of a much bigger band, as they were constantly able to encourage
fans to create mosh pits and circle pits. Despite having technical difficulties
at numerous points during their set, their professionalism and talent allowed
them to continue performing one of their best shows to date.
Metal loudmouths The Hell (8/10) managed to insult the
crowd numerous times during their set, but their fans seemed to love it. Their
offensive yet humorous act proved that metal music does not always need to be
serious. With lead singer Nail$ hurling insults left, right and centre, it is
safe to say that if you are easily offended then you should steer well-clear of
the bandana-wearing five-piece: “It is international women’s day tomorrow,
so I want every woman in here to kick a man in the face!” Playing songs
such as ‘Bangers And Mosh’, ‘Deal With It’ and ‘Everybody
Dies’ The Hell managed to
engage with a rowdy yet passionate crowd.
Forming from the ashes of electronic rock band My Passion, British rock trio Fort Hope (8/10) managed to impress Takedown-goers with their beautiful
lyrics and harmony-filled vocals. Sounding much heavier than they do on record,
Fort Hope rocked the crowd with
songs such as ‘Control’, ‘The Rapture’ and ‘Sick’.
Uprawr Stage headliners Heart Of A Coward (10/10) proved
exactly why they were so high up on the bill with their energetic and exciting
performance. The Milton Keynes based metal five-piece rocked the crowd with
their heavy riffs and fast-paced songs. Lead singer Jamie Graham’s vocals were
on top form, filling the arena with harsh screams and angry lyrics. Jamie also
proved that Heart Of A Coward were
all about the music and not violence as he stopped their set due to violent
people in the crowd and refused to continue until they had left. They also
performed a new song for the first time ever, ‘Hollow’, which sounded
even heavier than their previous material. Ending their set with fan favourites
‘Deadweight’
and ‘Around A Girl In 80 Days’, Heart Of A Coward were able to entertain fans from start to finish,
providing a fitting end to an incredible day of live music.
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