Starting the line up was a band named Killer Spiders. They are a new three piece hard rock band from somewhere in the local vicinity. As the first band to play they were able to set the standard for the evening, and they set the bar bloody high! It was a great performance. The frontman's vocals were fantastic and he expertly managed to multi-task in his role as vocalist and guitarist. The whole band were lively, enthusiastic and seemed happy to be there which is always good to see!
Iron Mass, a shock rock and metal band from Consett, put on an absolutely amazing show. Taking to the stage in masks, they really gave the audience something to look at. The opening bassline of their first song was enough to tell you the set would have you hooked. The three piece band worked seamlessly together and their performance was clearly in sync. The drummer gave 100% and you could tell, the songs were energetic and the pace was maintained throughout. The frontman's growling vocals worked excellently with the killer riffs from the bass and the guitar. Mid way through the gig the frontman faked suicide by cutting his throat on stage (with fake blood in case you're concerned), adding to the intriguing theatrical elements of the performance. The whole thing came together perfectly to be one hell of a gig!
Finally, the last band of the night, Velvoir, were unusual and amazing. I'm not sure that anyone knew what to expect when they took to the stage, but from the very start the singer stared us all down and gave it her all! The progressive and psychedelic feel to their hard rock was strangely calming - I could have stood and watched for hours. The bassist was excellent and you could really hear the impact the basslines had on the songs. The singer, wearing a blonde wig, full face of make-up and a fur coat, brought a really awesome vibe to the whole performance. She danced her ass off for nigh on the whole set, using the feather boa clad mic stand as a partner. With elements of Rocky Horror to bluesy funk... the important part was that they performed as if a million people were watching. Truly fantastic.
The other bands of the night all put on great performances, these were just my personal highlights. Well done to all involved! Including the fab sound guy, photographer and bar staff. You were all fantastic. :)
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