Gigs

Jesus wept. Now I need to fix this one.

Pulp are back at the Isle of Wight Festival next year. Can't wait, saw them 10 years or so ago and they were magnificent. Shame it's Robbie Williams closing but otherwise a pretty decent line up.

It is surprising given they are locals. Acts are added all the time but given their status, I am sure they would have been announced as a headliner. Guess we'll see.

Saw Pretty Reckless on Wednesday. Was a bit trepidatious and unsure that a Disney child star, gossip girl actress and model could front a rock band but they were fucking brilliant.

Taylor oozes charisma, has a great voice and puts on a great show. Enjoyed much more than Nightwish and Within Temptation actually, probably as her vocals were so clear. (Also very clearly live, no lip syncing here.)

I would highly rate them if you get a chance. Their last album is a banger as well.

Seeing Zeal and Ardor tonight.

Turned up at just past 7 as doors were supposed to be at 7, now I'm in a queue.

Should have stayed at the pub for another pint

Zeal and Ardor was good.

The two backing singers have been stricken down with illness apparently so that was all on playback, but didn't diminish the show.

I actually moshed, which is something no self respecting near 40 year old should do... But then I have no self respect so...!

I'm going to be knackered tomorrow though.

At the other end of heavy metal performance these videos of the Metaverse Ozzfest look fucking shite

www.metalsucks.net/2022/11/15/someone-should-have-pulled-the-plug-on-the-metaverse-ozzfest/

Not that anyway cares but I saw black pink at the O2 the other day and they were amazing. . Such a great show and as far as performance goes they did a better job than many other artists I've seen.

I'm off to that there London to see Sigh and Anaal Nathrakh at The Scala on Wednesday.

Actually feeling strange. I think this is excitement and anticipation; a rare feeling for me.

Does the FG hive mind knows anywhere nearby where a middle-aged guy, probably wearing a ridiculous battlejacket, can go for a pre-drink by himself without feeling too out of place?

Or just decent Kings Cross pubs in general?

Thanks Danno, I'll have a look for it 👍

Just in from Sigh and Anaal Nathrakh.

Fucking awesome.

Sigh sounded incredible. They appeared as a three piece, and I'll admit I was slightly dissapointed that Dr. Mikannibal wasn't in the line up, but Mirai (on bass) was just fucking great. So tight. Their set ran from prog and doom, to black metal, to almost power metal. with 30 years of a diverse back catalogue to pick from it covered ever phase.

Then Anaal Nathrakh.

Fuck that was good. It was weirdly emotional. Dave was visibly grateful for the turnout. It's the first time he's played live in 3.5 years and he thanked the crowd after nearly every song.

But fucking hell, they sounded great. I've seen then live a few times and that might be the best they've sounded. Very tight. Considering they're known for noisy black metal/grindcore, they curated a set list that was full of hooks. Tracks ranged from their early days - Submission is for the Weak, through to classics like Between Shit and Piss We Are Born, newer stuff like Forward too. Bellum Omnium Contra Omnes was an unexpected treat. In the Constellation of the Black Widow. A Pig With Cocks In It's Eyes.

Fucking hell, Endarkenment was cathartic. Still the song that best reflects the last few years in my opinion

And Dave's vocals were incredible. I mean he's known for a range of noises, from shrieking to growls to semi-operatic cleans, but I've not heard him do it so well live before. Even his Rob Halford falsetto got an airing on A Pig With Cocks In It's Eyes and it sounded fucking great. More than once I was awestruck at his vocals.

I really hope this live version does a few more gigs, because it was amazing.

drhickman1983 Get tickets to one of Cameron's dinner speech dealios

The band would approve, judging by the singer's t-shirt here