Review by Brandon Blythe
The streets leading into Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds were flooded with excited fans eagerly waiting for the gates to open to this years Soundwave festival. As far as the eye can see were show goers of all age’s shapes and sizes proudly wearing their favourite band moniker or dressed in attention seeking costumes. The gates open, the crowd spills in and the day begins.
Our first stop was Amon Amarth who had been slated the very early 11am spot on Stage 4. The early start didn’t stop a league of loyal fans from packing the stage to see the Swedish melodic death metal band blasting out their best… Viking ship and all.
“Mon the Biff” – On Stage 1, Biffy Clyro gave everything they had and more! The shirtless, tattooed Scots rocking out a frantic set of favourites, fuelling the audience and setting a standard for the day ahead. Frontman Simon Neil captivatingly plays and sings and connects with the crowd. Ending on a high “We are Biffy f**king Clyro!“.
Continue reading Live Review | Soundwave Festival 2014 – Brisbane
It begins… The first Soundwave Sidewave shows hit Sydney’s venues in earnest, with Maryland, USA nitro-charged rockers Clutch getting into the swing of things early at Sydney’s Metro Theatre. Supported by Melbourne four-piece Don Fernando, it’s the first time the rock royalty have visited our shores since 2010 and as vocalist/preacher Neil Fallon and his beard proclaim, “Let’s make up for lost time!”
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After being catapulted into the spotlight following an invitation to tour with Metallica in 2009, their fifth album has done nothing to stop the band’s ever-growing domination of the genre. VOLBEAT has been touring worldwide, taking inspiration from death, the dark arts and other terrifying and controversial experiences, and is finally bring its highly acclaimed live show to Aussie fans. Join the creators behind Denmark’s #1 rock album on a journey through mysterious and sinister territories on Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies. Rich stories laden with fictional characters such as outlaws and erotic dancers interweave between the tracks of VOLBEAT’S latest offering, all the while encompassing their signature rebellious spirit of metal, rockabilly and country and western.
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