Hey, it's RDW (B)logging at 20:28 on 18/11/12 I spent this afternoon jamming my conscience with a fender, a proco rat and a small ego to boot.
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MY REVIEW OF P.U.S. GIG DATED 26/10/12
THE BILL INCLUDES...
J.B.B.S//PELLETHEAD//CROMLECH//FENCE PANEL//DRUNK IN HELL
I arrived early around 19:00 hours with the better half, she was new to the whole thing, I assured her she was about to see the crème de la crème of the teesside underground music scene. I hoped they'd prove me right.
The gig was organised by D.I.Y. culprits Gregg and Zak who run P.U.S. (Pissed Up Scum) they bring some great underground music to the community, which otherwise might not happen so regularly. I have been involved in this scene previously with a former band, where I had met some of these people and made friends. And I can say that no matter how different each individual is they share a love for writing and playing music and are passionate about those two things.
Jimmy Bullet and the Baby Shakers (J.B.B.S) had gotten alot faster and alot heavier since I last seen them. It was the lead-guitar player Shaun Blowes 50th birthday aswell as Mr Morris's from Fencey P. The band were pretty seasoned for this reason and in the mood to tear things up. It was also the last gig involving their now ex-drummer as he was departing for personal reasons. Their performance was choc-full of gritty basslines, raw-spikey guitars and d-beat rhythms. Rory offered some humorous commentary and it was cool to see the band weren't sticking to their MC5 influenced rock n' roll rhythms but favouring d-beat influenced aggression.
Local legends Pellethead followed, no matter how many times I've seen this band live I'm still just as excited to see them play again Pellethead are a visual act aswell as a performance. Al, Richie and Shaun's different vocal styles and performances along with their late 70s-80s alternative rock/punk styled guitars backed by Gillham's more than accurate drumming Pellethead make a more than interesting act. They've been playing their comedy drunk punk for almost 20 years. Although each members influences are wide and ever-changing their styles compliment eachother so brilliantly. The set featured 'Food Giant' 'School of Health' 'It' and 'Social Creeper'. Their set was full of energy and were like ever a joy to watch. Cromlech were soon to follow...
The next band Cromlech were about to play, I looked over to see a wine licked James (lead vocalist/bass guitar) toying around with his delay pedal and microphone making sure those echoes reached ears in a matter of minutes. While Ben (lead guitar) and Gordon (drums) adjusted their instruments. The onlookers eagerly awaiting that first fuzz soaked chord to ring out, and so it did. Cromlech are a power-house of stoned rhythms like Sleep meets Electric Wizard, a Sabbath black hybrid of sheer intensity. Messier 31's slow spacious tones intertwine creating a huge wall of sound. Their sound involves a fuzz-heavy guitar, rupturing bass lines and exceptional drumming. With songs clocking in at almost 10 minutes, the dynamics with this band are both brooding and psychedelic. The band were incredibly loud and ferocious playing three songs one of which finally seen its debut. Their set was probably one of the best I'd seen of the band and certainly one of the loudest.
Now if four of your closest friends formed a band, I doubt they'd sound as good as Fence Panel. Four lads with a knack for the craic and a love for getting fucked up while doing it, and I know I've joined them. Aaron walked on stage in his Silent Bob get-up, pacing from one side of the stage to the next just before that riff blasted in like an amphetamine filled S.O.D. meets Negative Approach then Gordon rolls in for the kill. Dave's crunch-groove heavy riffs, Jonny's bass-breaks and Aaron's hilarious take on booze, cretins and sluts could entertain any hardcore/crossover addict. The set featured Fencey P favourites like 'Rape' 'Pornhub' 'Get Fucked' and 'Skanky Little Slut'. The band's dynamics of fast and slow work so well, always a crowd pleaser.
Drunk In Hell have been the wrecking ball to all things mundane since 2008. Anyone who is remotely apathetic or hateful of a modern day existance can relate to the fury within, the questions that are not answered, and never will be. Drunk In Hell are sure to leave the room devastated like the world we were welcomed into. This band's potential can't be charted their live intensity, abrasive feedback and infectious riffs can only be met with hopeful grins and moshing heads. As a band they wear their many noisey influences on their sleeves. Drunk In Hell take to the stage, the cacophony of feedback followed Bishop as he stumbled up glass in hand and then exit a demon from his open jaws. Kev, Mike and Stengers sonic colossal riffs, pitch heavy feedback and Gillham's powerhouse drumming fronted by Bishop's warcries made an immense performance. They played DIH fan favs like 'I'm Not Laughing' 'Gag' 'Chick Flick' and 'Hungry For Blood'. I was also surprised to hear new material being played. The band played in Birmingham at the legendary Supersonic Festival in June this year and the year previously. I am hoping I'll hear their long awaited vinyl release sometime in the near future.
All together I stumbled out from the venue with a smile on my face, made my way home with good company only to enjoy more music, more wine and more smokes.
The next band Cromlech were about to play, I looked over to see a wine licked James (lead vocalist/bass guitar) toying around with his delay pedal and microphone making sure those echoes reached ears in a matter of minutes. While Ben (lead guitar) and Gordon (drums) adjusted their instruments. The onlookers eagerly awaiting that first fuzz soaked chord to ring out, and so it did. Cromlech are a power-house of stoned rhythms like Sleep meets Electric Wizard, a Sabbath black hybrid of sheer intensity. Messier 31's slow spacious tones intertwine creating a huge wall of sound. Their sound involves a fuzz-heavy guitar, rupturing bass lines and exceptional drumming. With songs clocking in at almost 10 minutes, the dynamics with this band are both brooding and psychedelic. The band were incredibly loud and ferocious playing three songs one of which finally seen its debut. Their set was probably one of the best I'd seen of the band and certainly one of the loudest.
Now if four of your closest friends formed a band, I doubt they'd sound as good as Fence Panel. Four lads with a knack for the craic and a love for getting fucked up while doing it, and I know I've joined them. Aaron walked on stage in his Silent Bob get-up, pacing from one side of the stage to the next just before that riff blasted in like an amphetamine filled S.O.D. meets Negative Approach then Gordon rolls in for the kill. Dave's crunch-groove heavy riffs, Jonny's bass-breaks and Aaron's hilarious take on booze, cretins and sluts could entertain any hardcore/crossover addict. The set featured Fencey P favourites like 'Rape' 'Pornhub' 'Get Fucked' and 'Skanky Little Slut'. The band's dynamics of fast and slow work so well, always a crowd pleaser.
Drunk In Hell have been the wrecking ball to all things mundane since 2008. Anyone who is remotely apathetic or hateful of a modern day existance can relate to the fury within, the questions that are not answered, and never will be. Drunk In Hell are sure to leave the room devastated like the world we were welcomed into. This band's potential can't be charted their live intensity, abrasive feedback and infectious riffs can only be met with hopeful grins and moshing heads. As a band they wear their many noisey influences on their sleeves. Drunk In Hell take to the stage, the cacophony of feedback followed Bishop as he stumbled up glass in hand and then exit a demon from his open jaws. Kev, Mike and Stengers sonic colossal riffs, pitch heavy feedback and Gillham's powerhouse drumming fronted by Bishop's warcries made an immense performance. They played DIH fan favs like 'I'm Not Laughing' 'Gag' 'Chick Flick' and 'Hungry For Blood'. I was also surprised to hear new material being played. The band played in Birmingham at the legendary Supersonic Festival in June this year and the year previously. I am hoping I'll hear their long awaited vinyl release sometime in the near future.
All together I stumbled out from the venue with a smile on my face, made my way home with good company only to enjoy more music, more wine and more smokes.
