When did AC/DC release a new album?
Granted their music does sound similar, but Airbourne expand on their musical range they don't just stick to the traditional blues notes like AC/DC.
I first saw them supporting Iron Maiden in 2012 and the only word I can use to describe this band is 'ELECTRIC'.
Joel O'Keeffe front lines the band, running around the stage climbing up on the set and keeping the energy high throughout.
Back to the night in question, the bands introduction music was a loud siren with a airplane engine booming in the back ground. The vibrations flooded through the room, causing the floor to feel like it was moving I honestly thought we were all going to end up going through the floor before this gig even started!
When the curtain dropped and the opening guitar riff to 'Ready To Rock' came through the Marshall amps I instantly new we were in for one hell of a show!. The crowd began jumping and going wild, beer went flying through the air it was a proper Rock gig!
What I specifically love in Airbourne songs are the break downs in the centre, leaving Joel to work his White Explorer and interact with the crowd. During the gig he ended up leaving the stage and making his way up onto the Venues Balcony where he drew out a long solo which was incredible!
But credit where credit is due, I can't forget the other band members Joel's brother Ryan O'Keeffe, David Rhodes and Justin Street they each played their own individual parts head banging through all of the songs and keeping the energy high.
Finally I am eager to say I am going to see Airbourne again! Tomorrow! As they are touring with Black Stone Cherry, so I am ecstatic to say the least. So this is a band I highly recommend for any of you reading to go and see!
2014!
What a year for live shows! Kicking off the year to see the support band of Airbourne, The Treatment at the Slade Rooms in Wolverhampton (Love this venue!).
From watching them live a couple of months prior I have very few bad words to say about the group. I am happy to say they are a new British Rock 'N' Roll band, as there are few now taking on the baton so to say from the past bands such as Guns N Roses, White Snake, Bon Jovi, Metallica.
I must say I am a very traditional Hard rock, Heavy Metal girl, I can't stand the new 'So called rock and metal bands' who scream down the microphone like a five year old having a temper tantrum. I can't deal with it, it makes me cringe! You probably know who I'm talking about.
But it is safe to say The Treatment are highly approved!
The vocalist is a fantastic lead, his voice is perfect for the sound the band are going for. He commanded the stage moving around interacting with the crowd. The bassist 'Swoggle' was the most energetic within the group constantly moving around the stage and even climbing up on top of the amp stack! I thought he and the amps where going to fall on me as I was stood next to them! The lead guitarist wasn't as energetic as the others and didn't interact with the crowd much however his guitar work makes you forget all about that.
Finishing off the group as a whole sell themselves extremely well. Their hard rock vibe comes across from the opening track of their set resulting in a great up beat show. They will be one to look out for in the near future.
New album 'Running With The Dogs'
Right who is next?
'DIRTY DC'
Dirty DC are a Tribute band to of course AC/DC! Back in March I went to the rock club The Robin 2 in Wolverhampton. Thank fully they had decided to relay new carpet so I wasn't stood all night riding the invisible bicycle!
People have their own views on tribute bands, Some like them some don't. I however do, but only when they're done right. And I would say for sure Dirty DC did their idols justice. As I have been unfortunate to see AC/DC as of yet Dirty DC allowed me to actually hear some of my all time favourite tracks played live instead of through my stereo.
Out of ten I would give them a strong 9. They performed all the greatest tracks such as: High Way To Hell', 'Back In Black', 'Whole Lotta Rosie', 'The Jack' and 'Shoot To Thrill'. 'Brian Johnson' hit all the notes perfectly sounding as if he had just come out of recording the 'Back In Black Album'. And Angus drew out his guitar solos until there wasn't a note left he hadn't used.
The major highlight of the night had to be the last song, finishing off with 'For Those About To Rock'. Still dancing around after midnight, slightly drunk just topped off a fantastic night. I never wanted the show to end. I could of happily carried on watching them till the sun rose.
That's all for this part, thank you for reading!
Lissy.C
No comments:
Post a Comment