Well this is normally the time where I give a brief overview of the Support bands that played and try and get people to give them a listen, to receive a little publicity because I like to help the talent coming through. But that ain't going to happen because all I can say about the support bands is, they were what I call Shit!
Now I am fairly easy going when it comes to music I like to give a band a chance but, these two have no chance in hell. No pun intended since the main support act was called Hell. The first support band, was that bad I can't even remember their name. The whole set was just confusing! One moment I thought I was at a Mozart concert when the piano solos appeared and then thought I was at a thrash metal concert when the backing singer/guitarist started growling and throwing his head around like he was about to lose it. And don't get me started on the singer, poor girl just looked uncomfortable and out of place. But on a positive note the lead guitarist was really good in his solo's. However he needs to leave that band and find another band to join.
Next came Hell! And Literally the music was Hell! The whole set was The Bible meets The Adams family. Their really isn't much more I can say than that because if I do say more I will not stop.
As you can tell for the first hour and a half we all stood taking the Mick and cracking jokes. Yes, I know what you're all thinking, but no it isn't harsh because I know for a fact if you were having to endure what I was you would of been taking the piss too.
Ah finally I can move along to the main act.
SAXON!
Originally I was supposed to see Saxon when they were touring with Motorhead early last year but due to Lemmy's health problems the tour was postponed and Saxon and Motorhead did not join together for Motorhead's tour at the end of 2014, which I attended. But everything still worked out and I got to witness both great heavy metal bands.
Saxon started their set with Motorcycle Man and Sacrifice which was brilliant. The sound was clear and didn't half pack a punch! What I love about the small venue is how much the sound cranks up. In the corner of the room is a decibel metre and it goes from yellow, to green to red. And every now and then throughout the concert I would look over to the back wall and each time the colour would be in the red zone. In simple term it was fucking loud!
The crowd was also rather pumped up for the gig, cheering and chanting loudly as each song came to a finish and a new one would start up. It just shows not matter how old a band gets the fans are always loyal. Not like the music of today, fans are fickle.
Saxon made their way through the set list with ease, packing in the greatest hits which everyone wanted to hear:
- Power and the Glory
- I've Got to Rock
- Dallas 1 PM
- Never Surrender
- 747(Strangers in the Night)
- Heavy Metal Thunder
- Princess of the Night
Bringing the jam packed set list to a close the mighty Saxon created an encore which all fans could sing along too. Starting off with the ultimate classic Wheels of Steel. Once again the crowd was jumping and singing/ shouting rather loudly which was totally awesome. Next along came Strong Arm of the Law. Which was true Saxon Loud, gritty and powerful. To end the night with a bang Saxon finished us off with Denim and Leather, which I think only the crowed sung. I love it when the crowed sings bands songs, I don't know what it is but you just know a whole crowd singing a song is bound to bring the band back to the venue in the future. Even though I doubt Saxon will be making any more tour announcements any time in the future.
Well this was a rather short and bitter sweet blog post, but each band I say each gets a review as it is only fair all great bands get the same treatment wherever they are in their career. I know this one started off as a bit of a negative post but I hope the ending cheered you up ever so slightly.
Till next time ...
Lissy.C
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