Brontide / Gunning For Tamar / Masks
The Lexington, London, UK
17/02/2012
The first band of the night are three piece instrumental band Masks. The band don't seem to be deterred by the fact the venue is still fairly empty and play an impressively loud and lively set. However, their experimental instrumental style is strikingly similar to that of headliners Brontide, and therefore we can't help but make comparisons between the two bands. Whilst Masks are obviously less well known, they certainly show promise, and we could definitely see them following in Brontide's footsteps.
Next up are Oxford indie band Gunning For Tamar, a last minute replacement for the originally billed supports Hymns. The band are impressively energetic despite claiming
to have 'rushed here from work', and thankfully the room has filled out by this point, giving the band a decent sized crowd to play to. Their loud, catchy indie rock impresses us at first, although by the end of the set we're left wondering if the band are somewhat of a one trick pony. Sadly Gunning For Tamar don't bring us anything as interesting or varied as either of the previous or following bands, but they can be praised for their enthusiasm, which certainly captivates the crowd.
Finally, the headliners Brontide take to the stage, opening with their recently released single 'Coloured Tongues'. The set that follows is perfectly executed, and a lesson in how post rock should be done. The band play through tracks from their stunning debut album Sans Souci, seamlessly moving from one track to the next, barely pausing to take a breath.
Here at HevyPetal we were absolutely taken aback by how the band manage to create such a powerful wall of sound whilst keeping everything completely flawless, and we reckon that Brontide definitely deserve far more recognition than they get for their talent. Sadly, this tour is the band's last before retreating to work on their second album, but we couldn't be more excited to see what they come up with next, and we can't wait until we get to experience another of their mind-blowing live performances.
Next up are Oxford indie band Gunning For Tamar, a last minute replacement for the originally billed supports Hymns. The band are impressively energetic despite claiming
to have 'rushed here from work', and thankfully the room has filled out by this point, giving the band a decent sized crowd to play to. Their loud, catchy indie rock impresses us at first, although by the end of the set we're left wondering if the band are somewhat of a one trick pony. Sadly Gunning For Tamar don't bring us anything as interesting or varied as either of the previous or following bands, but they can be praised for their enthusiasm, which certainly captivates the crowd.Finally, the headliners Brontide take to the stage, opening with their recently released single 'Coloured Tongues'. The set that follows is perfectly executed, and a lesson in how post rock should be done. The band play through tracks from their stunning debut album Sans Souci, seamlessly moving from one track to the next, barely pausing to take a breath.
Here at HevyPetal we were absolutely taken aback by how the band manage to create such a powerful wall of sound whilst keeping everything completely flawless, and we reckon that Brontide definitely deserve far more recognition than they get for their talent. Sadly, this tour is the band's last before retreating to work on their second album, but we couldn't be more excited to see what they come up with next, and we can't wait until we get to experience another of their mind-blowing live performances.
