11 Mar 2010 | no comments »
From the outset we were convinced this night was cursed (maybe some voodoo at work here), original line was OXP+Don’t Tread on Spiders + Fire Season. Firstly – Fire Season pulled out so we added Redwing to the bill, next – Don’t tread on Spiders pulled out and we added Naughty Thoughts to the bill, lastly – Redwing pulled out last minute and final line up was OXP & Naughty Thoughts, glad that was all sorted out, phew!!
On first were Naughty Thoughts, a 3 piece band of local lads, these guys are proof of seeing is believing. They play with no effort, graceful playing, jamming in between songs and blasting out some fantastic original songs like a breath of fresh air. The style is funky, grungy, rock with amazing guitar solos, these guys are super talented and as a band play very well together indeed, very tight knit songs well constructed. Entertaining everyone with songs “Running on Empty” and their rendition of “Voodoo Chile”, you must catch these guys live, we will be having these guys back soon, in the meantime click here to check out their myspace.
OXP- all the way from France, took to the stage, these guys just throw you back to Hendrix days, jamming during tune up, jamming in between songs the music never stopped flowing from start to end. Playing songs with crazy guitar solos from frontman Lance just reminds us of big live rock bands from the 70’s, amazing. Thanks to Naughty Thoughts for loaning their guitar and bass to the band after some technical issues (broken bass and broken strings). We could have listened and watched this band perform all night, they also performed our new favourite song “Save those flames”, this is one band to watch and also see live . Check out their myspace here.
Thanks to everyone for coming and to the bands for performing, also a big thanks to Kaiya Collins for the photography and Danica and Kaiya for helping out on the evening, cheers.
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21 Feb 2010 | no comments »
Well done to the Pus boys Rob and John for another night (19th Feb) of Pus fueled Mentalness.
What started as an unorganised chaos with Recluse having to pull out due to illness, came together and turned into an awesome evening. Pus kicked off the evening in inspiring form with the aid of their latest addition – frontman Bvrserk. With their guitar strings so down-tuned that they were practically hanging off (we’re sure that they have invented a new key- we’ll call it the key of durge!) and with Bvrserks anguished, guttural vocals these guys have really brought something new to The Green Rooms. Both fearless and cutting edge- they left a lot of people stunned and speechless. Good on them for having the conviction to get up there, do what they love and know that they are good at it! Take a look at Harvey Milk to get an idea of where these guys are coming from. Check out this link for Pus!
Next up were the awesome Kill it with Fire, even though this was their first gig, this is a group who play together like a band that has been gigging for years. Catchy metally, punk-rock that immediately got the crowd dancing, these guys are really good – so good in fact that the crowds practically brayed for more! It looked like the crowd was not going to be content until they got their encore – and were only silenced by Eoghans promises of an amazing dub-step DJ set. They have just got themselves a new facebook site here- so check it out and become a fan!
As promised, Eoghan stepped in for the absent Recluse and wowed the crowd with a Dub-step DJ set. Not entirely sure if most of us knew what to expect – but it was amazing and enjoyed by all. Considering he has only been doing it a couple of months, his mixes were spot on. It got the crowd dancing (nice robotics Bvrserk, and some fresh moves from Rob and Jon!) and finished the night off perfectly!
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18 Feb 2010 | no comments »
On a bleak cold Saturday at the start of February (6th to be exact!) The Green Rooms hosted something a bit different – part acoustic, part indie and part experimental jazz rock the lineup was a bit of a pick n mix (which was nice) crammed full of talent.
Starting the night in amazing form were The Undivided – with a guitarist flaunting a pedal board that put most guitar shops to shame. They kicked off the evening with a bang. What can only be described as incredibly catchy indie with some friendly banter between songs, these guys are truely indie pop tarts at their best. Playing new a new song called ‘Bullets’ and songs from their three track demo ‘Devil’ they are definately worth a listen and are very entertaining to watch! Talented guys who deserve to go far……. Check them out here. (Ps sorry we couldn’t join you for your after gig, hotel room party – hope it was good 
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Johnny Alchemist- the next awesome addition to the evening took to the stage with just his acoustic guitar and amazing vocals, pure energy, wit, vocal range and quirkiness – you could ask for nothing better. This guy has to be seen to be believed and blew everyone away. With well known classics like his re-imagination of ‘House of the Rising sun’, his own unique material, witty observational interludes and some ad-libs such as his ‘Abstract Confusion Song’ Johnny Alchemist is an unconventional crowd pleaser. Go forth and check him out here - he is also a member of ‘The Method’ don’t you know click here to check them out too!
Finally with the music introduction of the song – ‘Dy-no-mite’ by Otis Day and the knights. Life! Death! Prizes! graced the stage. Belting out songs like ‘Black Dynamite’ this band’s music is hard to describe (but we’ll have a go!) Shouty, growling singing, jazz experimental rock perhaps?! All round nice guys with a completely crazed front man crawling around on his hands and knees on stage, they finished the night in fine form. Check them out here
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16 Feb 2010 | no comments »
There was a air of anticipation on the bands playing tonight, but none of these bands disappointed.
On first were Iconoclast, with their commanding frontman – wailing, growling and screaming at once (is that even possible?) with forceful heavy riffs, doublebass drumkicks this band are here show us what they can do. Intermingling soft vocals with hard hitting growls is hard to pull off at the best of times but these guys can do it. Storm the walls sadly couldn’t make the night but their bassist helped out Iconoclast during their set! Check them out here.
Next on were Kryophere, Bringing something new to the hardcore/death metal scene they can only be described as technical, melodic, quirky death metal. ]Bashing out songs from their debut album ‘Hiraeth’. Super fast double pedal, blinding guitar riffs and two crazed frontment rebounding their vocals off each other. Hiraeth is an album to get hold of! Check them out here and buy it!!!!
Plaque of Ashitaka shocked next. Guys who are mild mannered and awesomely friendly plugged in their gear and turned into some angry bitches! From playing guitar and angry shouts in the faces of the audience these guys bring the shock factor. Both talented and blinding to watch, they are hard to describe so its best to see them live! Fierce. Check them out here and get their EP ‘Taking lives on Ancient Tides’
No Consequence headlined for their first ever welsh date and did a fine job! Tearing up the place with their unique brand of intricate modern death metal hardcore they took no prisoners and gave a polished and brutal performance. These guys are on the way up and are bashing out lots of dates on their current tour in support of their new album ‘In the Shadow of Gods’ – there is no excuse not to catch them on their way round. Check out their dates and tunes here!
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15 Feb 2010 | 1 comment »
This night was all about performance. Hadron Collider were supposed to be here, but failed to turn up. So first up were The Effect – a young and fairly new band from Swansea. Even though these guys were young, nevertheless they are a talented band, full of energy and determined to make an impression – they certainly did that, we were impressed. These guys are certainly ones to watch with their catchy indie rock tunes, go support them at their Surface unsigned gig in Bristol. Check out their myspace here.
Next up were the talented Lecarla, all the way from Milton Keynes. This band have been playing their hearts out all over the place and we were lucky to have them play here. This band were tight and performed well as a group, with the experience of playing many live shows showing though. Describing themselves as the British Paramore is fairly accurate but by no way a copycat band – original tunes, circle headbanging and full of raw talent. Go see them live, buy their EP and get the T shirt before they hit the big time, check them out here!
To finish off the night were Nineplan Failed, kicking off their set with an instrumental song is far from the norm, but then these guys aren’t your normal run of the mill band. Blasting out songs such as Survivors & Turn the radio up, some of their influences start to show through like early Cure meets Therapy?, always good. These guys are back supporting Darling Waste (USA) on 9th April to give everyone a chance to see them. This band work hard! and play hard too! Check out their myspace here.
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03 Feb 2010 | no comments »
What was supposed to be a canceled 6 band line-up, was brought back from the dead by Big Al and Phil. With the venue almost crammed to max capacity the night proved to be a huge success! The night put back together and promoted in under three days was testament to these guys promoting skills and the bands that pulled together and made the night.
Kick starting the night off was one of our rehearsing bands (and all round good eggs) Signal:fire. In their matching stage outfits, they got the crowd going and are always a great band to see live. Playing one of our favorite songs ‘Tribute to a Gunshot Bride’ which always sticks in your head – they did good. Check out their myspace here and get a copy of their demo!
Next up were Traitors pull triggers – despite a couple of technical hitches – they went on to play a blinding set. With some awesome breakdowns and tasty riffs. Its a real shame that we didn’t manage to get any photos of the band as the bar was crammed – many apologies guys! But hopefully they’ll be back so we can snap some next time. Check out their myspace here
Third on the bill were Chase the Sunset – this five piece brought a more technical progressive feel to the night. Wickedly tight as a band and very talented these guys have re-invented themselves and have done it well! Check out some photos below and make sure you get a look at their Myspace here
Fourth up were Hey! Tonight With the addition of the synth we thought we were in for the regular pop punk, but NO – these guys write catchy tunes that cross music genres. Its fun, catchy and thoroughly enjoyable. Check out their Myspace page here for a taste of their punky-anthems and some excellent reviews.
The penultimate band Monday Massacre fronted by Phil (also the co-promoter of the night) brought some massive progressive-hardcore and really got the crowd going. Stamping his authority in the crowd, Phil and gang started an awesome mosh-fest. These are a really awesome band that should be seen live and have just been signed to Blue Sugar records. Check out their Myspace page here and get hold of their EP as its great!
Last but not least were the immense Through Solace. With the release of their Album ‘The World on Standby’ they thrashed the Green Rooms with their melodic hardcore blended with early metal-core. There was a real buzz for this band and the crowd went into overdrive for them. An excellent band with a lot of promise – check them out at their Myspace site here, buy a copy of their new album and grab some merch whilst you are at it!
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30 Jan 2010 | no comments »
The Evolvers and Rkives show will not be on tonight at The Green Rooms due to unfortunate circumstances….but we’ll do our best to reorganise this line up for another date asap! To make up for it we have two nights on next weekend! Friday – No Consequence plus four supports who are all going to be wicked! and saturday headlined by Life Death Prizes! Should be an awesomely different evening- come down!
18 Jan 2010 | no comments »
First night of the year for Rhys Waterworth (collectively known as Just Mosh) and a fine night he put on too! Due to the white fluffy stuff one of the touring bands had to pull out, but this didn’t dampen the spirits and a fine night was had by all.
Storm the Walls started in fine form by getting everyone up and moshing. These guys make you break out in a sweat just watching them. High energy, hardcore metal at its finest. With the basist swinging wildly and the singer circling the crowd -the band are awesome to watch live – for all you hardcore metal fans these are the ones to watch. Check them out here!
All the way from Somerset, Allure in Grace came determined to give a good show and that’s what they did. An intense band to watch live with the singer at one point abandoning the mic in favour of shouting at the top of his lungs – amazing! Intricate riffage and angry beatdowns these guys are good! Recently signed to Transcend Records check them out here!
Having travelled all the way from South End the day before and hailing from Liverpool these guys are releasing their album with intent. They finished the night on a major high, they got everyone moshing, banging heads and even crowd-surfing. They are releasing their music on the world and paving the way for bands of this genre. Brutal vocals, awesome riffs, precision drumming and forceful energy – what more do you need from a Harcore band! Check them out and get their new album ‘The Life We Have Chosen’ here!
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18 Jan 2010 | no comments »
Back in the swing of things for 2010, and our first one blasted out the Christmas cobwebs with three wicked bands!
Proper old school punkers Struck out certainly know how to thrash out some classic punk. From their look to the sound and their attituted they are a band that are sticking to the punk heritage, and doing it well! You have got to see this band – check them out on myspace (click here)
Next up were Panicbasket from the depth of the Rhondda Valleys, they describe themselves as Harcore/ Jazz/Pop – this doesn’t even begin to describe this band. Not only are they super-energetic, they have some mental songs such as Nine Eyes and an amazing stage presence. If you like something a bit different this is the band to go and see. They finished off their set with a song called Who’s the greatest Geoffrey? -Check it out on myspace here
Headlining we the spectacular Jack knife Fight who are destined for greatness this year – and you can tell they are determined to make it! Get their demo, join the groups and go see them live because they are great. Bringing their own twist on punk rock for the new generation, they are talented band with the ability and looks to get there. We liked them, you will too – check them out here!
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