Set upon Invasion/Reaper/Kedollasha
Zanzibar
28.12.11
Set upon Invasion - Liverpool
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Genre: Metal/ Metalcore
Been wanting to see SET UPON INVASION for a while now but somehow they had eluded me, and had no idea they were playing the Zanzibar until I saw a post, so was extra happy to attend this gig.
Joe has only just joined the band and so it was his debut with them. Despite only doing four songs and the first is so new the band hasn’t even got a title for it yet! Joe did a commendable job although at times his voice was lost over Nick’s guitar... maybe because Nick had just that day bought a new amp, so the sound was really powerful.
Nick is indeed the power behind Set upon Invasion. His spidery fingers just melted that guitar of his. After jumping off the stage and murdering his guitar in front of three crazed metal heads plus myself you can see he is comfortable doing what he does with incredible ease.
Dan a definite master of the bass strings and Sean announced as the “baby” of the band smashed that kit with a passion. All four members of the band really got into their stride despite only being a four track long set, just hammered out the riffs with ease and aggression.
They didn’t disappoint and by the time the band finished their set, I was quite sad not to have heard further from them – but looking forward to hearing them again and the next time Joe will have really found his niche with the band.
Well done Joe – you did a great job!!
Members
Joe Speak - Vocals
Sean Carson - Drums
Dan Smith - Bass
Nick Harris – Guitar
Set List:
New song (untitled)
Unholy Confessions (Avenged Sevenfold cover)
Runaway
The Diseased
******
Reaper – Liverpool
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/RipRawReaper?sk=app_178091127385
Genre: Thrash metal/Metal
Wow! Where do I begin with this review? From start to finish REAPER were just awesome. Chord for chord was just perfection and nailed shall we say!
Adam’s eyes were red and lizard like due to some spectacular lenses – they really did look cool.
At the start someone shouted out “Don’t fear the Reaper!” but after hearing these guys live – I think you should be afraid – very afraid! Because they will take your head off and they don’t need a scythe to do it. Just awe inspiring riffs do the trick just as good.
Danny, although with some infection or other screamed out some terrific vocals but after four tracks handed the vocals over to Ant their amazing guitarist, who got down and dirty with the mic as well as smashing that guitar with some fantastic shredding. It had to be seen to be believed.
Even their Motorhead, Sabbath and Megadeth covers were actually better than the original bands and they really turned the tracks into their own. Never heard Paranoid played so fast before, it really blew me away at the ferocity of which these guys played. Not that I am a lover of covers but these guys just gave them a new lease of life, instead of just playing them. Something I haven’t witnessed to this degree before.
Ant reminded me of a young Steve Mann who was with Lionheart back in the 80’s, with his mane of blonde curls and who incidentally also plays guitar.
Chord by chord, shred by shred Ant delivered a blinding set. Danny’s vocals really kicked some ass, Adam did more than just hit that kit, Matty killed his bass and together they just more than nailed the set.
It amazed me how these young guys just put together such a professional set. The musicianship was just extreme and jaw dropingly good. Danny’s expressions as he struck the strings were awesome. This was a thrash and be thrashed set which exploded with all the force of a nuclear bomb plus!
“Sick circle of Hell” was also an awesome track and right up my street. The sheer power in it alone was something to behold and of course one of their songs. Nothing like hearing a bands own songs.
The night has to go to REAPER – four guys with more balls than a snooker table and more power than the national grid on over drive! I am going to be driven insane if I don’t see these guys play live again... It is a total must for me and if you love your metal you will make the effort to catch them live.
The grit and power exuberated from these guys has to be witnessed. It’s just savage indulgence and an indulgence that personally I want to indulge in again and again!!!
Superb, brilliant and just breath-taking - come back soon guys – I like it when my blood pressure rises and my head explodes with a passion! REAPER is my new fix!
Members
Daniel Moran -Rhythm guitar/vocals
Anthony Dalton Lead guitar/backing vocals
Adam Toumi - Drums
Matthew 'Titch' Pruden - Bass
Set List:
Ace of Spades (Motorhead Cover)
Area 51
Wartorn
World at Redemption
Sick Circle of Hell
Holy Wars (Megadeth Cover)
The Punishment Due
Paranoid (Sabbath Cover)
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Kedollasha – Liverpool
Links:
www.kedollasha.webs.com
Genre: Hard Rock/Rock
Luke already had the “look” and great stage presence, complete with hat, shades and curls to die for. Whilst Ant supported the most gorgeous long black hair I had seen in ages. Anyone who knows me will know I have a hair fetish, it is no secret, but of course it has to be on a dude with muscles!!
Their style reminded me a bit of southern sleaze 80’s style rock. Great sound indeed. Some amazing chords from Nick and Paul who deftly carved the way for their great style of rock!
Their first track “Take your time” just had a sneaky little hook line it that just literally hooked me. Those guitars just sung out in rhythm – I didn’t want it to stop! Listening to Kedollasha online does really nothing for the band they have to be sampled like a good wine, before you truly appreciate the rich flavour. But this track is I think my favourite – it totally rocked!
Ant dedicated the third track to a guy that had died and inspired him to play drums, but sadly I couldn’t hear who it was.
“Separate” had some amazing guitar and brilliant beats, the bass courtesy of Chris just thumped out and Luke’s vocals really paved the way for this track. The shredding was just immense and great to see live and made a great impact.
The crowd had sadly diminished somewhat at the beginning of the set but slowly more people started filtering back into the venue, which was a good sign. I had heard the band online previously but not had a chance to catch them live, but so glad I have now!
Sadly the band were running low on time and so never got to play “Die” which I would have liked to have heard. But I was surprised they never played Disillusioned their demo track as I think that is just epic!
Looking forward to seeing Kedollasha again at some point they did leave their mark!
Great gig, great bands, great time! Who could ask for more!
Members
Luke Daly-Groves - Vocals/Guitar
Chris Lillie - Bass
Antony Gibbons - Drums
Nick Cropper - Lead Guitar
Paul Davies - Rhythm Guitar
Set List:
Take your Time
Slither
Distant Memories
Separate
Warning
Yesterday’s Tomorrow
Hollywood Steel
