Blog Post
Hell’s Gazelles plus support...
Chris Stones • Jan 30, 2019
Bannermans, Edinburgh Saturday 26th January 2019
A Saturday night in the nation's capital in January could be a tough gig as the post Christmas blues are in full flow but Hell’s Gazelles have driven for an age to face the challenge. Facing a challenge alone is a big ask but these intrepid travellers have mustered the support of two bands known for their live performance. Black Tree Vultures and Tantrum are firm choices to get the night going and the night ahead was a case study in energy.
Local support Tantrum are riding the wave of success created by the release of their album ‘Melt It Down’. The band have clearly continued to hone their performance and it’s roundly agreed that their performance was among the best seen in recent times.
Steve Swanson (vocals), Steve Waddell (guitar), Stoo Condie (guitar), Ritchie Davison (bass) and
Billy Angus (drums) deliver melodic twin guitar rock that draws from the golden era of NWOBHM and give their influences the respect they deserve.
The short set is full of energy and Swanson prowls the stage often dodging guitar necks and trailing cables, ensuring this is a show - not a gig. The inclusion two new songs is good to hear with ‘Victim of the Night’ and ‘Nevermore’ featuring the trademark guitar duels and hooks the band are renowned for.
A solid and (importantly) entertaining set from these focused performers.
https://www.facebook.com/tantrumscotland/
Black Tree Vultures grasp the energy left in the room and deliver a tour de force that features power, passion and a crowd/audience connection that is rarely seen. Their history is not particularly long but the quality of their material and delivery indicates otherwise.
Celyn Beynon (vocals), Aaron "Ham" Hammersley (guitar), James Cheeseman (bass) and
Jonno Smyth (drums) have recently released the single ‘Bitter’ and have a sense of excitement in playing live. The single guitar works well with the rhythm section but the stand out element is Benon’s confidence at the front. His ability to work the crowd is clear and this makes the punter’s experience a personal one.
This is a band worth watching - their live performance is engaging and their material received post-show positive comments across the experienced audience. They’ll be worth watching.
https://www.facebook.com/BlackTreeVultures/
Hell’s Gazelles have driven all day to reach Edinburgh and their Facebook live session on the road was a nice touch to build the excitement in their loyal fans in the north. The band have played in Scotland before and their progress across 2018 has been significant with appearances at festivals such as Amplified alongside a host of shows that have received strong reviews.
Cole Bryant (vocals), Nath Digman (guitar), Rik Ridemark (bass) and Luke Evans (drums) released their ‘Take Your Medicine’ EP in 2018 and that received positive reviews too. They describe their live shows as ‘frenetic’ and I have to agree. Bryant doesn’t stay still for long as he bounces across the stage and into the crowd where he weaves through the punters, singing as he goes.
This band embraces the opportunity to entertain and manage a drum solo that clatters unceremoniously into a cover of Motorhead’s ‘Overkill’. Their approach seems to be loose and relaxed but the output is punchy and tight….don’t ask me to explain - take a listen.
The crowd interaction builds on the bands that have played in support and everyone joins in to singalong and compete across stages right and left. You don’t have to be in the Long Beach Arena to play a big show.
Check them out. You won’t be disappointed.
https://www.facebook.com/HELLSGAZELLES/
Local support Tantrum are riding the wave of success created by the release of their album ‘Melt It Down’. The band have clearly continued to hone their performance and it’s roundly agreed that their performance was among the best seen in recent times.
Steve Swanson (vocals), Steve Waddell (guitar), Stoo Condie (guitar), Ritchie Davison (bass) and
Billy Angus (drums) deliver melodic twin guitar rock that draws from the golden era of NWOBHM and give their influences the respect they deserve.
The short set is full of energy and Swanson prowls the stage often dodging guitar necks and trailing cables, ensuring this is a show - not a gig. The inclusion two new songs is good to hear with ‘Victim of the Night’ and ‘Nevermore’ featuring the trademark guitar duels and hooks the band are renowned for.
A solid and (importantly) entertaining set from these focused performers.
https://www.facebook.com/tantrumscotland/
Black Tree Vultures grasp the energy left in the room and deliver a tour de force that features power, passion and a crowd/audience connection that is rarely seen. Their history is not particularly long but the quality of their material and delivery indicates otherwise.
Celyn Beynon (vocals), Aaron "Ham" Hammersley (guitar), James Cheeseman (bass) and
Jonno Smyth (drums) have recently released the single ‘Bitter’ and have a sense of excitement in playing live. The single guitar works well with the rhythm section but the stand out element is Benon’s confidence at the front. His ability to work the crowd is clear and this makes the punter’s experience a personal one.
This is a band worth watching - their live performance is engaging and their material received post-show positive comments across the experienced audience. They’ll be worth watching.
https://www.facebook.com/BlackTreeVultures/
Hell’s Gazelles have driven all day to reach Edinburgh and their Facebook live session on the road was a nice touch to build the excitement in their loyal fans in the north. The band have played in Scotland before and their progress across 2018 has been significant with appearances at festivals such as Amplified alongside a host of shows that have received strong reviews.
Cole Bryant (vocals), Nath Digman (guitar), Rik Ridemark (bass) and Luke Evans (drums) released their ‘Take Your Medicine’ EP in 2018 and that received positive reviews too. They describe their live shows as ‘frenetic’ and I have to agree. Bryant doesn’t stay still for long as he bounces across the stage and into the crowd where he weaves through the punters, singing as he goes.
This band embraces the opportunity to entertain and manage a drum solo that clatters unceremoniously into a cover of Motorhead’s ‘Overkill’. Their approach seems to be loose and relaxed but the output is punchy and tight….don’t ask me to explain - take a listen.
The crowd interaction builds on the bands that have played in support and everyone joins in to singalong and compete across stages right and left. You don’t have to be in the Long Beach Arena to play a big show.
Check them out. You won’t be disappointed.
https://www.facebook.com/HELLSGAZELLES/