Taste Of Chaos – Manchester Academy
December 10th, 2009 by RBRTaste Of Chaos
Manchester Academy, 2nd December
The excitement for this gig was quite awesome with the most hardcore of fans seen queuing from 3pm.
Upon entering the venue green neon signs adorning the Rockstar brand are seen on the walls, along with Taste Of Chaos signs. Looking at this you’d be stupid to think no chaos would ensue tonight.
Opening the tour come Birmingham (USA) southern rockers MAYLENE AND THE SON’S OF DISASTER with a mix of really tight music manship properly counterbalanced with Dallas Taylors loose dance moves. He’s one of them guys that just likes to have a good time, whether or not its suitable for the music they make. But he’s not the only one, (Howard “Ne-Yo Jones anyone?).
After a quick cool down EVERYTIME I DIE blast out some heavy riffage off their new record New Junk Aesthetic getting the crowd succesfully pumped at the same time the first peice of chaos from frontman Keith Buckley starts up, with him heading straight into the crowd.
Hailing from Sweden come melodic death metal masters IN FLAMES and Anders Fridén hairwhipping at every given moment finally get people really ready for the main act.
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE are a band I’ve been into for a really long time but never actually seen them live. Let me just say without being biased that if you have any doubts you must see them. They’re one of the most entertaining bands I’ve seen and I’ve seen a good amount. Kicking off with The Reckoning off their recent self titled album and in seconds Adam D (guitar) is flying around the stage like a turbo charged schoolboy. Howard singing with his amazing voice while throwing out some slinky dance moves of his own. A point to be mentioned, Howard Jones is the only guy I’ve seen so far who when screaming is always smiling, it’s incredible. Especially when he’s synched perfectly with the pinch harmonics of Joel Stroetzel. After a couple of old and new songs alike the band take a break to address the fans when Adam D procures some “used” panties. (Fact: Adam D IS a panty sniffer) While also threatening to bum you with a spatula if you haven’t yet bought there new album! Of course, un-lubricated, more than once then do it again and again! Rounding the night off with an expected encore of Holy Diver.
All in all a brilliant variety of bands. A solid set from everyone
Being in a band the best job in the world? Howard Jones certanly thinks so and highly recommends you join one!
Photos & Words: Jim Milne
