Well the big day had finally arrived that the masses had been anticipating, and I don't mean the birth of a new Royal baby! It was time for LoGOz first appearance at The O2 Academy in Newcastle. We'd been looking forward to this one for weeks and with fellow Ashington rockers BALL OF MAYHEM & GO GO MIDGETS, as well as THE FILTH HOUNDS, this was shaping up to be a cracking night!
We rolled up to the Academy around 4pm to catch BALL OF MAYHEM finishing their soundcheck, and with guitars roaring and the drums thumping out your chest almost making you sick, we knew we were in good company. A swift check by the MIDGETS then it was our turn to get the levels just how we wanted! Its a great sounding room up there and there's nothing better than the satisfaction of a good solid confidence boosting soundcheck and that reassurance you're gonna melt faces later. Nice.
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| Photo (c) Clemmy Scotswood |
The doors opened at 6:30pm and folk were streaming in already. So by the time FILTH HOUNDS kicked off at 6:40pm the venue was already bustling with thirsty punters! With a few last minute ticket settlements to deal with we caught the last few tracks of the HOUNDS harking back to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal days with a 21st century kick! The band warmed up the ever expanding crowd perfectly with good banter and slick delivery!
So before we knew it, it was time to get backstage and tune guitars etc as Harry in only his third gig back with the band, was already onstage adjusting the drum kit! As Paul, Clemmy and myself were busy giving each other a last minute pre-gig pep talk we got the shout that we're onstage in 2 minutes!! So axes strapped on we were armed with our weapons of sonic destruction and hit the stage bang on 7:20pm. We blasted straight into Long Time Dead, no messing about as we ripped straight into Uneasy Street quickly after that, dedicated to the people of Ashington! The crowd was bouncing, lots of familiar faces, as well as new ones too! Friends, family and fans shouted, cheered and sang along as we had a ball of mayhem ourselves! It was all over too quickly with the closing note to Mexicola still ringing in our ears, as well as the rapturous response from a brilliant crowd! Job more than done! A great sound and another amazing gig for the boys :)
We were still basking in the sweaty afterglow as GO GO MIDGETS took to the stage. The band locked the crowd in with their groove laden alternative white noise. Playing songs from their new M.W.A. mini Album, they left their Midget Army wanting more! There was such a good vibe in the place, everyone was on the same side, and singing from the same song sheet. The beer was going down a treat and the night was in full swing as BALL OF MAYHEM prepared for their headline set. The lights dimmed and the atmospheric intro tape set the scene! The band launched into a cracking set with their signature melodic metal hooks pleasing the Mayhem massive. Also playing songs from their NEW 'Sonic Aftermath' EP the lads closed the show with their classic 'Obliteration'.
This really was a night to remember, we would like to thank everyone who bought a ticket and came to the gig making it a special night. You know who you are! Big thanks to all the bands, FILTH HOUNDS, GO GO MIDGETS, and especially BALL OF MAYHEM who invited us to play this show. Also cheers to Phil Beevers and everyone at the Academy! We really should do this again yeah? Watch this space :)
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| Photo (c) Keith Talbot |
So here we are Bank Holiday Monday May 4th. Cue lots of predictable Star Wars jokes etc haha. But for me its business as usual and that can only mean Song #18 of my AcoustiCalendar project. This weeks track is called THiS iS MY ENGLAND. It does what it says on the tin really with my spin on life in my England as l know it. With references to us all being slaves to the grind, the confusing politics of today (ooh topical) the forever disappointing National Football hopes, my own ever decreasing small world, living in the past...oh and tabs and beer ;) This song really is my England. I hope you enjoy it. As ever the track will be available for FREE download from www.logozworld.com/52 for 7 days until the next track is uploaded. My first Compilation Album of these tracks AcoustiCalendar 13.1 is available to order now and to buy at upcoming gigs! Also don't forget to check out and 'Like' my NEW www.facebook.com/acousticalendar page. Thanks. That's all for now folks :)
Cheerz
Peesh
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