One of my most anticipated gigs of the year. Two of the finest post-metal bands in the country, together, in one place.
Line-up:
CULT OF SOBEK: Waiter, bring me some crocodile doom, and make it snappy! Sorry, couldn't resist. Anyway, you should be familiar with these crocodilian lads by now. Crushing, grinding and harsh. Definitely not snappy. Sometimes I find it hard to be sure, but I think they play a bunch of new stuff tonight, from a gestating new record. Which will be girthy.
CODESPEAKER: Local post-metal titans, fully loaded with new songs, out on tour with HYOM. New album 'Scavenger' has been receiving top reviews everywhere, and here we can see why. New songs are, I reckon, harder and angrier than the old and singer Greg looks like a man possessed. Thee two new kids seem to know what they're doing, too. Which helps. But, bugger me, it's hard to get a decent pic of them, what with their demonic red lighting and thick smoke.
HUNDRED YEAR OLD MAN: I make no apology for lavishing praise upon HYOM at any and every opportunity. They are the best post-metal band in the country right now. I would sell my children for a chance to see them play. They seem to have regrouped following their tragic loss and are in a much happier place now, but are still emotionally devastating. They hit me hard, right in the 'feels'. And they can continue to do that as often as they like.
Thanks to Duncan at Red Crust for bringing this tour to Edinburgh. Gig of the Year.
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