(review n pix by mwj)
The nights draw in, what better way to rage against the dying of the light than staying in a mosh with a solid dayload of warming heavy vibes. Even though this always seems to be a hectic time of year for gigs Damnation has its reserved niche around this time as providing an eclectic mix under the broad metal/alternative umbrella of bands that is a great condensed flashback to the excesses of the summer season.
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So with the breathalyser saying “Cushtie” at about 9am our warm-up of the night before has obviously worn off enough to enable me and Ell to head off to the Southlands. The prospect of a 4 or 5 hour drive might seem daunting to some but as I haven’t been allowed to do much recently I was looking forward to it especially with such an event as Scumfest to look forward to at the end.More
Well over a month had passed so the crust of Winter Scum acquired at that fest was wearing thin as the ice those kids are skating on, and that was so good needed another blast (beat or two).More