First to grace the stage are melodic metallers Silent Disguise who, with their powerful vocal harmonies and thumping double bass, get the night off to an impressive start. Singer Alex Marshall ensures that all eyes are on him with an energetic performance that carries on to the very end of the final song ‘My Shadow'.
Next on stage are Sheffield-based hardcore quintet While She Sleeps with an aggressive dose of metal. From the word go, the growing crowd moved to every command of energetic front man Lawrence Taylor whose infectious roaring vocals jump out at the faces of those in his vicinity. Along with the tight, chugging guitars and well-structured songs, this band show they are more than ready for their Sonisphere appearance this summer. A hard act to follow.
With the previous band setting the bar high, the task of matching that comes to the heavy progressive hardcore of Silhouette Of A Ghost. Playing to an equally large crowd, SOAG do not quite match the aggression of the band before them. However, despite technical difficulties, the heavy as fuck breakdowns and progressive riffs end a punishing set well.
Next up are alt/prog groovy metal mongrels Monuments. Definitely the most different act of the night, this band create a slight gap in the crushing heaviness of the night, but still have the crowd breaking necks with some hard-hitting riffs.
After such a heavy night, final band Carcer City show why they are headlining a show packed so full of talent. Making up for a smaller crowd, the presence of this band forces the opening songs down the throats of those willing to stay to the end and they make sure mosh pits stay open throughout. Singer Patrick Pinions powerful hardcore vocals command a tight set with short songs keeping the maelstrom of bodies on their toes. After the massive ‘Staring Into The Sun' this band bring the night to a head banging close.
