Now, i'm going to warn you before I set out that I have a family member in this newly formed band from Liverpool, so this may be a little biased.
There were a bunch of bands on for an evening of noise-filled entertainment. The first I saw were the superb Scare Tactics. Full of energy and fantastic musicianship they are one of the best metal bands to come out of Liverpool in a while. I was genuinely surprised by Andy Barker's impressive singing voice. Not what I expected, but a very pleasant surprise all the same. It's a shame bassist Danny is disappearing for 4 months to travel the world fighting dolphins, sharks & other marine critters because this band could go onto bigger things. A very tight unit indeed with Paul Charnock on guitar and support vocals and Stu Barker behind the kit. I'm reliably informed that a third Barker (Alex) will be filling for Danny during his jaunt as required.
Obviously as previously stated, the reason I was at the gig was to support Rain May Fall in their first gig. Comprising of former members of Zuprowski Connection & Under God Fury and stating amongst their influences metal powerhouses such as Alter Bridge, Sevendust and Soundgarden everyone in the building was hoping for an exciting and energetic first performance from the group. They didn't disappoint. From start to finish there was an energy flowing between the lads that was impressive for their first live performance. With Mark Smith offering a powerful vocal line and Tim Cunningham (the brother-in-law) offering some soaring harmonies and lead guitar they were never really going to dissapoint. Add into that mix the talents of John Hodson (guitar), Alex Barker (bass) and Dave Larkin (drums) it's quite the metal fans' wet dream. They will no doubt get tighter as they perform together and the crowds will swell as word gets round that this Liverpool "supergroup" are on the circuit. I look forward to the forthcoming album, of which i've had a sneak peak (thanks Tim), to see what music will be showcased in future. I would highly recommend buying the EP (and maybe a t-shirt or two) and getting down to their next gigs.
Keep an eye on their Facebook page for details... https://www.facebook.com/RainMayFall
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