echochamber
Our first support act was Bristolian melancholic, described as “screaming echoes of a generation raised on music television, heartbreak and restless nights.”
I’m not sure if this type of music has a certain genre or name, but the word that comes to mind is frenzied. Chaotic sounds comprised of loud drums, angry guitars, and almost silent lyrics clashed with rather than complimented the underlying tune. It was very difficult to hear the lyrics over the music, and just as difficult to understand what the songs were about.
However, I wonder if this style has actually delivered exactly what it promised – raw emotion and heartache, with a glimpse inside the chaotic and troubled mind seeking solace through music. Music is therapy.
The final song came with a trigger warning for the heavy but very relevant subject of suicide. It’s something never to be brushed aside, hushed up, or shamed – but instead problems shared, troubles talked about openly, and supported as the biggest means of prevention. I wasn’t sure I was ready for it, but the verses sounded surprisingly upbeat, just punctuated with very angry outbursts in the chorus.
They are clearly passionate about their music, but the clashing vocals and instrumental backdrop made it sound like both were fighting to be heard. Great musicality, but overall a very confusing sound.
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Six Year Silence
Because that’s how long it takes your ears to stop ringing after? Sorry guys, you did invite us to abuse you after the show, so I extended that to the review.
This set I really enjoyed. Think a kind of AC/DC, biker vibe – long hair and beards with an Iron Maiden / Metallica / Five Finger Death Punch / Papa Roach style, but with double the bass to pack an even bigger punch.
The lead singer had an almost gravelly growl to his vocals, combining angrier screamed verses with smooth but powerful belted choruses – and they looked like they were having the time of their lives in the process.
It always makes me giggle when Scottish bands switch between neutral singing vocals and go full Weegie between tracks. Only a Glasgow band can call their audience “beautiful bastards” and get away with it.
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L1NKN P4RK
The same lead singer and guitarist from Echo Chamber returned, undertaking the very brave feat of recreating the one and only Linkin Park – in particular, the late Chester Bennington.
It’s a bold move given Linkin Park’s devoted and protective fanbase, myself included. Chester is an extremely hard act to follow; his unique, gravelly vocals were one of the band’s signature sounds. The vocals delivered on the night were hit or miss. At times it was difficult to hear them, especially when drowned out by the crowd.
I’m not entirely sure if the 17-second scream from “Given Up” was sung or mimed – it looked impressive, but you couldn’t hear it. The music itself, though, was spectacular, and the overall musicality of the band was excellent. It’s very obvious that they love Linkin Park and are giving this project 100%.
Certain songs stood out when the lead singer suddenly belted out the lyrics perfectly. Perhaps his voice isn’t as versatile as Chester’s – but again, a very hard man to imitate. Feeling the crowd’s support, he seemed able to relax enough to achieve more powerful moments.
I also noted they performed the Jonathan Davis’ version of “One Step Closer” from the 2021 remix. A subtle but fitting mark of respect to Chester, given that this version was part of the Linkin Park and Friends tribute in 2017.
