Donnerstag, 15. Jan 2009, 8:20

Tue 13 Jan – Killing the Dream, The Carrier, More Than Life, Unrestrained

As the crowd trickle in they are greeted with the first band of tonight - Unrestrained. The band, from Vermont, USA, are relatively unknown amongst most present and it is their first time in Europe. However this doesn't seem to faze the band, as they launch into an impressive set. With vocalist Ender addressing issues such as rape Unrestrained demand the rooms attention. The sincerity of their message is backed with the in your face relentless passion. If anything, their set tonight proves that there are bands that still care and keep fighting for what they believe in. With a 7" in the works, Unrestrained are ones to watch!

More Than Life are an upcoming UK hardcore band that have recently released their debut EP on Anchors Away Receords. They have steadily been increasing their fanbase and tonight shows that with people singing the words right back. MTL play through their EP in it entirity in a mix of fast paced beats, shattering vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Saturday will see them play again in the same venue alongside some of the best UK hardcore bands at Royal Rumble (all dayer).

Stepping things up a few nothces are The Carrier, who are no strangers to passionate hardcore. They play all 3 tracks form their current EP, as well as several other tracks with a pummelling fury. No 51 is a personal highlight and is played with blistering intensity, as the band let ring, "No love can save me!" Their emotionally charged set wins over fans new and old.

Fractures, is in my opinion one of the best releases of 2008 - something which may have been overlooked by some. Having listened to it relentlessly for the past few months, it was suffice to say my expectations were fairly high! These were filled when Killing The Dream emerged onto the stage with an explosion of force. The band's shear power were delieved in some of their best tracks such as Thirty Four Seconds and Consequence (what comes next). Killing The Dream are a band who are constently evolving their sound, yet somehow keep their orginal fury and essence. Killing The Dream prove that they are a staying power within hardcore and offer an alternative to the rehashed and over used sounds of a few to many bands in today's scene.