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Behind Crimson Eyes + The Bleeders Enigma Bar, Fri 18 Nov If you were brave enough to show up tonight not adorned in black and sporting a fringe,or a studded belt, you would have stood out like a sore thumb. Not that the entire night was about fashion and who's Converse sneakers were more beat up - there was also an impressive band who came all the way from New Zealand in support of tonight's headliners Behind Crimson Eyes, and who blew many a screamo kid away. Considering these guys made their debut performance only three years ago, it's amazing how professional and experienced The Bleeders sound: think hardcore with a dash of punk and a whole lotta rage. Throat-man Angelo Munro keeps the crowd hypnotized with his on-stage presence, all the while managing to shatter our eardrums with songs like So Lonely and All That Glitters. Even though the overall show is top-notch, the only complaint here is in the originality department - once the set is over, you're left with a sense of 'been there, seen that', which is a bit of a shame for a band with this amount of talent. Then it's time for the band that everyone really came to see. Good luck ignoring them, because Behind Crimson Eyes's frontman Josh Stuart possesses a voice that could level buildings - pray you never have an argument with him. It's obvious these guys have an enormously loyal following of kids who are squashed up against the tiny Enigma stage like sardines, not giving a damn that they're only about an inch away from getting whacked in the face by Aaron Schultz's swinging guitar. The overall set is pretty bloody full on, comprised of both old and new songs, the atmosphere is dark as hell, and Behind Crimson Eyes are captivating to watch. Once again though, when it comes to originality, there's a serious lack. But here's a thought: how awesome would it be if a band of this calibre and enormous talent poured all their mammoth energy into making a difference to the already bloated screamo scene rather than conforming to it and bringing us generally more of the same? Onwards and upwards, this reviewer reckons.  |
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