 
 Blowsight proved to be a very energetic support
band, even within this tiny venue every member
of the crowd were participating in some form,
whether it be head-banging, clapping, singing
along and even small mosh pits were breaking out
for some songs. This band really focused on their
crowd interaction and was thankful to those that
were there. They played a good show, full of heavy
and lively riffs. Blowsight are a definite winner
for those into “popmetalpunk”.
As Sonic Syndicate approached the stage the crowd
went mental, it seemed every member of this audience
was a truly dedicated fan. This high lively, powerful
metal was in full session, and there were people
singing along, there were circle pits, and people
were moshing and head banging to every tune.
Lead singer Nathan James Biggs is so British;
it was such an interesting mix to this typically
Swedish metal band. He provided some awesome vocals
and screams, only to be complimented delightfully
well by Christoffer Andersson, joining them whilst
on this tour.
 Nathan describes how “music can bring us
all together”, a statement which I feel
any lover of music could appreciate, before flowing
into ‘My Own Life’. After this emotional
song, Nathan thanked the crowd for their ongoing
support, and really showed how much they appreciated
being stood on that stage and playing a show for
us.
‘Denied’ was the song of the night.
I quote; “If you don’t know the words
to this one then the door is over there”.
Everyone went absolutely mental, not one person
didn’t know these lyrics and there was a
real sense of unity in the room.
As the set drew to a finish the congregation
clapped and shouted for an en core, Sonic Syndicate
walked back on stage to play ‘Burn This
City’ and again, everyone sang along. This
was nothing compared to the wall of death Nathan
was about to conjure up for ‘Jack of Diamonds’,
despite such a small crowd, and such a small venue,
everyone parted for what would be Sonic Syndicate’s
final song, and held tight until told to move.
 The power that Nathan had over these people was
immense; he could have said “Jump!”
and everyone would have replied with “How
high?”. Needless to say everyone was on
such a high when the gig was over, everyone hung
around to see Blowsight by the bar and to finally
wait for Sonic Syndicate to show up.
Overall, I think Sonic Syndicate are made not
only by their tremendous riffs, vocals, and such
solid structure as a group, but by the crowd that
follow them. Without the few supporters that injected
this gig with some energy it would have been a
fail. But it wasn’t, and Sonic Syndicate
will only go on to do bigger and better things
in the UK.
Blowsight – 3/5
Sonic Syndicate – 3.5/5
Review By Karlie M
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