Gig Review

Tragedy
Fixxer
Bristol, Academy 2
12th January 2011

                                                                                          
Tragedy                 Fixxer      
                      

Photo Of Tragedy © Copyright Karlie MFixer opened with a cover of Metallica’s ‘Fuel. Musically, they were very talented; however there was no hint of personality on stage whatsoever. It seemed as though this may have been one of their first ever gigs, even the lead singer had a lack of facial expression, this was just a group of 20 somethings that admittedly, could play their instruments and sing, but there was no sign of a ‘show’ to be seen. Their version of ‘’Whisky in the jar’’ went down well with the crowd, as did their cover of ‘Enter Sandman’, the vocals were incredibly similar to that of James Hetfield’s. The closest these guys got to crowd interaction was thanking everyone at the end. Some good tunes were played, but I won’t be rushing to go see them again.

You wouldn’t expect a metal Bee Gees tribute to pull in such a crowd, but o2 Academy2 was absolutely packed waiting for this mayhem to commence. Some were metal heads, some were dressed in full on 70’s get up, afro wigs, loud shirts with big collars and oversized sunglasses. Others looked like they were extra members of Steel Panther. One of the most unusual crowds I’ve ever seen.

Photo Of Tragedy © Copyright Karlie MTragedy entered the stage covered head to toe in glitter; we could barely see their faces. The spandex, the bodysuits, the scarves, and the exposed chests were enough to put you in a good mood before they had even started playing their opening song ‘’Mr Jones’’. This was executed fantastically, you could see how much these guys absolutely adore being on stage and loved the crowd singing along. A few songs in there was a small instrumental, while each of the guitar players took it in turns to come to the very front of the stage and mime cunnilingus on their flying V guitars. Everyone was laughing, it was hard not to!

At one point Lead Singer Barry Glibb asked a guy in the crowd if he was wearing a wig. When discovering it was, he came out with the line ‘’If that wasn’t a wig I would fancy you...but I haven’t seen your ass yet, there’s too many ladies in the way.’’ The innuendos continued, as did the laughter and the spirit lifted higher and higher as the evening progressed.

Photo Of Tragedy © Copyright Karlie MTragedy’s version of ‘’You Should Be Dancing’’ should replace the original, it was that awesome. A girl from the crowd was dragged up onto stage and they danced with her, what a way to please your crowd!

Towards the end of their set Barry Glibb asked, ‘’Does anyone know the ’Horizontal’ album from 1968? I will blow anyone that can name me a track from the ‘Horizontal’ album.’’ Mo’Royce shouts out ‘’HORIZONTAL!! Now you have to blow me!!’’

‘’Staying Alive’’ was a slightly heavier cover than the others, but still held together brilliantly. The crowd went absolutely mad, everyone was clapping and cheering as Tragedy left the stage. When they returned they expressed how they had been a delightful band, and how we were all privileged to have heard them. Their encore was, of course, ‘’Tragedy’’. Not once did their energy slip, their smiles drop, or their prancing around wilt.

These guys do exactly what it says on the tin. Metal, Bee Gees, brilliant.

Fixxer - 1/5
Tragedy - 4/5

Review By Karlie M

 Tragedy


Barry Glibb
Mo'Royce Peterson
Robin Gibbens
Andy Gibbous Waning
The Lord Gibbeth

 Band Related Links
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 Review Score Code
- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
- What Was That?