As the rain departs after Exit
worthy was actually enjoyable.
It’s a shame most hide out
International, Skindred (9)
Bring back the 80s I say.
at the main stage preparing
arrive on the main stage
for Merthry’s own glorious
kicking the mosh pits off in
We go from this to Funeral
Blackout close the night.
good fashion. Singer Benji’s
For A Friend (7) whose
They’re probably too
another one whose banter with
appearance at The Big
young to understand FOTL’s
the crowd always pays off. It
Weekend was a little left
jokes anyway.
has to be said, I don’t think
behind and lack lustre, tonight
there’s ever been a moment
however proves to be the
In tradition The Blackout
Skindred have played badly,
opposite. Matt Davies breaks
(8)
but it’s always Benji who
a sweat and shows enthusiasm
lunatics, seeing who can swing
pulls through, who everyone’s
despite what little life Funeral
the mic stand in the sweetest
watching, who leads the band
appeared to have left in the
manner. They bring out what
through the set.
music industry, the crowd
feels like a hit list but the kids
seem to change that feeling.
lap it up because they play to
The most obscure band of the
Hopefully Funeral will be with
full potential. Anyone around
day is handed to Jettblack
us for some time more.
Merthyr at that time could
(7).
Early 80s hair rock is
jump around the stage like
probably hear the applause
what comes to mind when
Future Of The Left (9)
and crowd singing along like it
you see this band on stage.
definitely one of the highlights
was their last night on earth.
Throughout the set they line up,
of the night. With them, it’s
An eccentric end to a fantastic
raise their guitars and in a Bon
not just a rock gig you’re
festival. We only hope it comes
Jovi fashion play like they’re
getting, it’s a comedy set as the
back next year.
playing to an arena. What I
banter on stage gets the crowd
thought was going to be cringe
belly aching with laughter.
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