METALTALK • OCTOBER 2021
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CATS IN SPAC The UK’s favourite intergalactic felines crash land into the capital for the final date of their Dive Into Atlantis tour. Fellow London based rockers Vambo were in tow, making this a special double whammy homecoming night for both bands. Rolled over from previous dates due to the pandemic, a healthy crowd gathered despite various reports of attendances around the country for all bands consistently down by approximately 25% due to COVID-19 related no shows. The London fans made the bands proud, proving that if you put a quality bill together, the people will come. With arena tours as special guests to Deep Purple, Thunder and Status Quo under their belt and the seemingly dwindling pandemic showing light at the end of the tunnel, this is most definitely Cats in Space’ moment and their first chance to tour their latest opus. From Narnia to Atlantis, from space ship to submarine, the cats are back with a new captain at the bridge control. With Mark Pascall now departed, Damien Edwards has been beamed up to add the next mix to this wonderfully unique band.
WORDS: DAVE BONNEY / PHOTOGRAPHY: ROBERT SUTTON
From Jeff Wayne’s War Of The Worlds and Supersonic ‘70s, Edwards brings an absolutely astounding set of pipes to the table. With the greatest respect to Pascall, who did a fine job replacing Paul Manzi, some things are just meant to be. Looking resplendent in a glittery sequined flamed jacket, Edwards brought the glitz and glam to a damp 50
