Gig: Satyricon, Keep Of Kalessin, Insomnium
Venue: Carling Academy Islington, London
Date: 16 Sept, 2006
Summary: Packed house; good crowd; Large, good circle pit; Good metal
Insomnium: This was my first experience with Insomnuim. Technically OK. Very deliberate playing. Reminded me of the early Paradise Lost. Slower, black metal. I enjoyed it.
Keep of Kalessin: Again, haven't heard this band before. Very good on stage. Very loud and the sound didn't cope with the much faster playing then Insomnium.
Satyricon: I have seen Satyricon before. I just dont remember it too well (oops). I have one Satyricon album and I dont like it too much. I really enjoyed the gig. They were EXCELLENT live. They really know how to put on a good show for the crowd. The sound system didn't cope well with their sound but their performance made up for it. Ended with Reign in Blood by Slayer. Can't go wrong with that. The gig was good enough to make me listen to Satyricon's CD's again to see if I can get hold of something.
In general I had a great night (primarily thanks to Satyricon's performance). The venue was good, well controlled, air conned. Shite beer though as its the CARLING academy. Good crowd... even the pissed 14 year olds that couldn't stand at the end.