Symposium had been heralded as the "Best Live Band in Britain" by Melody Maker in March 1997 and the band was riding high having scored a #25 hit, "Farewell to Twilight" earlier in the year, with their following up single, "The Answer To Why I Hate You" currently sitting in the Top 40 at the … Continue reading GIG 331: Symposium – The Electric Ballroom, 4th June 1997
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GIG 330: Die Laughing – The Falcon, 23rd May 1997
I'd not seen Die Laughing for over a year (GIG 264) but managed to get down to The Falcon in Camden in time to see their headline slot this Friday evening. I'd been drinking with a few friends in Finchley before hand, so unfortunately missed the support bands, but arrived in time to catch up … Continue reading GIG 330: Die Laughing – The Falcon, 23rd May 1997
GIG 329: Marilyn Manson / Pist*On – Brixton Academy, 20th May 1997
Marilyn Manson's "Dead To The World" tour returned to London in all it's pomp and glory. Still supporting their 1996 release, "Antichrist Superstar", I'd seen their first ever UK performance the previous December (GIG 312) when they first passed through. That gig had eventually been at The Forum in Kentish Town, but the band had … Continue reading GIG 329: Marilyn Manson / Pist*On – Brixton Academy, 20th May 1997
GIG 328: Faith No More – Astoria, 14th May 1997
I really can't recall if Faith No More actually had a support band or not (I know they had special guests on the ticket). I know I didn't see one, and the fact that Faith No More played an epic twenty-one song set makes me think they may have just gone without a support and … Continue reading GIG 328: Faith No More – Astoria, 14th May 1997
GIG 327: Type O Negative / Entombed – Brixton Academy, 13th May 1997
I'm really not sure why I didn't enjoy this gig. Type O Negative were one of my favourite bands at the time, whom I'd seen twice before and were amazing live, plus Brixton Academy is one of my favourite venues. Loads of my friends were at the gig, but for some reason this Tuesday night … Continue reading GIG 327: Type O Negative / Entombed – Brixton Academy, 13th May 1997
GIG 326 : The Merry Thoughts / Revolution By Night / Nekromantic – Borderline, 4th May 1997
I'll always remember when I first heard The Merry Thoughts. I walked into Resurrection Records, a fantastic record store (and label) who operated in a basement on Camden High Street between the markets. I walked in and Andy (the owner), after saying hi, said "This is not Sisters of Mercy". To be honest he did … Continue reading GIG 326 : The Merry Thoughts / Revolution By Night / Nekromantic – Borderline, 4th May 1997
GIG 325 : Live – The Forum, 17th April 1997
Live really broke on to the scene with their third album, "Throwing Copper", which came out in 1994. They were massive in the States, with multiple #1 albums and hit singles, but never achieved anywhere near the same level of success here in the UK. Their highest chart positions being #31 for their 1997 "Secret … Continue reading GIG 325 : Live – The Forum, 17th April 1997
Angus’ Most Played Top 100 Bands October 2023
Ever since 2010 I’ve kept track of the music I listen to each month. It’s fascinating to see how some bands stay with me over the years whilst others have their moment on my stereo before vanishing from my mind… well, until years later when I check out to see what I was listening to … Continue reading Angus’ Most Played Top 100 Bands October 2023
GIG 324: Project Pitchfork / Chaos Engine – The Underworld, 3rd April 1997
Project Pitchfork had become one of my favourite bands so I was thrilled when they accounced a gig at The Underworld in Camden. Only a few stops on the tube and one of my favourite venues. It was a Thursday night, and a friends (Banshee) birthday, although he didn't come to the gig but a … Continue reading GIG 324: Project Pitchfork / Chaos Engine – The Underworld, 3rd April 1997
GIG 323 : Pist*On – Camden Palace, 1st April 1997
US band Pist*On were the live band at Feet First at Camden Palace on this evening. They were a gothic metal band in a similar vein to Type O Negative (who were friends of the bands), although never reached the same heights at their Brooklyn neighbours did. Pist*On were touring to support their first album, … Continue reading GIG 323 : Pist*On – Camden Palace, 1st April 1997
Voices From The Pulpit 