Opening the night for this evening of rock n roll, was Devere (8), who despite having to work limited space delivered an energetic set and made the most of every inch available.
The sound quality was balanced for the small room, with each instrument clearly defined. The band’s effort to build momentum was clear as they encouraged clapping and participation to build up their songs.
Devere was a great choice for supporting Asomvel as they warmed up the crowd and got the evening going on a positive note ready for the headliners.
The headliners, Asomvel (9) took things up a level with a performance steeped in the loud raw rock spirit, backed by a towering wall of Marshall amps, they obviously have a lot of Motorhead about them, really showing the old-school aesthetic, from the first moments they ran on stage their energy was relentless.
Singer/guitarist Ralph has a powerful, Lemmy-esque vocals hit some killer notes and drove the night forward. Crowd-interaction was constant - from call-and-response moments to leading a birthday cheer for bassist Lenny - strengthening the atmosphere. If It’s Too Loud, You’re Too Old became a highlight of the set, perfectly capturing the band’s humour and attitude.
Asomvel are an old school treat, rock n roll at it's most rough and ready. Throughout the night the crowd stayed engaged, with plenty of headbanging, raised horns and a tangible buzz that peaked during Asomvel’s set. Both bands proved that even in a small space they could deliver high-performance performances that breathed fresh life into the classic rock sound.
Personally, I’d love to see them both on a larger stage, where their presence could really explode.
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