Things got underway with the first show by Black Tower, which features folks from Crusades and The Visitors getting their black metal on. But first, some introduction action from festival main brain Emmanuel Sayer.
Black Tower at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
Erin sings!
Black Tower at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
Scotty strikes a stance.
Black Tower at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
As Emmanuel pointed out, Uranium Comeback played their first show at the Gaga Weekend; since then they've hit the stage about a dozen times. The secret of their success: "Don't play."
Uranium Comeback at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
Also, Seiji is back from Japan (well, he's been back for a while) and once again playing bass and writing a new song.
Uranium Comeback at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs played a fun set at last year's Ottawa Explosion. This time around they were really on fire.
Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
Drumming action!
Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
Montreal's Bummer played a really great set; this was my first time seeing them. They had hardcore punk and some chorused guitar sound that made me think of The Chameleons.
Bummer at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
I zipped over to get their seven-inch as soon as they were done.
Bummer at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
Hamilton's TV Freaks ended things with a bang; they have a wild frontman and a great Stooges-meets-Black Flag sound.
TV Freaks at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
Audience participation action!
TV Freaks at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
The crowd goes wild!
TV Freaks at Ottawa Explosion, June 19, 2013
The action continues today!
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