Back to Hell

Fresh Hell returned from hibernation/maternity leave early in January for a show at Black Squirrel Books, on a bill stacked with gravelly voices and emotive singing. First up were Laniard - here's Steve and Kieran!



Guitar action with Jon Creeden!



A shouty bit!



Steve hits!



Bass and beard action with Kieran!



Extra Steve!



More other Steve!



They were followed by Philadelphia's Sold, doing some organ-inflected post punk. Here's frontman Ted!



Keyboard and bass action with Stefan and Scott!



Stefan sings!



Rhythm section action with Scott and Jon!



More Jon!



Sold were doing a brief Canadian tour with Montreal's Laureate, who hit the stage next. I saw them about a year ago, opening for Doc Hopper at Targ. Here's Giancarlo!



Percussive action with Mike!



Bass action with Erin!



More Giancarlo!



Tapping action with Mike!



Extra Erin!



Fresh Hell wrapped things up with an energetic set. Here's Steve and Devin!



Occasional Flying Hellfish Corey sings!



Contemplative action with Vance!



More Steve!



More Devin!



A fine return to form.