Showing posts with label Loviatar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Loviatar. Show all posts

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Plants and animals

Continuing in the theme of "loud shows in April at Black Squirrel Books," we have Loviatar's debut between the stacks (of books, that is, not amplifiers - they probably already had that covered), alongside Sherbrooke sludge lords Aulnes and local shredders Hunter Gatherer, who kicked things off. Unfortunately I missed most of their set, so here's a trio of snaps featuring guitarist Garrett and drummer Kelso.

Hunter Gatherer at Black Squirrel Books

More gathering action!

Hunter Gatherer at Black Squirrel Books

Singing drummer action!

Hunter Gatherer at Black Squirrel Books

On to Aulnes, who played a crushing set.

Aulnes at Black Squirrel Books

Percussive action!

Aulnes at Black Squirrel Books

The whole lot!

Aulnes at Black Squirrel Books

Headbanging action!

Aulnes at Black Squirrel Books

Closeup action!

Aulnes at Black Squirrel Books

Rhythm section action!

Aulnes at Black Squirrel Books

Loviatar brought it all home. Here's Justin and Mike!

Loviatar at Black Squirrel Books

J.P. hits!

Loviatar at Black Squirrel Books

Shane frets!

Loviatar at Black Squirrel Books

The whole lot!

Loviatar at Black Squirrel Books

Rhythm section action!

Loviatar at Black Squirrel Books

Justin sings!

Loviatar at Black Squirrel Books

Good stuff all around!

Monday, November 19, 2018

Thunder and lighting

A week ago I traipsed over to Cafe DeKcuf for some psychedelic-metal-doom-rock action. Philadelphia's Ecstatic Vision were on tour for a few days, and dropped into Cafe DeKcuf to blow minds and scorch eyeballs. They were joined by Norilsk, Montreal's Black Sails For Red Seas, with Longhouse kicking things off. Here's Mike on drums!

Longhouse at Cafe DeKcuf

Shane (also of Loviatar) handled all the guitar duties.

Longhouse at Cafe DeKcuf

Bass action with Josh!

Longhouse at Cafe DeKcuf

Extra Mike!

Longhouse at Cafe DeKcuf

Lengthy action!

Longhouse at Cafe DeKcuf

Housed action!

Longhouse at Cafe DeKcuf

The whole lot!

Longhouse at Cafe DeKcuf

A shouty bit!

Longhouse at Cafe DeKcuf

Rhythmic action!

Longhouse at Cafe DeKcuf

I was really impressed by Black Sails For Red Seas' appropriately named "doomgaze" - definitely a band I'm keen to check out again. Here's some bass action with Christian!

Black Sails For Red Seas at Cafe DeKcuf

James hits!

Black Sails For Red Seas at Cafe DeKcuf

Guitar action with Eric and Georges!

Black Sails For Red Seas at Cafe DeKcuf

More Georges!

Black Sails For Red Seas at Cafe DeKcuf

Extra Eric!

Black Sails For Red Seas at Cafe DeKcuf

More Christian!

Black Sails For Red Seas at Cafe DeKcuf

Even more Eric!

Black Sails For Red Seas at Cafe DeKcuf

More James!

Black Sails For Red Seas at Cafe DeKcuf

Norilsk played a crisp set of death-doom, with a guest appearance by Josh from Longhouse. They've just released a new mini-album, Weepers Of The Land. Here's guitarist Matt!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

Microphone devouring action with Nic!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

More guitar with Tom!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

Extra Matt and Nic!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

Eye-rolling action with Tom!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

Even more Nic!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

More Matt!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

Nick hits!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

Headingbanging action!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

Josh guested on the new album's title track, which he also co-wrote the lyrics for.

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

More Josh and Tom!

Norilsk at Cafe DeKcuf

I love the Stooged-out, Hawkwind worshipping vibe of Ecstatic Vision, but I confess that it's the last time I go to see them live because their constantly strobing lightshow made me want to put my eyes out. Here's frontman Doug!

Ecstatic Vision at Cafe DeKcuf

Doug sings!

Ecstatic Vision at Cafe DeKcuf

Bass action with Michael!

Ecstatic Vision at Cafe DeKcuf

Guitar action with Kevin!

Ecstatic Vision at Cafe DeKcuf

More guitar with Doug!

Ecstatic Vision at Cafe DeKcuf

Saxophone action!

Ecstatic Vision at Cafe DeKcuf

The whole lot! Unfortunately, I couldn't get a good shot of drummer Ricky.

Ecstatic Vision at Cafe DeKcuf

Another then my blistered orbs, a great night out.