Due to work and traffic due to driving from Dundalk, I arrived just in time to catch the end of Devilsome’s set, which was extra disappointing as I hadn’t seen them live before and they sounded fantastic. Hopefully I’ll catch them on camera some time down the road.
To say that Night Demon exploded onto the stage would be an understatement.
First of all, the scene was set by a mysterious cloaked figure who walked up onto the stage, red eyes glowing and knife held high, as if to bless (or protect) the stage from what was about to happen.
Brian Wilson emerged from the crowd and took his place behind the drum kit, and then, as if just materialising out of nowhere, Jarvis Leatherby and Armand John Anthony appeared on the stage and stormed towards the crowd, guitars held higher than the volume of the speakers.
Their energy was infectious, and before long the crowd were right up front, not a stationary skull to be seen.
This enthusiasm got even more elevated when Leatherby jumped into the crowd, suddenly being surrounded by a swarm of fans with fists in the air.
Despite the chaotic movements of both guitarists, this band are a very well oiled machine, with musicianship to match their stage presence. Wilson’s precision and what seems like effortless power behind the drums provides a solid foundation for the guitar and bass to constantly play off each other.
The set covered their entire discography, and seemed like an unstoppable juggernaut of old school heavy metal, drawing influence from the likes of Black Sabbath, Motörhead and Thin Lizzy.
A Night Demon gig is a high-octane experience, and their musicianship, crowd interaction and overall energy create an unforgettable experience for any metal fan.
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