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F R O N T M E N // W I T H // P I Z Z A Z Z
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There's something incredibly magic in the vibes & energy that is emitted from a band at a gig. When the entire room taps into that energy and becomes a part of that magic, you experience a level of nirvana like no other, it's as though for that moment in time, you are infinite.
Nothing else outside of the space exists, it's just the music and you in the universe.
The high that is created from that energy is surreal and I don't think unless you've experienced it, you could explain it all that well. I could talk about the science behind the chemical releases in the body but I don't want to take what is an incredible feeling during a gig and break it down into actions of the mind and body. Some things are best left enjoyed as pure magic.
One of the ways that these bands emit a fantastic energy is by having a frontman who embodies that energy, that atmosphere, with charisma that vibrates from the stage and continues to imprint on every person in the room.
For me, there are lots of incredible frontmen from bands I feel embody this persona; Bruce Dickinson certainly holds the sway over a crowd, Steven Tyler can certainly draw the attention of a room & Jon Bon Jovi, Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant, Jonathan Davis, Mustaine, Hetifeld, Cobain, Grohl and Eddie Vedder all exude (or did) a unique charisma that allows you to feed on that energy from their vocals & the bands sound.
There is one frontman who really steals the show for me and that's Corey Taylor of Slipknot/Stone Sour.
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| Corey Taylor - Slipknot 2015 |
A vocalist that can tame an audience of thousands, nay, hundreds of thousands, a man who's vocal range is pure magic and who's character really emits to the crowd; there's a high to be experienced from being in the same room as Taylor, that is hard to find anywhere else.
(The phone thing... dude's kinda got a point.)
When a band can formulate that energy and produce it through their sets, you end up with performances like this...
When a band can formulate that energy and produce it through their sets, you end up with performances like this...
That energy I talk about, I can't explain it, but this is kinda what it looks like...
It's not just on stage...
and even other bands agree...
(can you even imagine being on that stage..it's just almost too much)
and actually while we're on the subject that energy.. this video will get you pretty damn close.
THAT BASS.
So inspired to relive that energy, to feel those vibes, I started scouting emerging music with not just five magics but more, it would be a good idea to share with you the following emerging frontmen who are bringing that magic to stages around the world, the bands that you absolutely have to check out.
J A Z // D E L O R E A N
TANKUS THE HENGE
I stood in a festival tent, I was tired, it had been a long two days, the sun was beating down and I really wanted to rest, one more band I told myself.
I wandered in and set up my camera, I leant against the rail as the band readied themselves.
The next half hour is a blur of feeling as though I had fallen down the rabbit hole into wonderland, as though I'd wondered into some circus tent in middle victorian London and while I was weary I couldn't help but dance.
Tankus The Henge time felt like it stopped when you played, you spoke directly to my gypsy heart and I was never quite the same.
R I C H // M A Y O R
CAPTAIN TRIPS
This is sort of a double whammy. Not only is he frontman of wicked skatepunk band Captain Trips, but Rich is also a solo singer-songwriter and this dude can sing.
I was working in a studio late one night, I'd let a band in and I was just setting up to write a couple of features when this sound started up.
I felt as though I'd instantly been transported back to the skatepunk gigs of my teen years at local haunt The Void.
I told them I'd go to their first gig, I did and I've supported them ever since.
Rich has a release show coming up for his EP so make sure you check his tunes out and pop down to support local, live, emerging music.
T O M // W E S T
A L M E I D A
If you want to see a guitarist shred faster than I've ever seen anyone shred anything on Earth, then this is the band for you. But for me the magic emanates from the brilliant vocals of Tom West.
I've known this band for years and they're really in their comfort zone, their slaying stages across Europe, their latest record Social Media Circus is a testament to their song writing and I am so excited to share what these boys are doing next with all of you at LBW.
R Y A N // N I E M A N D T
KAMIKAZE TEST PILOTS
Ryan Niemandt of Kamikaze Test Pilots. I don't know even if there's words that would do this justice, you really really have to see this band live. The energy is just insane that is emmited from the stage during their sets. Ryan's African heritage is infused with his love of rock and I'm telling you now, frontmen with vocals and energy like this are rare to find.
Kamikaze Test Pilots are doing some awesome cool things currently and have a new record on the horizon, so probably check these boys out stat.
(Not only that he's a total dude and absolutely lovely, double cool points Ryan! To anyone popping to a show go and chat to the band after, maybe buy a cd!)
That's about all for now folks, but more coming in the next few days.
Look out for features from the interns all week next week and I'll be back the week after!
If you're in Reading on Friday, catch Kamikaze Test Pilots with support from Who Killed Nancy Johnson and The Bittertown Hounds for just £5
In London on Sunday at The Fiddler's Elbow catch Kamikaze Test Pilots.
There's not excuse not to check out the best in emerging live music.
Tune in, rock out and pop back soon.
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