28 Days was back, and cold Canberran’s took hold of the opportunity and sprung out in spectacular form. The small ANU Bar accommodated the large influx of patrons with some light refreshments, comfy couches, pool tables and an outdoor garden for the smokers.

As the crowd made themselves comfortable, Raised by Wolves started their set. The vocalists monochromatic tone didn’t seem to arouse much of the crowd, instead they were highly distracted by the pool tables and bar. They played much of their album Equality and gave away free stickers which disappeared quickly and reappeared on the bar windows. The enthusiastic vocalist continued with his unenthusiastic vocals until Behind Crimson Eyes was due.

Having toured with Iron Maiden, Bullet For My Valentine and Atreyu, this monster of a band stood in front of a slightly intoxicated crowd. Behind Crimson Eyes begun their incredible set with a quick introduction. The audience immediately dropped their drinks and made their way swiftly to the floor. Dan Kerby quickly struck up a beat to get the crowd dancing. They pleased the crowd with The Bonesman from their top selling album A Revelation For Despair. A long set time allowed the band to play a wide variety of tracks from their discography including the classic Chapter 1: Art Of War. The previously uninterested crowd was now on the floor enjoying a great set from these Australian giants.

It was show time for 28 Days. Expectations were high for the veterans of the night and boy did they deliver. Everyone in the complex was here for one reason. It wasn’t Raised by Wolves, and it sure wasn’t Behind Crimson Eyes. The pool tables and the bar were suddenly evacuated to the floor. For the first time that night, a true crowd was on the floor. The band kicked off with a few obscene words and instantly spiralled into their first song.

With a new album on the way the crowd expected a sneak peak but instead the quartet continued rocking out to some older tunes like The Bird and Say What. The night was in full swing, including but not limited to drunk and disorderly conduct, awful dancing and more than enough alcoholic beverages. The band had not lost their touch or their fun, presenting a tight set consistently through the night. Their energy was channelled through the crowd and not wasted when the concert finished, where the majority of the crowd made the most of cheap drinks at the nearest pub and continued partying through the night.