Horsell Common
took to the stage at about 8pm. The 3 piece have established themselves on the
Australian
touring scene. As the band have said, they love being on the road, and have supported such
acts as Kisschasey, Taking Back Sunday and AFI. As it were the last time I saw the
band, they put on a another great show. Their earnest playing, and hard edged punk sound
delivering an enjoyable set.

Songs like “The Disaster” from the Satellite
Wonderland EP, are a good indication of the band’s sound and capability.

The
audience was brimming with anticipation by the time Behind Crimson Eyes walked on
stage. The band has obviously found their way into the hearts and homes of Australia’s youth.
Their debut album, A Revelation for Despair has been creating quite a buzz,
getting plenty of airplay on Triple J. With dark rock/emo/punk music finding an ever growing
popularity, BCE appear to be leading the Australian charge.

Dressed entirely in
black and adorning strips of black tape wound around their arms and chests, they seemed to
fill every inch of stage with their aura alone. The set was packed with punchy, loud and
energetic songs. Lead singer, Josh, doing an excellent job of getting the crowd pumped, with
his angry wails, constant pacing and face offs with the fans in the front row. The other 4
members of the band putting their all into their playing, keeping the up the fast pace
throughout the set.

The gig was obviously catered with a younger crowd in mind,
where they could get their fill of rock in a alcohol free zone. Both bands quenched the thirst
of the audience and gave them what they came to see.