Killing JokeFri 10 Oct 2003 Jaz Coleman brings mystery and menace to the Academy.Killing Joke
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| Killing Joke | To a roar of thunder the darker side of Killing Joke took the stage to a cheer of expectation. Undoubtedly Jaz Coleman steals the stage with a presence that has an air of mystery and menace. The music is heavy with clear vocals, punk with a heavy rock vibe.
As Jaz Coleman’s hood slips back he’s graceful moves belie the power of his voice. A pounding beat fills the air and Killing Joke are in full swing.
Started in 1978, Killing Joke have metamorphosed both in line up styles and genres. From punk thrash to romantic notions and now tonight Killing Joke are in an energetic faze encompassing much of their former genres. The occultism of Jaz Coleman is dark, powerful and compliments the musical set.
Bristol Academy had filled with a mature audience, not to say that there weren’t the appreciative young there. The fervour of Killing Joke was immediately infectious, with the crowd frenzied and entranced by the return of this Great Band.
Alas Dave Grohl was not behind the drums tonight but don’t miss him on the new album, Killing Jokes, first for seven years.
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- Chris Maher - Vocals
- Tom Clements - Guitar
- Kev Gaffney - Bass
- Mel Stewart - Drums
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| i (def) i | Heavy metal pumped out at a fast rate i (def) i from Manchester played to a near empty Bristol Academy that continued to fill whilst they were on stage. With the Academy near full at the last guitar cord died they left the stage to a warm applause.
This band on their own night would go down a treat. Aggression was in full control as they torn through their set.A great band with a future.
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