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Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff
26th june 2017
After what feels like an eternity (a 40 minute changeover in
fact) NYHC legends Madball are finally ready to do what
they do best. Right from the off the band mean business
and still remain one of the tightest bands in the game with a
flawless set spanning their whole career. ‘Set It Off ’ does just
that as limbs go flying and almost knocks this reviewer on
his arse stood on the edge of the chaos. Frontman and man
mountain Freddy Cricien is on fine form tonight vocally and
physically running about the stage and jumping like he did
in 1994. ‘DNA’ and ‘Hardcore Lives’ from the last record of
the same name sound colossal amongst the likes of ‘Pride
(Times Are Changing) and ‘Get Out’. Still here, still relevant,
still teaching everyone else how to do it, Madball ladies and
gentleman, long may they reign.
Words & Photos by Joshua Clarke
www.eliteonlinemag.com
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