head with these guys. Jimmy O. and Mikey Sorbel-
lo bounce off each other’s energy as the crowd are
eating it up and are drooling for more. We say with
total confidence that this duo are one of the most
important acts on today’s line-up.
Merthyr Tudfil natives FLORENCE BLACK took to
stage two and raise the energy levels up to concus-
sive levels of kick ass. In and out in a flash, the trio
don’t waste any time in delivering the goods, includ-
ing one seriously adrenaline pumping rendition of
Budgie’s classic belter ‘Breadfan’. A rite of passage
for any Welsh rock n’ roll band with whiplashing
repercussions and concussions, executed with horn
raising satisfaction.
dripping with clichés. The least we say about this
four-piece the better. THE GRAVELTONES, how-
ever, save the day as the Australian duo are simply
breath-taking. No bullshit, no gimmicks, just a shot
of contemporary rock n’ roll straight into our sys-
tems. Embracing progressive ideals to a genre that
desperately needs it, HRH hit the nail on the
TYKETTO have, in their own words, been kick-
ing our ass for 26 years with their brand of radio
friendly power rock. A big statement, but we can
see where they’re coming from. If by that they mean
churning out choruses that would sound great on a
Glee soundtrack, then absolutely. Looking over their
audience, we can’t deny the hold they have over
their loyal fans who’re living for every epic chorus
they chuck our way. Definitely one of our guilty
pleasures of the weekend. Y&T ultimately fall short
as a follow up. Unable to match the charm of their
predecessors and are as exciting as a korma with a
plain naan, die-hard fans only apply.
Though the HRH experience is by no means the
heaviest event on the planet it does have its gems.
That’s where Leeds fire breathers CHASING
DRAGONS come kicking down the gates, waving
the flag for melodic metalcore. Having to compete
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