Photo credit: Martin Thompson
The moment of truth came for the new Inglorious line-up on the first night of their biggest tour yet in Southampton last night and if the reviews are anything to go by, the boys are doing alright.
Tonight in Bristol they are supported by the city’s own grunge outfit Flowerpot, who are bringing their alternative energy to modern rock. This is a band that is doing its own thing and bringing their original music to an already substantial crowd in this 2,000 capacity venue. They should be proud.
Hard rocking Londoners City of Thieves up next, bringing some fast paced riffage with floor-shaking vibes so loud it’s making it hard to breathe.
Lead singer Jamie’s t-shirt slogan seems so apt, it reads; “arrive, raise hell, leave” as that’s exactly what they do, it seems. Loaded with swag and confidence, there’s no need for niceties as they soar through their set bringing melodic and screeching rock relentlessly, namely during Incinerator which stands out as a highlight.
This bunch gives the impression they don’t give a damn, but they really know their stuff, ending their set on a high with Buzzed up City.
Inglorious congregate on-stage to the sound of their own song, ditching the previously used Match of the Day theme tune. Nathan James is bringing all of the well-honed confidence in his larger than life blond locks and fringed shirt and jeans, starting the set in a whirlwind of dramatically backlit smoke, highlights and tassels.
With new additions Danny Dela Cruz (guitar), Dan Stevens (guitar) and Vinnie Colla (bass) giving the music the respect it deserves, using their own styles rather than replicating those than came before them, the crowd is treated to tunes from the latest album Ride to Nowhere like Where Are You Now?, Freak Show and Liar, with some more than coincidental hidden meanings following their rough times of late.
Mid-set a beautiful and personal rendition of Alanis Morissette’s Uninvited is added, as melancholic as the original, but fully rocked up for this crowd, giving it a stunning edge.
The band has given the crowd a night of fully fledged rock ‘n’ roll, with depth, character, attitude and without signs of giving up or in to anything. Look forward to more from this hard-working band; maybe the future of rock is still in safe hands.
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