Words and Pictures: Adrian Hextall \ MindHex Media The Quireboys, a band that somehow make you want to start drinking whiskey even if you’re tee total whilst reaching for a pack of Marlboro cigarettes when you’ve never taken a drag in your life. Quite what it is about this band but they epitomise the true […]
“The Temperance Movement is sensible people and in the midst of it I was being a bit of a fuckin’ fanny.” Phil Campbell
Paul’s zen-like state of being lost in his guitar tones and Phil’s on-stage movements all combined to present the audience with the Temperance Experience
With a longer graphic novel out now to accompany the music, the Starset universe is expanding rapidly and for those willing to put the time in to understand it, it’s a fascinating journey and one worth taking.
After playing ‘Yesterday’s Tears’ from the new album we were then treated to a super Zakk Wylde solo, where he came down from the stage and walked amongst the audience whist playing his guitar
Teutonic metal and stomping boots all round The Forum ensure that an encore is only a brief break away and when they return, we are treated to ‘Metal Heart’, ‘Teutonic Terror’ and ‘Balls to the Wall’ the song from their only US gold certified album. They could easily make their way up the bill at festivals next summer and will guarantee a full stage whichever one they play. Excellent stuff!