THEKLA, BRISTOL
Gothenburg’s melodeath pioneers warm up in the west
of Bristol’s most beloved venues – not least because it’s a converted cargo boat – but its stage limitations are exposed from the moment frontman TonyWith a sound reminiscent of early Killswitch Engage, the tracks and debut record from last year. Benefitting from a rousing sound and a receptive audience, they continue to show why they’re one of the best breakthrough bands of the decade thus far, delivering a bruising half hour of nu metal-inspired deathcore that finishes on the ever-excellent For the record, they manage to all fit on stage… just.
