Metal Hammer UK

WATAIN/ ABBATH

In opening tonight’s four-band procession, the Swiss two-piece have to take the stage just 10 minutes after doors, which curses them with a modest congregation. At least their death metal-flecked nastiness wows those who’ve rocked up early, with the only thing louder than their cacophonous mix being the crack of jaws smacking the floor. Although their trve kvlt corpsepaint belies the sound of their bouncing goth metal anthems, are no less enthralling. Opener has a chorus catchier than the bubonic

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