Band of Skulls

Band of Skulls
The Institute, Birmingham 06/11/2014

Southampton based garage rock group, Band of Skulls, are currently touring their third studio album, with great success. I had the opportunity to see the ‘scuzzy’ group at the Institute in Birmingham. The night would be impossible to review without even mentioning the support. Hairy Japanese four-piece acid punk band, ‘Bo Ningen’ certainly did their job as a warm up. The energetic group violently thrashed at their guitars for the entirety of their set before ending up in the audience and with their instruments being swung around their heads.

Once the audience were thoroughly warmed up, and maybe a little frightened, the Band of Skulls entered the stage with face melting riffs and bluesy choruses. The crowd started of timid yet the friendly vibes of the group and the intimacy of the old style venue, increased the entire atmosphere of the set.

The Band of Skulls put on a truly breath-taking and rather remarkable live performance. Lead guitarist and vocals, Russell Marsden, perfected every wining note, contrasting expertly with the low rhythmic bass of Emma Richardson and the rattling drums of Matt Hayward. I would defiantly recommend going to see this group, if the chance arises.