I like rock. I like metal. I pretty much like everything. But although The Scorpions are a world renowed name - apart from ‘that’ song, bizzarely I hadnt heard them before this evening.
It might have been the 8 page spread in Classic Rock last month that prickled up my curiousity, or it may have been the fact that they have such an intensely dedicated fan base, but something made me want to go and shoot this one and I’m glad I did!
Dragonforce was one of those big gigs that you stick in your diary, and yet your so busy it just sort of creeps up on you without a chance to get excited. Walking into the venue, I didnt really know what to expect, and the lack of any lighting for the support bands was not adding to my feeling of edginess.
Regardless, into the photo pit I went, and catching a glimpse of what was behind the curtain blocking off the stage, I couldnt quite believe what I saw. Oh my days!
Oh the Trout! I’ve been quite literally GAGGING to shoot Walter since the first time I saw him play many many years ago. If you like ripping solos and gurning faces, Walter is the man for you.
Current housewives favourites One Republic rolled into the Academy tonight to deliver the goods. Singles ‘Stop and Stare’ and ‘Apologise’ were obvious crowd pleasers, but the band deserve a lot of credit for the polished performance that they served up to the sold out crowd.
As support for One Republic later in the evening, Headway laid the path with blissful beats and layered guitars.
One from Meshuggah, more to follow…
Woooo! Yashin wasted no time in exploding - a stage dive into the audience signalled the start of the first song and delivered a message of intent that carried on throughout the night!
Local boys Castro proved to be quite the challenge to shoot - no matter how hard I tried, I just couldnt get the little buggers to stand still!
Hunched over, eyes closed and a grimace on his face, Robin Trower in the flesh is the epitome of Robin Trower the icon.
Aynsley Lister is a photographers dream and by regularly strolling forward to the front of the stage, he gives me the wake up call I need to invest in the 10-22mm Ultra Wide angle lense I’ve been drooling over!
