Creeper – An amazing show, concert photographers dream and fans that dress to kill! Rock City gig review.
Last night, Rock City once again surpassed all expectations with a sold-out venue where people gathered to see the internationally acclaimed band, Creeper.
This English goth punk band draws inspiration from post-punk, emo, and glam rock. Formed by lead vocalist Will Gould in 2014, the band hails from Southampton, England. After signing with Roadrunner Records, Creeper released their second EP, ‘The Callous Heart,’ in September 2015. This band certainly put on a show like no other I’ve seen to date, and what a show it is. The theatrics alone are well worth seeing, with blood in abundance and a story that draws the audience in from the start. The band members all play their part, and the performance was simply mesmerizing. The fans themselves get into the whole performance with their makeup and goth clothing; they were certainly dressed to kill! As a concert photographer, I couldn’t ask for more. A steady stream of crowd surfers was steadily ferried from the back of the auditorium to the stage, keeping the ever-watchful security staff on their toes. What’s nice about Rock City is the camaraderie and friendliness of everybody, staff, and fans.
The music throughout the performance was superb, ranging from heavy rock to softer ballads, and of course, all about the dark side with the vampire theme! The band’s new album, ‘Sanguivore,’ is just brilliant, and I have the final version, which has been played constantly over the past few days. Opening with ‘Further Than Forever,’ which they played early on in the set, the song sets the scene for the rest of the album—a song that I’m sure will be a big hit. All of the songs are great, with ‘Teenage Sacrifice’ being another one that was popular. ‘Sanguivore’ is the biggest album Creeper has released, and its opening track is a nine-minute rock opera in the making. Kerrang magazine hits the nail on the head when their review describes it as ‘Further Than Forever is absolutely glorious, tempering twinkling keys, artful guitar soloing, and angelic harmonies.'”
Creeper Fans
Band members
Vocalist Will Gould
Guitarists Ian Miles Lawrie Pattison (Previously Oliver Burdett)
Bassist Sean Scott
Drummer Jake Fogarty (Previously Dan Bratton)
Keyboardist Hannah Greenwood
Albums:
Sanguivore – 2023
Sex, Death & the Infinitive Void – 2020
Eternity, In Your Arms – 2017
Creeper (EP) – 2014
American Noir (EP) – 2021
The Callous Heart (EP) – 2015
The Stranger (EP) – 2016
Christmas (EP) – 2017
Support Acts:
Save Face
Save Face – is an American rock band from New Jersey and formed in 2012. This band were really good, Exciting Entertaining with a flamboyant and dynamic front man – Tyler Povanda. The band all dressed in red boiler suits gripped the audience from the start.
Band Members:
Lead Vocals – Tyler Povanda (Save Face)
Bassist – Robbie Roe (Save Face)
Drummer – Dan Sakumoto (Save Face)
Guitar / Keys – Kent Soliday (Save Face)
Albums
Merci – 2018 (Studio Albums)
Another Kill For The Highlight Reel – 2021 (Studio Albums)
Save Face // My Heart, My Anchor – 2015 (EP)
Folly (EP) – 2016
Folly: On the Rocks (EP) – 2017
The Nightmares
The Nightmares from Newport in Wales were formed in 2018 and released their Debut Album Seance earlier this year. The band started the evening off with a brilliant opening act which was exciting and fast paced from the start. Certainly one to watch over the coming months – superb opening act.
Band Members
Lead Vocals / Guitar – Adam Parslow (The Nightmares)
Keys – Eleanor Coburn (The Nightmares)
Drummer – James Mattock (The Nightmares)
Bassist – Benjamin T. Mainwaring (The Nightmares)
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