I had only arrived at the Rise of Avernus gig about 10
minutes prior to ROA starting. They were
still setting up their gear, lucky me. It was good to see that I wasn’t the
only "Metal Enthusiast" who had done a runner from one gig at The Manning Bar to The Stag
to see this gig.
It was a very special night as ROA played their
debut album L’Appel Du Vide from start to finish and I for one was really
looking forward to seeing this.
When you consider that there were a few big name head lining
bands playing on the same night and were within a 20 minute drive from each
venue, the turn out for tonight’s gig was around 30 people.
From the opening title, A Triptych Journey, right trough to
As Soleness Recedes, it was 45 minutes of amazing Doom metal. The vocals were
amazing live, from the soft calming vocals from Cat, to the frightening and
haunting vocals from both, Ben and Daniel.
The arrangements of the keyboard, drum, bass, guitar and
saxophone, yes saxophone, were just brilliant live. To hear the live version of
Embrace The Mayhem was truly a wonderful experience. The saxophonist did a tremendous job. Never in my life would have I ever though of
using a saxophone in metal, but to produce this live, just left me speechless.
ROA would have to be one of the best, if not THE best Doom
metal bands in Australia .
This is easily one of their best gigs that I have seen, and I have been to a
few. Their performance live is electric. Well done to all members of ROA. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for
ROA in 2014.
Band
members:
Matthew Bell - Guitar & Orchestral arrangements
Andrew Craig - Drums & Percussion
Cat Guirguis - Vocals & Keyboard
Ben Vanvollenhoven - Vocals
& Guitar
Daniel Warrington - Bass &
Vocals
Published by Collin Brophy
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