Gallows - Sheffield Corporation ( 12/10/12 )

Gallows

+ Feed The Rhino

+ Brotherhood Of The Lake

Sheffield Corporation ( 12/10/12 )

Having seen Gallows plenty of times in the past, I believe this will be my 11th experience. However this was different as it was the first time I was going to witness a headline show with the new vocalist 

(Wade Mcneil) formally of the post hardcore outfit Alexisofire. Whom is taking over duties from previous Frontman (Frank Carter) who has decided to take up a new musical direction with the heavily Gaslight Anthem influenced band Pure Love who have there debut album hitting stores soon. However the jury is still out there as it dosent feel right to have a Canadian the frontman heading a band with songs such as "London is the Reason," and to many Gallows is Frank Carter and will take sometime adjusting, however after a really good first album and a change in lyrical direction do they still have it on stage, as there reputation really grow as an incredible live act with Frank at the helm.

The opening band was Brotherhood Of The Lake, the hardcore hitters who are growing an ever increasing reputation within the scene. However it was obvious the venue was to big to be able to fully appreciate there live show. There a band to be seen crammed into a little sweatbox with no barriers with plenty of interaction between the crowd and band. By this time the venue was rather empty and people were reluctant to stand right at front, which was by no fault of the band. They played a good set with some great moments, it was just a shame the crowd were not really up for it by this point. However its great exposure for Brothehood Of The Lake and they will be back. 6/10

Feed The Rhino are a fairly more common band in the circle, the venue gradually started to gets busier, however by no means was a packed out show. Feed The Rhino struggled with similar issues as Brotherhood Of The Lake with a lacklustre crowd which was a surprise. It seemed as if most only came for Gallows. There was a little more movement with a minority of the crowd singing along. There stage presence was a lot more comfortable than Brotherhood. Most likely due to having a lot more experience playing big events such as Hevy Festival and Download. Musically they demonstrated glimpses, why many suggest why they one of the best british live bands . Though it just felt the crowd was not into it which deduced the atmosphere around the venue whilst the band was on. 7/10

Whilst I was looking forward to Gallows, the question that kept entering my head was one of would the crowd pick up, and my answer to that was yes. As soon as the band came on and opened up with "Misery" there was plenty of movement within the crowd. The place was by no means full but was a good attendance on show. Gallows played a great selection of songs from both there old material and new stuff, which sounded even better live. Though it was the classics such as "London Is The Reason" and "Death Voices," which really pumped up the crowd. Vocally Wade is great and is on par with Frank, though for stage presence and that whole vive of attitude and unpredictability Frank Carter is a true font man and is Mr Gallows, and I don't think it will ever ben the same whilst with Wade, Gallows are still a brilliant live act. Nothing still beats the intro to "In The Belly Of The Shark," which is still a crowd favourite. And to put this icing on the cake a great finale by playing both "Abandon Ship" and "Orchestra Of Wolves," for the encore which left the crowd with not much left apart from to just smile at what they just witnessed. 8/10

Overall Gallows are still Gallows, a truly great live act and one not to be missed, the new songs sound huge though I think you know where I am going with this. In perception Frank Carter is to Gallows, what Freddie Mercury was to Queen though transfer that to the hardcore scene. For me he is irreplacable though hate of to Wade, whom is truly doing a very respectable job.