Gig Review: Nile & Krisiun
Venue: The Garage
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Date: Nov 6, 2022
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Venue: The Garage - Date: Nov 6, 2022 -
Making the journey from our Citadel was treacherous, and we arrive at the venue about 2 hours early stinking of exactly one pint of Shipyard from the local Spoonies. Confused by the fact that there's no queue we go around the back, Chort puffing away on a £3 vape. He says, no problem, our interview with Krisiun and Nile is coming up we have plenty of time. After some awkward standing around and a pretty enjoyable drum sound check we are ushered into the pub attached (?) to the Garage, the venue for tonight's festivities.
We chatted to Moyses from Krisiun and Karl from Nile, and you can check that out on our new episode of the Heavy Metal Citadel. Super nice guys and a good laugh too. By the time we finished we were starving so went to fill our gaping maws with some McDools. Yummers! A few pints and chocolates later we arrive at the show just in time for Krisiun, with apologies to the opening bands, In Element and Decrepid, who were undoubtedly pretty good.
Photo depiction: Brazilian brutality.
Krisiun of course are a force to be reckoned with. They say a triangle is the sturdiest shape, and so a three-piece therefore is the most enduring band member number. These brothers have been together for decades and it shows in their performance, delivering a well-practiced hammer blow to the cranium. The band was tighter than a tourniquet yet still felt organic. Bringing the drums to the forefront is brilliant as it really allows you to feel and see the militaristic pounding of songs like Combustion Inferno, which was a personal highlight. Only disappointment would be that they didn't play Bloodcraft, which for me is the most Krisiun song that ever Krisiun'd. By the time they closed with Hatred Inherit, the crowd was beaten down into a satisfied pulp.
Photo depiction: The newest Nile dynasty.
Stepping forth out of their sarcophagi was Nile. This was our first time seeing them with new members and it was absolutely brill. Railing through a diverse set list of old favourites and newer tunes, it kept you guessing. Karl always said it was hell to choose a setlist but this was a great one. The 3 pronged vocal attack was like a hydra spitting venomous incantations, hitting extra hard during the repeated chants in Kafir! and 4th Arra of Dagon. Praise Ra! The band is tight as ever, and the fret board acrobatics during classic Nile solos are an absolute must-see up close. For Lashed to the Slave Stick, Chort and I headed into the pit (Snake Pit Mating Frenzy?!) to get mashed up. it's a favourite of ours so we wanted to get the full lashing experience. Sarcophagus was also a highlight for me, taking me back to my teenage years, where as a young lad I watched Much Music in the depths of the Citadel. It was a the first song from Nile I heard and I was entranced by the video and the crushing vocals. Instant fan. Really couldn't have asked more from this gig. Shout outs to the bands, crew, and venue for making this happen!
Rating: 5 Brazilian Mummies/5
Written by: Chernoglav The Hero With The Silver Moustache
Sporting more than just a moustache under his hood, Chernoglav loves underground Metal, but also listens to a dynamic range of other sub-genres like Power. He’s also never had a moustache.
