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My Chemical Romance and Twin Atlantic, live from Edinburgh Corn Exchange
Walking into Edinburgh Corn Exchange this evening, you have to pinch yourself to actually believe that this is the venue. Despite its reported 3,000+ capacity, it looks like it holds about half that. Considering the last time the headliners were in this neck of the woods, they were filling arenas, tonight looks set to be very special.
First up though, are perhaps the luckiest band in the UK right now, Twin Atlantic. After being announced as support mere days ago, the crowd feel less than prepared for them, and despite all their best efforts, at times it feels like they're fighting a losing battle. However, that doesn't stop them performing with the musical precision and definition they have perfected over their last thirteen months of relentless touring. A deserving slot for a band that are unfortunately overlooked.
When the lights go down and the familiar voice of Dr Death Defying is heard over the PA, it's an infinitely surreal moment for any My Chemical Romance fan. As the majority of the crowd burst into hysterical screaming, Gerard Way - glowing red hair and all - stands proud centre stage; band surrounding him for one of the first shows they've played in over two years. Bursting into 'Na Na Na', quite clearly already an anthem, it's even more perfect in a live setting. Even only three weeks after its first airing, the crowd are already singing every word: a true testament to how remarkable this band still are.
Launching into second song 'Thank You For The Venom', the old MCR shine through the band's new personas: the familiar frantic aggression they mastered in 2004 colouring the music once more. Playing what seems like a flawless setlist, we are treated to an array of tracks from their last nine years as a band. The 'Revenge' era songs still explode with catharsis, those of 'The Black Parade' are still ingeniously theatrical and the inclusion of 'Bullets' favourite 'Our Lady Of Sorrows' is simply incendiary.
But tonight isn't just about celebrating the past. Oh no, tonight in Edinburgh we are treated to five brand new songs - one of which, 'Destroya', gets its first live run thanks to comic book favourite and 'Danger Days' bad guy Grant Morrison being in the crowd. Sounding quite literally like nothing you could ever imagine this band playing, the new tracks are bold, brashy and in-your-face-fun. Even the frontman's semi-attempt at rapping - honestly - is successful in the insanely pounding and catchy-as-hell 'Planetary (Go!)'
Towards the end of their hour and forty minutes, the set slows down for the big ones. 'The Ghost Of You' and 'Sleep' are melodramatic epics that leave a good section of the crowd a little awestruck. 'Cancer' is a fragile and delicate start to the encore, before the band choose to end the night on 'The Kids From Yesterday'; another track from 'Danger Days'. It's easy to question their choice of finish, but as Mikey Way is left alone on stage for one final bass solo, and the crowd are chanting his name, it feels less like the end, and more like a new beginning.
Proving themselves to once more reign supreme as one of modern rock's greats, there's no doubt that shows like tonight will become a rarity all over again. But how do we feel about that?
Well, bring on the Killjoys!
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First up though, are perhaps the luckiest band in the UK right now, Twin Atlantic. After being announced as support mere days ago, the crowd feel less than prepared for them, and despite all their best efforts, at times it feels like they're fighting a losing battle. However, that doesn't stop them performing with the musical precision and definition they have perfected over their last thirteen months of relentless touring. A deserving slot for a band that are unfortunately overlooked.
When the lights go down and the familiar voice of Dr Death Defying is heard over the PA, it's an infinitely surreal moment for any My Chemical Romance fan. As the majority of the crowd burst into hysterical screaming, Gerard Way - glowing red hair and all - stands proud centre stage; band surrounding him for one of the first shows they've played in over two years. Bursting into 'Na Na Na', quite clearly already an anthem, it's even more perfect in a live setting. Even only three weeks after its first airing, the crowd are already singing every word: a true testament to how remarkable this band still are.
Launching into second song 'Thank You For The Venom', the old MCR shine through the band's new personas: the familiar frantic aggression they mastered in 2004 colouring the music once more. Playing what seems like a flawless setlist, we are treated to an array of tracks from their last nine years as a band. The 'Revenge' era songs still explode with catharsis, those of 'The Black Parade' are still ingeniously theatrical and the inclusion of 'Bullets' favourite 'Our Lady Of Sorrows' is simply incendiary.
But tonight isn't just about celebrating the past. Oh no, tonight in Edinburgh we are treated to five brand new songs - one of which, 'Destroya', gets its first live run thanks to comic book favourite and 'Danger Days' bad guy Grant Morrison being in the crowd. Sounding quite literally like nothing you could ever imagine this band playing, the new tracks are bold, brashy and in-your-face-fun. Even the frontman's semi-attempt at rapping - honestly - is successful in the insanely pounding and catchy-as-hell 'Planetary (Go!)'
Towards the end of their hour and forty minutes, the set slows down for the big ones. 'The Ghost Of You' and 'Sleep' are melodramatic epics that leave a good section of the crowd a little awestruck. 'Cancer' is a fragile and delicate start to the encore, before the band choose to end the night on 'The Kids From Yesterday'; another track from 'Danger Days'. It's easy to question their choice of finish, but as Mikey Way is left alone on stage for one final bass solo, and the crowd are chanting his name, it feels less like the end, and more like a new beginning.
Proving themselves to once more reign supreme as one of modern rock's greats, there's no doubt that shows like tonight will become a rarity all over again. But how do we feel about that?
Well, bring on the Killjoys!
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