

While the group has had a seemingly ever-shifting line-up of musicians over the last 12 years or so, no one at the Cambo seemed to care and the band pulled plenty of Rock Star 101 poses for the hungry crowd. Known for its catchy mix of riffs, massive choruses and sing-along lines, it seemed Escape the Fate could do no wrong tonight, with both band and audience on fire. Amusingly, the band elected to start three minutes late to give Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody time to finish, as the crowd was deep in recital mode!

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By now the room was completely full and totally ready to get its rock on.
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However, considering the band were about to launch into a set that featured its entire 'This War is Ours' album, plus a set of 'greatest hits', that was probably a good idea. Things started in a somewhat sedate manner, but once all the guys were warmed up, there was plenty of movement on stage and the crowd returned in kind, including some impressive screams and growls from one particular audience member.Įscape the Fate kicked off nice and early. It's probably for good reason, given the band's mix of emotive verses and hooky choruses with some spit and polish thrown in thanks to some subtle backing tracks. Sadly this was true for all three acts on stage tonight.Īlso from Brisbane, five-piece Awaken I Am took to the stage in front of plenty of fans, if the healthy applause and sing-alongs were anything to go by.

Perhaps the biggest qualm would be a lack of stage volume for punters right up against the barrier on account of the guitars and bass all going direct to the desk via amp modellers. The group offered the already-half-full room a short set of polished, accessible tracks including some lazily paced ballads and plenty of big choruses.

But behind the storied walls of Newcastle's iconic Cambridge Hotel you'd have been forgiven for thinking it was a balmy summer evening – such were the conditions created by the teeming mass of bodies in attendance to watch the American rock band smash through its lauded 2008 album 'This War is Ours' in its entirety.įirst on stage though was Brisbane four-piece outfit Between Kings. Check out the tour dates below.Words and Pics: It was a cold, wet night in Newcastle when Las Vegas band Escape the Fate rolled into town. Awaken I Am is an Active Rock band from Australia fronted by producer Jimmy Alexander. The Beauty In Tragedy comes out April 26 via Victory Records (Abandoned By Bears, Don’t Sleep, Wretched).Īwaken I Am will start their tour with Slaves next Thursday with Slaves in the band’s native country and will hit the states next month as they support SECRETS on their anniversary tour for Fragile Figures. via Shock and Zestone Records.Buy Shields and Crowns. His bandmates confirmed the news on social media writing. ‘Kin’ was our chance to bring those emotions to the surface and say what we needed towards the responsible party.”Īwaken I Am will also be hosting a public Reddit “Ask Me Anything” on Monday, March 18, on the r/PostHardcore subreddit. Official Music Video for Landslide by Awaken I Am.From the album Shields And Crowns Available Now. Connor Verner-Oakley, the guitarist for Brisbane post-hardcore band Awaken I Am, has passed away in a tragic accident. When asked about the meaning behind the track, drummer Luke McKenzie said, “What would you say to someone who took a loved one from you if you had the chance? Part of dealing with the loss of our brother Connor was coming to terms that he was taken from us far too soon and the anger stemming from that. Browse 2023 tour dates, venue details, concert reviews, photos, and more at Bandsintown. The EP is a tribute to former guitarist Connor Verner-Oakley who passed away last May. Get notified whenever Awaken I Am announces a live stream or a concert in your area Find tickets for Awaken I Am concerts near you. Australian post-hardcore group Awaken I Am have unveiled their music video for “ Kin“, the first video from their upcoming EP The Beauty In Tragedy. Rhonda Janette Latham, 72, was in September charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving relating to the May death of the former member of Brisbane rock band Awaken I Am.
