14th Feb many people were either spending love
times with their loved ones. Some were enjoying in S.W.A.G parties. In this day
their were activity in the underground scene as well. As far as I know 2 gigs
happened in the valley of woods one in Lalitpur Red Devils Pub whereas the
other one in Fluid Bar Kathmandu . We were only
able to cover one event. We attended Valentine Massacre II which happened in
Fluid Bar Thamel.
So let’s begin with the lineup. It was as follows
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Nihility
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Raven
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Zombie X Incest
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Calamitian
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Nude Terror
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Aakrosh
·
Undefined Human
·
Vomiting Snakes
The show Started at 1430hrs. Opening was done by Nihility
Technical/Brutal Death Metal Act all way from Banepa. Then it was followed by Raven then followed
by Zombie X Incest then Calamitian , Nude Terror, Aakrosh , Undefined Human and
finally Vomiting Snakes. Must say it was a well managed gig. So let us go in
detail.
VALENTINE MASSACRE II 2014
So talking about the gig, it started at 1430 2 and half
hour’s delay. It seems Delay has to become a culture in the scene. Even though
it was delayed by 2 and half hours the entire event was well managed. Must
applaud Aabeg and the entire Dying Out
Flame crew for backing out being the organizer as well as the co headlining
bands. Thanks to their backout that entire bands were able to play their slots.
This is a sign of true musician, organizing an event themselves and seeing that
other bands cannot get time to perform, cancelled their own slot. I guess this
is rarely done by any artist. Their act made them earn my more respect. In this
gig two bands made my day I will come about those bands later. Now leaving my
feelings haha coming to the gig .One thing I want to say to all drummers out
their “Gig ma auda chai afno pedals lera
au hai. Its better you bring your own gadgets and things you need apart from
the drum kit.”
Coming to Nihility they are a Technical/Brutal
Death Metal act from Banepa. This was my second time that I saw them live and
trust me they were terrific must say the band made my day. Inner feeling “I had
camera on my hand or else I would have joined the mosh” came to my nerve
hearing them live. One message to the band keeps up your work don’t worry about
getting gigs just practice and be more devoted to your music . I hope for the
best of this band and I see this band has a bright future if they remain consistent.
Then
comes Raven a Death Metal Act from Kathmandu . Guys I guess you didn’t take my words
seriously. Stop wasting time on stage. I guess you guys should be well prepared
while entering stage. Comeon guys “Stage
ma chire pachi zoom ko battery change garne atti nai bhayo hai.” You guys
were terrific but still be well prepared and check your equipments before
entering the stage.
Zombie X Incest an aspiring
Hardcore/grind act from Kathmandu . If I am not
wrong this is their 2nd gig and probably their drummer Anish second
last gig. Guys your set was awesome yet some mistake did happen. Their bassist
was not able to perform due to some reason but still the 3 piece played quite
well and I saw many people banging and moshing. Some errors were their but I am
quite sure it will be eradicated in coming gigs.
Then Calamitian a Slamming Brutal Death
Metal act from Lalitpur. I want to ask them “Man what did you guys ate before you guys entered the stage. Fucking
sick and Brutal.” I have seen these guys playing from quite a long time and
I had heard you guys created chaos in Pokhara during BURIED ALIVE but in this gig trust me people I must say this was
your best performance WAS THE BEST .
You guys made my day. Everyone was moshing and headbanging on these zombies
slot. If I am asked to name the best slam band from Nepal then now the 1st
name that comes on my mind and mouth will be CALAMITIAN for sure.
Hunger started to roll of so I was not able to witness NUDE TERROR’s slot. I am not going to
speak anything regarding them cause I was not present during their slot. I
arrived when they were playing their last song.
Aakrosh I guess I don’t have to speak
about them. Every gig that I witness them playing they are sounding much
intense and brutal. This band will be the dark horse in NEPALESE DEATH METAL
SCENE. Awesome set.
Undefined Human an aspiring Death
Metal Band from Hetauda. Seeing their face one could say that they were not
happy with their slot. Drummer was not able to hear anything and I could see
Sabin trying to communicate with Rajat through eye to eye contact. They refused
to play after playing 2 songs as they were not able to hear properly.
Lastly Vomiting Snake. A Post Thrash Metal
Band from Kathmandu . This was the first time I
saw this band performing and trust me seeing their face we could make it out
that the entire members were enjoying. Especially the Bassist. They were
terrific and were enjoying themselves which is a main thing intense mosh . I
liked their song Kranti the most. Awesome set. I wish this bands best wishes
for their future events.
Now coming to the main point.
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2 and half hour of delay that doesn’t make
sense. Bands coming without their drum pedals. I guess bands should come well
prepared and well equipped.
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Even in such delay of 2 and half hours bands all
bands were able to complete their slot as per the contract time i.e. 1800hrs,
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Again the same problem of sound system
Inadequate monitors. I have a message to guys from PATHSHALA Bijay , Rajiv sound was awesome but monitors ample bhena.
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Awesome sound on output. Happy to see that the
sound engineer comes from a metal background.
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Maximum crowd’s participation if I am not wrong
then the crowd was around 150.
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Message to the bands YOU ARE THEIR TO PERFORM SO
COME WELL EQUIPPED.
Well now time to rate the gig seeing all factor and talking
with the bands. It will be appropriate to rate the gig
(8/10)
nice review.. hardly anyone takes into account the mess ups at a gig.. keep it up.. its good to see the level of enthu..
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