So
finally we are back with the review column.. This is going to be the 1st
review in the past few months. Before we start off we will like to wish you all
a happy belated Shiva Ratri. I hope you
guys had an amazing time enjoying Baba jee’s Prashad.. Well talking about the
event Show No Mercy
is Sangeet Pathshala's Annual gig...
First of all a round of applauds to the entire Sangeet Pathsala
team for setting off a gig… We all are aware that SHOW NO MERCY is the annual
gig of Sangeet Pathshala which happens every year in Shiva Ratri and this was
the 3rd installment of the gig..
We would also like to thank Pathsala for launching title track of
RAKTAPYAS – III(ASURA SAMRAJYA) Feel free to Annihilate from the mighty Ronie
Olson (Ex-Vomitory/Gehennah, currently Turbocharged) solo project Private war.
Well before we start off we will like to make you guys aware that
this was the 3rd gig in the period of 15 days. Must say that February
is full of activities in the Nepalese Underground scene..
Well now starting off with the review. Yet having an awesome
lineup the gig was just satisfactory.. It could have been much better then
what happened. Way lots off flaws which we will talk about it below..
Starting up, the show was around 2 hours late which has been a
normal thing in our scene resulting 2 bands Binaash and Ugrakarma couldn't play. But hey the organizers did one awesome thing. They announced HELL AWAITS
gig which will constitute of Ugrakarma and Binaash on lineup and one more thing
that made a wise announcement that those people who shall bring the ticket of
Show no Mercy in that gig will have free entrance.. A round of applause to the
entire team for this announcement.. Seriously you guys have earned my respect. This is one good sign which clearly reflects
professionalism and as well as the sign of scene getting more systematic day by
day.. There were some things that annoyed me but the one that almost let me to
leave the show was the sound system.. Probably one of the most annoying sound
arrangements I have ever witnessed. I should be honest in this thing cause it
was what everybody felt. I am not going to talk much about this and I hope the
concerned people got what I am trying to say..
Starting up with the gig like I mention it was almost 2 hours
delay, this has been the common thing in our scene. The gig was supposed to
start at 11 but started around 2 pm..
Starting up with Fragments they opened the show.. Young band and
also the winners of 11th KcmICMC more practice and devotion is
needed. I just want to say live up with your achievements. Mark my words you
guys have potential and I am expecting much intensity from you guys in coming
future.
The second band to play was ATROCITY a hardcore band fronted by
former HATEBOOK’s frontman Navin. I really love this bands song Jhim Jhim sanu.
The song I AM MOTE dedicated to Navin a.k.a mote himself is the bands new track
… The band played 5 songs. They had Strangles former drummer Bikrant as guest
drummer in their last 2 songs.. The
thing that attracted me most about this band is Navin’s stage presence and
interaction with the crowds. The thing that I didn't like was that the
guitarist throwing his guitarist and leaving the stage. The guitarist was not
able to hear properly in the monitor I can understand how annoying it becomes
when you can’t hear what your bandmates are playing but throwing your gadgets
and leaving the stage means you are insulting your instrument as well as the
art of music. I just want to comment 2 things “Learn to tame your anger” and “Be
prepared to play at any conditions if not simply leave the stage rather than
throwing your equipments.” You guys need to be regular in practice “Ajja practice garnu paro dherai thau ma
almalaiae ra chiplako thyo bajauda”. I hope you guys take my word
seriously.
The third band of the show was Breach Not Broken.. You guys were
amazing although I am not much in new age of metal but being honest I loved you
guys stage presence.. The only thing I want to comment is Please don’t consume
much time on adjustments every extra minute consumed affects the bands who will
be playing later.. I hope you guys will consider this things in coming days..
After Breach Not Broken, Horny Monks hit the stage.. I really
loved this band and they were pretty amazing. Manil was not playing as he was
on Australia
tour with Underside so Pranoya from Vomiting Snakes served the duty of bass for
Horny Monks.. No comments for them I just loved them. Niroj man no one can
predict you on stage. Keep that rocking moves going on..
The band that I was waiting finally came on stage my all time
favorite Pokhara based Death Metal band Kaal I have been following this band
from quite a long time. Being a fan of the band I felt upset that the band left
the stage after they played 3 songs. They were supposed to play 5 songs. The
band was continuously asking the sound person to adjust their sound in monitors
but the sound crews were not able to work on it. I could easily see the
irritation on the bandmates face.. The band tried their level best to cope but
every thing has a limit and the band left as soon as they played their 3rd
track. Kaal is one of the elite death metal band of Nepal and every one were
pissed off with the sound while returning home I heard some of our senior also
commenting Worst Sound arrangements for
one of the best Death Metal band of the country. I just want to comment one
thing to the organizer; Guys please put some professionals on sound.
After kaal, Vomiting snakes entered the stage. One tight Post
thrash metal band and one of my favorite band. This was probably the last show
of their guitarist Rozan as soon he is going abroad in a matter of a month .
The band members are also the organizers of the show.. Massive response from the
crowd we could feel meat everywhere in the pit.. I don’t want to comment
anything to the band performance. The only thing that hit me was that being the
organizer themselves it would have been awesome if they could have canceled
there set or have squeezed their set least one of the two bands who were unable
to play could have played.. Even though the band was pretty amazing, the band
could have earned much respect if they had done it. Talking about there set
they always urge me to hit the pit..
Since it was almost 6.25 the other band was the final one.
Elemental from India
was the last band to perform. Recently they had played in BIG69 and we could
see the shows impact on the bands performance as well. Bad blood is one of my
favorite track of Elemental. To be honest they ripped my heads off. Amazing
stage performance, my jaws were open witnessing Anchal the bands frontman
moshing and singing. I was shocked hearing his vocal range. Everyone were
moshing and even their music urged me to pack my things and enter the pit. This
guys do have amazing stage presence and were constantly communicating with the
crowds which is pretty amazing.. I just want to say loved them..
Since it was already 7 so Binaash and Ugrakarma set had to be
cancelled. In short two bands were not able to play.. This has been a common
problem in here in Nepal
from past few years. It’s been a long time since the entire lineup has not been
able to play on the shows. Sometimes the venues time limit is the problem and
sometimes security officials. Well in SHOW NO MERCY the situation was in the
organizers favor and they were not able to grab this opportunities.
The
some of the plus points of the show were
·
Opportunity to young bands.
·
Variation
of genre in the lineup.
·
Announcement
of HELL AWAITS gig which will constitute of Ugrakarma and Binaash in lineup as
they were unable to play due to time limit.
·
Organizers
made a wise announcement that those people who will bring the ticket of Show no
Mercy in HELL AWAITS will have free entrance.
Drawbacks
were
·
Annoying
sound system.
·
Wrong
attitude of ATROCITY’s guitarist throwing his guitars.
·
Bands
consuming way lot of time on sound adjustment.
·
Crowds
were also talking that the show has lost its charm.
·
Binaash
and Ugrakarma were not able to play there slot
Suggestions:
·
Allocation
of time frame must be done to every band.
·
A
trained sound engineer is a must to handle sounds.
I just want to say one thing to the crowds IT’S A METAL GIG NOT SOME MAINSTREAM GIG SHOW HORNS INSTEAD OF
CLAPPING.
Now rating the gig personally I am also not happy cause I had an
instance headache after I came back home and I assume many of us had the same
problem. So rating the gig.
(4.5/10)
We are expecting much from you guys I hope you guys live up to it.
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