SANGUINE AND BETRAYAL OF FAITH PLAY NICALS, BODMIN (7TH APRIL)

Reviewed by Johnny Echo Echo

Nicals in Bodmin is rapidly becoming one of the great venues in the area to see live local bands and this Friday saw two great rock bands from Cornwall and Devon.. Eyedealsounds are presenting what the people want, the evidence being the good sized crowd that packed into the compact back room. We are talking Metal and we are talking Rawk, (the two middle fingers that were lost in a sawmill accident seem a rather common ailment these days...)

Betrayal of Faith, (it does what it says on the tin), are a rock/metal outfit from Cornwall that have a very fresh full rock sound. Mike Walby the lead singer has a raw and powerful voice that suits this style of music perfectly and in all honesty, is probably a requirement for the job. After a few recent line up changes, which have improved the band`s sound and their tightness when performing, Betrayal of Faith must be on line for more bookings as this excellent hard rock band put on shows like tonight`s. The commitment to the music is total and is a joy to behold when compared to others of their ilk.

But, Oh what the world was waiting for has just walked through the door... Sanguine are with us and we are the chosen ones! This female fronted rock/metal act from Exeter gave the Bodmin crowd something to cheer about when they hit the very first chord.As lead singer, Tarin Kerrey`s angelic looks, lips and hips fool you into thinking it`ll all be ballads and swooning until her equally angelic voice turns like a kicked cat on your leg and rips the air apart. Demanding attention with the control of a dominatrix, she moves about the place like a hunting cobra; the audience her willing victims. Professional and explosive, Sanguine are what dreams and nightmares are made of...but don`t expect the arms of morphius when they`re in town!

Another cracking evening at Nicals, (as Walace might say to Gromit), and another opportunity to hear some fine musical talent. Let`s see the promoter Andy top this line up then!

(photo of Sanguine nicked from their fabulous website sanguineband.com - ta!)