Relentless Live was possibly one of the hardest gigs to get tickets to ever. I'm not kidding. It took me and my friend three frenzied attempts before we managed to get tickets but it was so worth it.An event put on by Relentless (the ever so great energy drink company...) at London's Troxy saw some small, unknown artists get a chance to shine in front of a crowd of rock lovers and it also saw the ever-awesome two piece that are Slaves, the legendary DJ Zane Lowe and the almighty force that are Biffy Clyro play to a crowd of adoring fans.
I say adoring but in reality, pre-Biffy this place was a bit dead. Slaves played an awesome set to a somewhat unappreciative crowd. From where I was standing I could see four, maybe five, people really giving it their all, dancing and singing along to Isaac and Laurie's efforts. As part of the uprise of the two-piece, Slaves have a lot to live up to and tonight, they certainly showcased unique talents and made themselves known. Laurie's dance moves can only be likened to a drunk uncle at a family party who was a skinhead back in the day and wants to show off his old-school moves. And Isaac has the best wiggle as he drums standing up. It's pretty amusing. Less amusing yet more enjoyable is the sound they produce. For there just being two of them, the noise they make tonight is monumental as is the message they're sending out. It's fresh and grizzly and in your face and it's testament to the big places they're heading for.Zane Lowe was Zane Lowe. A tad annoying and only catering to the minority of the crowd. Fatman Scoop were not who this crowd were wanting to hear.
After the wait of a lifetime, Biffy finally took to the stage, entering only after an aggressive Scottish clan chant. It was exciting and exciting and just exciting. It really is special to see a band as big as Biffy Clyro headline something so small and enjoy it so much. Only stopping occasionally to thank all the fans there, the band powered through so many classics from across all six of their albums. They even played Wave Upon Wave Upon Wave which they haven't played in forever. Simon, James and Ben played as faultlessly as ever and just completely blew everyone away. I have goosebumps typing this now; it was genuinely one of the best gigs I have ever been to. I am biased, of course, as I think Biffy Clyro are the best musicians to grace this Earth since the likes of Kurt Cobain. But truly, Biffy Clyro were born to be a live band. Even without the pyro and massive staging that they are so used to now, they played a truly special set and it won't be forgotten by anyone in a hurry.
MON THE BIFF!
Setlist
Different People
That Golden Rule
The Captain
Sounds Like Balloons
Wave Upon Wave Upon Wave
Biblical
Semi-Mental
57
Bubbles
God And Satan
Glitter And Trauma
Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies
Many Of Horror
Strung To Your Ribcage
Black Chandelier
Stingin' Belle
Mountains
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