Its been a tiring couple of days but yesterday was so worth all the stress! I was on the Mega Bus at 7 on my way to sunny, sunny Leeds for Slam Dunk Festival! Spent a very frustrating couple of hours wondering trying to find a hotel with no luck, managed to hook up with my mates though after lots of texting and helpful answers to the question 'where are you?' such as 'at a fork in road'! Bloody welsh people! We got our drink on in Yates beer garden where I spotted the drummer for Silverstein chilling out! Managed to find a place to stay in this proper dodgy hotel with what looked like a serial killer behind the desk! Grabbed something to eat (best burger and chips ever at this placed called
The Lounge) we then made the long trek to Leeds Uni.
First band I watched where The Audition, I was pleasantly surprised only knowing a few of their songs but they definitely won me over, also some daredevil stunts from the lead singer as he jumped from the balcony into the crowd! Went to check out Hollywood Undead next who were also good, the definitely would win the competition for most band members, most of whom seem to rap the occasional word but the crowd loved it!
Next up were We Are The Ocean who for a band who are yet to release their debut album pulled in a hell of a crowd. This band have so much energy with the singer/screamer jumping round the stage like a mad man whipping around the mike and throwing shapes. They definitely got the crowd going and singing along, immense, they kind of remind of Alexisonfire which definitely isn't a bad thing.
It was then a short wait until Silverstein who one of my bands to see and they didn't disappoint! I wasn't getting my hopes up because you never know but they were awesome if a bit unorganised there were long breaks in between the songs and calls for requests. Award for the biggest circle pit goes to these as well but it just seemed most of the people were in it just to beat the shit out of other!
Highlight of the whole day though was definitely Hundred Reasons waiting for them to come on the room was empty so I made my way to front hoping more people would show! They had some tough competition though with both Anti-Flag and You me at Six playing at the same time but the room soon filled up! And they absolutely killed it! These guys having been doing this for years and they know how to put on a great rock show, they had the whole crowd singing along to Falter which was immense! I only saw these guys like a month ago but they do not get old, they are amazing live band and so underrated, they are one of the best British rock bands out there and I recommend you catch them if you can! Managed to grab a drumstick and set list as well!
I was physically shaking by the end, been up since 5:30am was loaded with energy drinks and pure rock energy! I absolutely love live music and this was festival was awesome! The only down points being the place was like a maze and it was soooooo hot inside but who's complaining not me that's for sure!
Had a day off today so I took a wonder into Birmingham. Had a very productive shop, spent far too much money but it was all defiantly worth it! Bought myself some new headphones seeing as though my (not so) old ones have decided to only play music into the left ear it was must. I feel very alone without listening to music when I'm out, I defiantly like to the cocoon of music makes me feel less conspicuous although my choice of headphone defiantly doesn't make me look less conspicuous! My last pair where some skullcandy ones, they looked cool and were furry which helped to keep my ears warm! This time though after wandering for like an hour I finally decided to get some Siennheiser HD205, I was looking for a smallish pair of over the head headphones because I can't wear in ear headphones mainly because they either fall out or cause pain. These definitely sound like their going to do the job and although a little bulkier then I would have like they sound good and really comfortable which is all I want really.
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