Kataleptic have come on leaps and bounds since I last saw them; their punishing death metal assault matched by their stage charisma made it clear that these guys have both their feet permanently in the door in Birmingham's extreme metal scene, and have no intentions of leaving.
Morgue Orgy's insane synth-ridden fast-paced hilarious madness followed; we couldn't get toward the front of the stage once the band had started, showing just how popular these guys are. They certainly deserve the attention too, as songs like set closer 'Shit On Your Grave' show a precise & technical playing style surpassed by few in the local scene.
Headliners Anaal Nathrakh destroyed the venue with classic tracks such as 'Submission Is For The Weak' while playing a substantial amount of new material from Vanitas, such as 'The Blood Dimmed Tide'. This band are seriously heavy. I have seen them once before at Bloodstock open air, but this tiny intimate gig really felt like something special. It felt like a tank with a steam roller attached running over my mind and I felt compelled to head-bang like a 16 year old adolescent chimp. They also did us the courtesy of not doing an encore, explaining that they essentially felt like it would have been patronising to the punters. Instead they played 3 more crushing songs, leaving everyone quivering with sore necks and damaged ears.
The venue had a great sound, comfortable atmosphere and I could buy 3 pints with £10, so overall a great gig.
96/100
-SV
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