eVeRY TiMe i Die
GROUNDCULTURE
THE GARAGE
Buffalo bruisers cram festival energy into a sold-out show
WITH THEIR DEBUT
performance hitting just last month, GROUNDCULTURE’S [6] opening dive into a soldout london show starts with a forceful wave of enthusiasm. Channelling the stylistic spirit of Underoath, the Newcastlebased five-piece flesh out their self-titled debut eP: a flush of robust – if somewhat familiar – metalcore anthems. Sadly, a lack of mileage sees the fresh-faced quintet’s sturdy performance generating a fairly subdued response. as their initial outburst settles in to a more reserved affair, it’s apparent that we may yet see GroundCulture’s youthful spark reach its full potential. From the offset, the energetic showmanship of american quintet EVERY TIME I DIE [9] still resonates exquisitely with the unique energy of their recent appearance at SlamDunk Festival. Folding their high-octane dynamic into a comparatively intimate setting, Buffalo’s finest tear through a dizzying slalom of metalcore aggression, invigorated by a raucous display of approval from fans. an infectious, feelgood atmosphere lingers as brothers Keith and Jordan Buckley lead a slick, versatile showcase of the band’s eight albums. audience-sung lyrics of We’rewolf, The New Black and Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space fill the air as crowdsurfers appear and disappear amid an animated sea of excited, sweat-dripping fans. as bodies swarm the stage for closing number Indian Giver, eTID’s whirlwind performance – complete with the promise of a ninth studio album in the not-too-distant future – presents a strong finale to their brief UK tour.