First step of relaunch: 55% complete. Expect to see what I mean in the time it takes to create another 45% (next week, probably). All good!
Nicola Fox| July 24th, 2008
Zebrahead @ Met Lounge – June 12 2008
PAINTING the Met Lounge with a mask of stripes, my favourite Californian rap-core band, Zebrahead disguised the city venue in a mist of excitement when they returned to Peterborough for a third consecutive year running.
I may be biased, but Zebrahead are by far one of the best acts to come out of the States. Since coming on to the scene over twelve years ago, their settlement of fans has extended across the USA, Europe and Japan and their popularity keeps on rising.
What draws many people in is their catchy lyrics and genre sound-clash of rap, ska and punk, putting them in a similar musical category to fellow americans, Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake.
The heat was on and the room was filled to its full capacity, jam-packed with a selection of younger and older Zebrahead fans.
Support on the night came from city punk heroes, The Ruined and upcoming stars, Go:Audio who have recently stormed to success with their track Woodchuck, a song that frequently appears on Kerrang radio.
Galloping on to the stage, like a herd of wild animals, the fun began when Ali and the boys belted out the notorious Rescue Me. As fans chanted the lyrics word for word, the stage became a centre of chaos with flying drumsticks and frantic stage diving.
Performing a range of tracks from their older albums and more recent release, Broadcast to the World the band gave the crowd a sneak preview of a new song which will be featured on their new studio album, Phoenix.
To say there was a magician in the room, you would be wrong. There were five of them.
Ali, Matty, Ben, Ed and Greg, a quintet from sunny California played an equal role in casting a spell over the Peterborough fans belting out favourites, Hello Tomorrow and Playmate of the year.
Lead singer, Ali Tabatabaee commented; “Met Lounge, this is by far the best night we have had on the tour so far, every time we come here it is amazing, it is so good to see you guys!”
Since their first appointment with the Peterborough music scene, Zebrahead has developed immensely and converted from a hot support act into a world class band.
Their professionalism, friendship and talent puts them in a league of their own and tearing the roof down with Anthem, the crowd were left stunned at yet another top notch performance.
Be certain to grab a copy of their new album, Phoenix which is due to hit the shelves on August 4th.
