Foresta tells us that Unleash the Bastards was written here and reveals that the band is sticking around to play an additional ‘secret’ gig at the Golden Lion on Gloucester Road tonight.Ī huge white screen is unfurled in front of the stage prior to Anthrax’s appearance. They also seem to be particularly fond of Bristol. Municipal Waste’s lyrics tend to be either comic or celebrations of partying, highlights being Breathe Grease and the splendid Headbanger Face Rip. What’s great about these guys is that they succeed in conjuring up the thrill and excitement of the early days of thrash metal for those of us who miss it – and, indeed, those young ‘uns who missed it.Ī plea for crowd surfing leads to body after body being hauled over the barrier by security.
“That was 12 songs,” announces vocalist Tony Foresta during a brief pause for breath. They also waste no time in rattling through a brisk set. The hairy greaseball thrash quintet certainly look the part and seem delighted to be cavorting on a larger stage, having previously played locally at venues like The Croft. “We are Municipal Waste from Richmond, Virginia.” Yes, sir: indeed you are. They conclude their brief set with a jolly number entitled We Hate (“We hate your music/And we hate you too!”), which one trusts was not directed at any of the other bands on the bill. Sure enough, we are so addressed before long. “I won’t believe they really mean it until they call us ‘motherfuckers’,” a pal observes sagely. Get the top Bristol stories emailed directly to you - choose the news you want and when you want it Your email address Sign up
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