27th of January 2007
Astral Casket. Looking like a run of the mill metalcore band, tonight they showed that they have the sound and ability to be much more than that.
The band defied my expectations to be not only surprisingly heavy, but also possessing that rare and special thing that is stage presence. With a mobile guitarist and bassist, thanks to a wireless set up on the instruments, the band were able to be much more versatile in their movements than most and, upon realising the audience weren't yet in the mood for dancing, the band did their utmost to fill the space in front of the stage, all the time delivering a note perfect sounding performance. With Kobrakai's surprisingly brutal voice at its centre.
Astral Casket show the promise to become a big thing at the heavier end of the local music scene. I could see big things in this young band's future.
Tom Girard, BBC Music
"In July they played 3 gigs one being the island Battle of the Bands where they got awarded the best newcomer award."
Tom Girard, BBC Music