Savage

‘Let it Loose’, one of The Savage’s most famous songs from back in the 80s was the track that they chose to open the show with, and it was the best decision they could have made, ad they immediately had the audience on their side, head banding and screaming away from the word go. ‘We won’t need to intimidate you, If we get a major breakthrough, So come on, let it loose’…the band repeated the opening verse over three times whilst the audience encouraged their entrance to the stage.
Half way through the song, the lyrics dropped out, as front man Chris Gent shouted over the instruments a welcome to the audience. The showcase of talent was incredible, and the instrumental solos blew me away. Lee Statham’s guitar solo was the longest and most complex I’ve ever heard, and his dedication to the performance was admirable.
The band played tracks from the entirety of their career, such as Aunt’ no Fit Place, and Cardiac, and they also played through some of the newer tracks from Sons of Malice. Towards the end of the show, they played an unreleased track, which was incredible, and it’s also great to hear that they’re still creating great music.