It’s a powerful moment complete with lighters in the air, arms waving and a singalong worthy of such a piece. The set proceeds into a welcome, calming interlude with an acoustic version of 2012’s ‘I’m Low On Gas And You Need A Jacket’. Matching the spirit of their recorded work, he masters the perfect balance between performing his songs and crowd interaction, ensuring that everyone is kept energised and entertained. Fuentes’ stamina never seems to fade and the entire band troop through the hour long set with gusto, proving that they are capable of delivering a headline-worthy set at only the halfway point of the evening. Whilst fans of their older work may be left disappointed, the setlist choices seem to go down well with the majority of attendees here.
Armed with enough energy to move the whole room and several confetti cannons which line the stage, lead vocalist Vic Fuentes guides the crowd through a spirited set consisting of mainly tracks from their newest release, 2012’s Collide With The Sky.
Shortly after, the curtain drops and the sheer force that is Pierce The Veil swarm the stage. As they leave the stage to a finally filled, sold-out academy, a curtain is raised and the wait for the next band begins.
Whilst it is nothing these concert-goers haven’t seen before, it is certainly an ideal way to get the night going and prepare the crowd for what is to come. The only downside to their set is that their songs simply don’t seem memorable enough to make a lasting impact on most people here. A particularly strong moment is their final song ‘Hooligans’ during which they manage to get a decent sized pit going, especially considering they are the first act to play. Emerging onstage to a still half-filled venue, they immediately begin to warm the crowd up with their R&B influenced brand of metalcore, managing to get the entire room clapping, jumping and chanting along a great feat for 7:30pm! Their songs are catchy enough and their energy sufficient to build the excitement of the rapidly growing crowd as they enter and scurry as close to the barrier as possible.
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