It is ages since I last saw the SoapGirls. Were they still as good and still as controversial? Read on to find out, but first I need to tell you about the rather spiffing support bands. Proceedings were kicked off by York’s Kiss Kiss Kill with a very heavy, feedback-fuelled barnstormer of a set. Does anyone remember the early 80s and the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM)? There must be a New NWOBHM with Kiss Kiss Kill as its vanguard and torchbearer. But their sound is not just metal, they also showcased their punk and pop sensibilities. The band was firing on every cylinder, but a special mention of the exquisite vocals from Gemma-Louise a.k.a. lil Miss. It was like a perfect splice of Suzi Quatro and Girlschool. The new Kiss Kiss Kill single “Bad Bitch” is spectacular.
Next, it was the turn of Lavire from Lincoln. This is a city that has given the world quite a few very talented musicians and songwriters, particularly Bernie Taupin, Rod Temperton, Iain Matthews, and more recently Holly Humberstone. Talking of NWOBHM Lavire would be a major part of a New NWOBHeavierHM. But again this lot is much more than just metal. Chloé’s vocals might have been forged in the mountains high above Asgard, while Aaron’s guitar riffs could split a planet in two. Check out their new EP ‘No Truth To Tell, Part 2’ it is bloody brilliant!
The SoapGirls possess power, passion and, absolutely everything else you need from a great band. They sound like Beth Ditto fronting a full-on punk band but with oodles of SoapGirls originality. “Wasted” was a huge highlight for me. The SoapGirls “mean it maaan”, probably more than the Sex Pistols ever did. Given the SoapGirls‘ stance on female empowerment, I was a little disappointed, but sadly not surprised that it was a predominantly male crowd. The band’s protagonists sisters Noemie and Camille Debray are Riot Grrrl, Girl Power, feminism and so much more writ loud. If you need a band that actually matters and cares about what matters to you then look no further than the SoapGirls.
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