Demon - Firefest: Trent University 26th October 2007
Setlist: Wonderland / Blackheath / Blues Skies In Red Square-Commercial Dynamite / Sign Of A Madman / Rememberance Day / Don't Break The Circle / Night Of The Demon
Normally, I would settle down and write around 1500 words about the gig, how I got there, what went wrong (or right) and the trouble I had getting home. As far as the Nottingham gig is concerned, there really is very little to write. I had difficulty finding the place, and then there was no parking.
Demon had an hour to fill and this was, nominally, to be their last UK gig before calling it quits. After years of slogging around the circuit, gaining critical acclaim and a cult following, but little recognition from the UK Music Press establishment, or the music business in general, founder member Dave Hill had decided that enough was enough. Whilst they may still regroup for the odd festival appearance, or gigs in Europe, the lack of attendance at gigs by fans in their UK homeland had made Dave decide that the returns from gigging in the UK simply did not justify the time and money it takes to play them. Whilst they can pull 10,000 people at Sweden Rock, getting 500 to Wolverhampton is an entirely different matter. 'Fans' in the UK whine that they never get to see them live, but when they do play, these 'fans' do not put their money where their mouths are. It's sad because Demon is one fine band and deserves so much more.
Normally, I would settle down and write around 1500 words about the gig, how I got there, what went wrong (or right) and the trouble I had getting home. As far as the Nottingham gig is concerned, there really is very little to write. I had difficulty finding the place, and then there was no parking.
Demon had an hour to fill and this was, nominally, to be their last UK gig before calling it quits. After years of slogging around the circuit, gaining critical acclaim and a cult following, but little recognition from the UK Music Press establishment, or the music business in general, founder member Dave Hill had decided that enough was enough. Whilst they may still regroup for the odd festival appearance, or gigs in Europe, the lack of attendance at gigs by fans in their UK homeland had made Dave decide that the returns from gigging in the UK simply did not justify the time and money it takes to play them. Whilst they can pull 10,000 people at Sweden Rock, getting 500 to Wolverhampton is an entirely different matter. 'Fans' in the UK whine that they never get to see them live, but when they do play, these 'fans' do not put their money where their mouths are. It's sad because Demon is one fine band and deserves so much more.
Ironically, this shortened set was one of the best performances I've seen from the boys. They played it hard and heavy and everyone who saw them seemed to thoroughly enjoy the set, giving them a very enthusiastic reception. As I wandered around snapping photos, I marvelled at the number of people I could see singing along.
As with all 'Farewell' shows, whether this will truly be their last gig on the UK mainland remains to be seen. That is down to the fans. If you want Demon to play again, you know what to do boys and girls.
Sayonara!
Mark L. Potts
The God of Thunder
28th October 2007
As with all 'Farewell' shows, whether this will truly be their last gig on the UK mainland remains to be seen. That is down to the fans. If you want Demon to play again, you know what to do boys and girls.
Sayonara!
Mark L. Potts
The God of Thunder
28th October 2007