DragonForce @ The Square

It was off to Harlow tonight to see DragonForce perform an intimate gig as part of The Square's closing down series called Back To Square One. This was basically getting big bands that played gigs at The Square when they were starting out to go out with a bang. Needless to say this one was sold out!

I'd never been there before so was kind of shocked to see that The Square was more like a community centre than a music venue LOL

Support band for the night was local band Distance To Fall. They were pretty good. Well received by the crowd and got everyone in the mood for what was to come next.

After a short break and a chance to cool off a little our heroes entered the fray. Wish I'd filmed the cocked up entrance as it was hilarious! After that it was down to business. There was no flash set, no trampolines, choreography was minimal and find room to stand was often a challenge but boy was this fun! Pure unadulterated raw energy from a band that didn't have to worry about 100% perfection but just had a great time in an intimate setting with some very appreciative fans.

The full setlist was:

Tomorrow's Kings

Fury Of The Storm

Three Hammers

Operation Ground And Pound

Black Winter

The Game

Symphony Of The Night

Heroes Of Our Time

Cry Thunder

Vally Of The Damned

My Spirit Will Go On

Ring Of Fire

Through The Fire And Flames

This was my third DragonForce gig and my favourite so far. I actually prefer Marc Hudon's vocals to ZP Theart (probably because he really reminds me of German metal vocalist Michael Kiske).

Valley Of The Damned (complete with hilarious disco intro)
Ring Of Fire
Through The Fire And Flames