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So, right in the beginning for those who are gonna ask - who the hell is this now???? I wanna say, that this here is none other then Peter Steele from Type'O'Negative and his side project . Or better explained, this group Carnivore, was his first band in the eighties before he formed Type'O... This band Carnivore is often named as the founder of metalcore and in NY circles and around they were pretty popular. But as every good thing comes to an end, also this project was finished after a while. In the ninetees they did some gigs, but nothing definate. But now it seems a second spring has come along for this lot, and I'm not quite sure, why Mr.Steele is coming right now along with Carnivore. Maybe Type'O... goes for a creative break, or as we say - old love doesn't get rusty. Or is this here sort of an insurance just in case something else will go sooner or later.  dun' know... but never mind - here they are.....
But to get it clear, That project Carnivore has as much in common with Type'O - as Megadeth with Right Said Fred... Oh by they way, those guys mentioned last, do play a certain role tonight. 

At the main entrance of our Backstage Werk is a sign saying:
(Translation: Do you wanna be a Blood Girl? Carnivore are seeking girls, who join them on stage during the last song to perform. If you're interested, then please then please contact the girl on the evening counter)



And though only few females have found their way here tonight, but with such a request, there is always a bird reaching out for the worm. ...

And yes there are, but let's start from the beginning, and that's 'Raging Speedhorn:

And they are playing that loud, that our ears almost drop off. Jes.... I mean, we all know, Heavy Metal has to be played loud, but  this here is meant too good for us. Not even earplugs help not to get deaf.This band from Northhamtonshire England, intruduces their fourth album 'Before The Sea Was Built'. And they have got two singers who share the lead vocals of this neat Metalcore battle. Okay, I confess, this here is not quite my personal thing. But I'm pretty sure it's a good way to get rid of unwanted visitors at home, if I played their music. 
Also the aprox. 200 fans in here are not that enthusiastic about this band. But these here are mainly Type'O fans, so what do you expect?! After 45 minutes time is over for Raging Speedhorn, and soon the usual bottle of red wine, the setlist and a lyrics sheet is waiting for Peter Steele and his band.
http://www.ragingspeedhorn.co.uk/

The break between the appearances of the two acts, is dominated by, as I said so in the beginning and believe it or not - Right Said Fred..... No Joke and don't you dare to love about it now. They are great for themselves and I won't accept any discussion. And yes, I find it cool, that this total different kind of music is played before the upcoming show. And you know what???? It gets very well down at the audiance as they rather take it as a good joke... but who cares.

And there they come, start playing, and after 10 seconds they are gonne again. But it's not because of some failure or something like this.It's only a little gag of the band. They are soon back again and start the set with the songs which has given them their name, - or the other way round.... No this here has definately nothing to do with the depressive sound of Type'O.... This here is happy Hardcore Metal played the very fast way with a rather happy looking Peter Steele, instead of a funeral face. And I must admit, I do like this show here. The line up 2007 is, apart from Goliath, sorry Mr.Steele of course, - Joey Zampela (Live Of Agony), Steve Tobin (Mental Health Association Dust To Dust) and Pual Bento (Mental Health). The rest of the band all have a rather small figure, so Peters huge shape is even more impressing.  


                                                                        

Carnivore have always been known for their controverse lyrics. For the very first time in Europe, songs like 'Jesus Hitler' with an original intro with Hitler's voice get rather weary received. Maybe something like this gets well down in the US. But over here, people have still not worked out the past completely.- 
Okidok, the following encore lets us quickly forget about this again, because now it's time for the Blood Girls, who were seeked via this sign on the door at the beginning. And yes here they are in T-shirt and slip and Highheel Boots doing a keen dance on the volcano taking each others shirt off. 

Mr.Steele is coming back with a bucket full of red coloured wet tampons and let them reign on us and on to stage. Those two beauties rub each other with the tiny cotton balls, and our boss here is even tempted to taste one of the tampons cheers. Yeah well, it's probably only coloured water, which gives the tampons it's wanted look. Although it doesn't look very tasty, does it.... But from a photography point of view, I have to admit, I don not get such a thing every day in front of my lense... 




 


The show is finished, the girls continue with their game up there, and little Peter finds it somehow amusing as he stays as well for a bit longer. In the end there are only lots of red used tampons left on stage  and yes - from the boxes once again it's _ I'm Too Sexy for Your Shirt, To Sexy for Your......



However, the concert has reached it's goal at the audiance, which is a memory staying in our heads for quite a while, at least i presume so. 
 http://www.inner-conflict.com/