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Okay,
now we are getting to something, which has been discussed hard for the
past months, or better- at least, since this band was in Germany for the
first time about one year ago. Inbetween the hype around these boys from
Down Under has even increased. And since the release of their second
longplayer 'No Guts, No Glory' they are back again with a vengeance.
Very often Joel O'Keefe and his collegues had to listen to people
telling them, that they are only a copy of AC/DC. The band themselves
take it more as kind of honour to be compared with the rock
legend. It's a fact, that they are still young having all energy within themselves to let it out on stage. There are even some people describing it: if you see Airbourne live on stage in action, then AC/DC should consider retirement to make place for the next generation. Yeah well, I don't agree with this statement. Because compared to AC/DC, Airbourne have not reached cultstatus yet and don't have enough experience. And the backcatalogue so far is, - as we say so - a drop on a hot stone yet. But whatsoever, these boys do it just right, the way they approach it. They walk on a musical deadsure way, and that one goes straight upwards. Let's hope that they won't drift apart from each other over the years. Anyway, the second european tour is going ahead. And the main change are first of all the venues, where Airbourne are playing now. Because these one's are at least one or two sizes bigger than on the last tour. And some of the shows here in Germany are comletely sold out, like tonight here in Munich. Support comes from Taking Dawn, a very young band from Las Vegas, who celebrate their very first european visit. Their record company
describes this band a ticking time bomb. And don't you believe this,
when you these boys explode up there. Taking Dawns music is a mixtures
of good old Rock'n'Roll and late Glamrock of the Eighties. The band goes
for all those Bad Boy
http://www.myspace.com/takingdawn ....But Airbourne are doing it as well The thunderstorm is rolling from the very first second, like a rocket into the eye of a hurricane. And let's face it - right now, we don't give a shit, whether this band from Down Under is sounding like AC/DC or the Vienna choirboys. It's a hell of a bonfire made of energy and vibe up there on stage. It's showtime in the truest sense of the word. On the other hand, the whole magic stands and falls with singer Joel O'Keefe. Without him this would be half worth it. And in that sense, I want to say thank you to Roadrunner Records who made it possible, that I'm able to watch the rest of the show, after taking pictures. Our sold out Tonhalle (2.500 fans) is boiling. Right now, I wouldn't want to stand right in the middle of the crowd there. This is, what comes to my mind in the first second. And the longer this show lasts, the more I ask myself, where Mr. O'Keefe takes this huge energy from to waste himself that much.I can only explain this with his youth and a constant phyiscal training. Apart from that, everything is focused on 'No Guts , NO Glory, which has just been born. |
Although I've got to criticise one little thing. And that's the
fact, that Airbourne's music starts to sound a little monotone and equal
after a while. I do miss a little the famous edges and of course the
blues, - AC/DC has got for instance. That's why Airbourne music is like
a straight line. But who cares right now, where everyone in here,
infects the next one with enthusiasm. Let's face it: what Airbourne is
playing is finally pure Rock'n'Roll just right for the party. The rest
will surely develop over the years. Well, as far as their is a long
lasting future. You never know this nowadays with all these young bands. And before I forget, all these people who claim, that AC/DC seem like a tired duck compared to Airbourne.....
My dear friends, I can asure you, what's up to the
average physical condition on stage, Angus, who is at least 25 years
older as these guys here, can still easily put up with them, don't worry.... |
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last but not least a little Smalltalk with Airbourne guitarist Dave |