An outstanding show at the Roundhouse last night. On stage at 8.50 pm sharp the 3 piece Manic Street Preachers proceeded to blast though 'The Holy Bible', with verve, guts and no short measure of style.
The intensity of the show was something to behold with James Dean Bradfield (having recently suffered throat problems) tore into the songs with abandon. Let's hope he is on the lozenges before the third show at this venue in 3 nights, tonight.
The Holy Bible was played as a three piece, with a great deal of focussed sentimentally and raw primal power. Something that was quite outstanding to witness. James in his sailor suit, a make-up less Nicky Wire (he left his bag in his hotel room) and the ever solid as concrete drumming of Sean Moore. Long lost Richey Edwards was on everyone's mind and particularly that of the Band. These cannot be easy shows to put on for them.
After the 10 minute interval the band expanded to the touring 5 piece and delivered the hits and misses. A cracking show and one that will live in the memory for quite some time. Saturday night headliners at Green Man 2015 seems only appropriate!
Pete
The Holy Bible
Intro of Faster (Chemical Brothers's Remix)
Yes
Ifwhiteamericatoldthetruthforonedayit'sworldwouldfallapart
Of Walking Abortion
She Is Suffering
Archives of Pain
Revol
4st 7lb
Mausoleum
Faster
This Is Yesterday
Die in the Summertime
The Intense Humming of Evil
P.C.P.
Interval
Anthem for a Lost Cause (JDB-Acoustic)
Motorcycle Emptiness
Dreaming a City (Hughesovka)
You Stole the Sun From My Heart
1985
Europa Geht Durch Mich
If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next
Donkeys
Futurology
You Love Us
A Design for Life