Saturday saw Hectors House become the venue for two very pivotal moments in Brighton metal history.
Despite this being the last ever metal gig to be held at the pub because the bar staff complained that they did not like the ‘type of people these shows bring in‘ and that it was ‘too loud‘ it’s farewell from the Brighton metal scene chapter was one of great significance.
This was the launch party for Mammoth Festival 2010, a project founded by Blind Eye Fury bassist, and Tactical Whore Promotions driving force Steve ‘Mammothfest’ Dickson.
The event itself was a collaboration with all of Brighton’s leading metal promoters – a feat which many have tried in recent years and I am glad to say has finally come to fruition, and featured some of Brighton’s greatest acts plus a few very special headliners in the form of French output L’Espirit Du Clan, who will be main support for Lamb Of God on their European tour in February 2010 and Godsized, the UK’s own Black Label Society. Read on for more on Mammoth Festival.
I will be compiling a collection of images from the days proceedings which will appear online over the next few days including more from L’Espirit Du Clan, Godsized, Lithurgy, Blind Eye Fury and Here There Be Monsters.
I will also be writing a post on how I achieved the natural lighting effects which have made these images all so very special. I am sure regulars will agree, it’s a big shift from my usual dark sombre look.
More information on 2010′s Mammoth Festival will be coming soon and I will be reporting on any future events designed to drive funding. To provide a little teaser, the intention is to create a heavy metal festival in the south east to rival the likes of Download, Wacken, and Hellfest. Current strong rumours for artists on the line up include, Soulfly, Meshugga and Textures.
More info: Mammoth Festival
