Glasgowbury 2011 - The Rupture Dogs
Spurs of Rock, 2:35-3:00pm
Describe in a tweet: Smoky, sweaty, loud and proud.
What happened: Featuring a real edge and a mastery of dynamics the Dogs enthral the revellers with a strong set. Admittedly, the Spurs of Rock stage isn't jammed for the performance, but it doesn't affect the atmosphere. 'Hangman' is as gritty and grunge as ever, a riff that bears the hallmarks of early Queens Of The Stone Age material without relying upon simply gunning it time after time. Don't get us wrong, the Dogs are more than willing to lay down a monumental distortion-laden track, but they've got a lot more in their repertoire. With a few releases under their belts, we're looking forward to the future for this lot - it can be difficult to stand out in the genre, but there's real promise here.
Goldstar: Despite the fact they've got a super sub in on the bass, the band are surprisingly tight and consistent throughout their performance. It's a fairly early slot, but it's a testament to their growing reputation and their performance that a decent mosh pit is forming by the end of the set.
Lost at Sea: Arriving late, we only wish we caught the start of the Rupture Dogs.
Rating: 8/10
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