 | | 80s Matchbox |
"We have loads of people, great bands and a castle! What more can you ask for?" I have to agree with Tony Wright of Terrorvision, who played their last ever gig at Scarborough's Rock In The Castle this Saturday. The one day rock fest featured the best bands in the glam rock scene and shoved them all into the ruins of a historic monument, right on the cliffs of Scarborough. This is the first time the castle has played host to a rock concert and from the line up of bands and the crowd's response, it won't be the last. The Wildhearts, Terrorvision, InMe and The Glitterati are amongst the many bands that played across the two stages right on the edge of the East coast. Rising York band Kid Ego open the festival in true rock'n'roll style. See the Rock In The Castle photo gallery "It's intense! The crowd come and they want rock'n'roll," says vocalist Zakk. "It's old school but let's bring it back!" Drawing in a large crowd this early in the day proves how much hype is surrounding this band.  | | The crowd and the castle |
This being their first festival appearance you would expect a slight bit of hesitation but they played like they'd being doing it for years. Zakk confirms: "We just like to play rock'n'roll man, we love it." Hanoi Rocks have being doing this for years and although looking like raised zombies, clad in bright confusing outfits they rip through an exciting set that would have fit nicely into a packed stadium. The 3000 fans watching lap it up with good old fashioned head banging. Terrorvision have played their last ever gig several times but as their energetic set reaches the end you can see why they've come back so often. It's simple; they belong up there and the crowds' reaction will surely tempt them to play again. A great lead for tonight's headliners.  | | The Wildhearts |
The Wildhearts have been, probably, the most troubled band in rock but tonight they want to put that behind them and play rock'n'roll. Coming out 40 minutes late isn't the best of starts but once they strum their first chord disorder is restored in the crowd. Pyro's and smashing of guitars play a big part in a surreal medley of the favourites. But because of their late arrival they are forced to cut their set short. A rule Ginger and his band mates are far from happy about. And suddenly it's all over. With nothing but the sting of the East coast wind and the drunken chanting of Wildhearts fans hitting my ears I must say that it's a mighty anti climax. But a great gig throughout, showing that rock'n'roll has risen from the dead and is set to conquer the world
yet again. Duncan | 
