Unseen Underground Pub Fest - I

Review in Expresso

Review in Chennai Times

Review :

Unseen Underground first Pub Fest show got under way at the Star Rock in Nungambakkam. The atmosphere was perfect—a bit dark and mysteriously sultry, but welcoming and ready for some bona fide rock 'n' roll. Unseen Underground's mission is to promote the excellent home-grown bands of Chennai and all India, and the first Pub Fest proved to be a bold display of talent.

The Fest featured four-bands, each band showcasing its own unique take on guitar rock. Substance was up first, a four piece band delivering a gritty set of alternative-rock covers and some of their originals.

Armour of God took the stage next; this band is a six-piece metal combo featuring keyboards, a twin guitar attack, and fierce vocals. A solid, atmospheric, tight ensemble, no question.

Next up on stage was Rampazze a hard rock band all the way from Delhi stormed the stage with melodic hard rock and even a ripping rendition of AC/DC's "Whole Lotta Rosie". This four-man band from Delhi was tight, polished, and energetic.

The show came to a conclusion with Null Friction (Chennai / US ), a trio of grunge rockers with a good hand for original material. These guys had no trouble winning over the crowd with a sing-along version of Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" parts 2 and 3!

All-in-all, a grand rousing applause. The sound was crystal clear and well engineered; the variety in the line-up kept things flavorful; the beer was cold and tasty; and the house was rockin'! Now everyone's looking forward to the next Unseen's Underground Pub Fest.