Bristol Rough Trade, February 17th
Raw, untouched, vigorous, and gritty. Pigs x7 played a sold-out show at Rough Trade Bristol for the release of their fourth album, Land Of Sleeper. Once on stage, the band wasted no time and kicked into their new single, Mr Medicine. Frontman Matthew Baty paced the small stage like a caged animal as he released gut-wrenching vocals combined with the full force of guitars, drums, and bass.
Pigs energy echoed throughout the crowd, and as Baty spat the lyrics to Ultimate Hammer through gritted teeth, we found ourselves caught on a hook of heavy riffs and vicious guitar solos. Just like that, nothing else mattered, bar experiencing this intimate, sweaty exhibition of how tight this band has become through 10 years of music making.
GNT played last but one, much to the audience’s pleasure, and on queue, the mosh pit erupted to engulf the little space left in the room. What a treat to watch this band at full tilt for such a small show, an experience not to be forgotten. Long may Pigs x7 heal our hearts with the therapy of their noise.
‘I keep spinning out. What a time to be alive.’
Scram Sister Media
Cheyenne Jayne-Manning @scramsistermedia
Role: Photographer
I’m a professional photographer, and I love to shoot festivals, events, and gig-goers. I’m also an editor, specialising in music videos.
Qualification: BA (hons) in Documentary Film Making from the University of Newport.
Available for: Gig Shoots, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots and Touring
First attended gig: One of the first gigs I ever went to on my own was Chase & Status in 2008. My mates and I covered ourselves in glow paint, only to sweat it off jumping and dancing. It was the start of my never-ending gig list.
First gig shot: Technically the first band I ever shot would have been my dad’s, at the age of 9! My mum gave me this giant tape camcorder and I filmed the entire thing. Since then, I’ve shot plenty of friends’ bands whilst co-managing the live music venue, Le Pub in Newport, and I haven’t stopped since.
Dream gig: CASisDEAD, Slow Club, Enter Shikari, Dizzee Rascal (in the Boy In The Corner era), Turnstile, and The Prodigy.
