A review of Roman Nose at the Seedlings Stage , Belladrum, 2nd of August Belladrum.
Described as ‘Black Techno’ , with the stated intention of ‘fucking shit up’ Roman Nose were always going to be a fairly uncompromising offer. Wandering on to stage in what looked like wrestling masks and with little fanfare they launched into a set of some of the most full on techno and electronica I’ve heard in some time.
A live drummer is flanked by members of the group playing synths who barraged us with pulsating techno beats. There was no banter or chat from the band, instead they concentrated on the music. The punters that were in the Seedlings tent were treated to what may well be one of the performances of the weekend in that area of Bella, it’s just a shame there weren’t more to see it.
The only downside was that I’d say that was too early for a band of this nature and they’d have been better suited to a later slot, definitely one for a dark and dingy venue rather than the (at the time) brightly sunlit Seedlings stage. Another one to watch I think.
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