Speculated to be a real head-banging event, D'Obelisk's launch of Obelisk Fridays on Saturday-was exactly that. Popular heavy-metal bands such as Cobolized, Lynchpin and Goodnight Parliament performed at the premiere.To be fair, the expression: "a real head-banging event" didn't even do the show justice. More appropriately, considering the fans' reaction to the live bands, I would have to say it was a violent mosh-pit of head-banging. As most local rock shows go, patrons showed up to support their individual favourites; only their favourites, that is. Few local rockers actually show up before "their" band goes on, or stick around after their band has stopped playing.
This show was no exception. I arrived to find people leaving and others, only just now driving in. Late to the show myself, I walked in just in time to see one band finishing up. Wasting no time, especially since it was already after nine in the evening (less than hour before most places are forced to close because of the 11 pm curfew), they introduced Lynchpin. Just as the guys left the stage, so did many of the audience members-only to be replaced by new ones. These new on-lookers were supporters of Lynchpin and serious supporters at that. Much to my surprise, they all donned matching bandanas tied around their faces. During Lynchpin's performance I found myself stifling my laughter because many of these masked men had to retrieve their bandanas from off of the floor because of their heavy head-banging.
Personally, I found the band's music to be good, but the vocals hindered them. Metal, as a genre, is known for its screaming vocals, but I literally didn't understand one word he said. The show had a great vibe overall though. Evidently, if rock is your thing-Obelisk Fridays is for you. D' Obelisk on a regular club night is not all about rock. If you're looking for a house-party type club with cheap entry and a lot of good music, D'Obelisk is a place for you. On the left-hand side after the fire station, heading west on Wrightson Road is where D'Obelisk is located.
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or e-mail them at d.obelisk.club@gmail.com.