I never thought it would ever be possible again to go to a show considering that thing that is consuming the world’s population and shutting down the music industry has happen. You know what I am talking about right?

The last time I was at Factory Theatre was on the 27th of FEBRUARY for Between The Buried and Me. Still after experiencing a live show it still all seems like a dream to have set foot back in the hallowed room in Marrickville.

Despite being greeted by two accidents coming down the highway from the Central Coast I dashed into the venue as A Swift Farewell had just commenced their first song. I realised that since not handling a camera for almost 9 months I completely forgot what it was like to shoot a show but after a minute settled back in to familiar territory.

Emma Mather who is A Swift Farewell’s vocalist commands a presence despite her tiny stature and has a voice that grinds you in only the most ridiculously incredible way. It is an unexpected and welcoming sound that makes you sit upright (but do not stand up because Covid rules) and take notice.

A Swift Farewell kicked off the night in only the greatest of styles and the punters who packed the room were in for a treat. As the set progressed the crowd was treated to the debt of their new Dark Emo tune 'Save Yourself’ (due out Friday 4th December). Which is a track you need to hear once it pops out into the world. A Swift Farewell thanked the crowd in the room not only for their attendance but for supporting local music, which as we all know, has been slapped to the side and ignored by the Australian Government despite being constantly called on when disasters happen.

Apart from the aforementioned Emma, A Swift Farewell played an absolutely incredible set with Ryo Sprott (Guitar), Sarah Bonnet (Bass), Dwayne Morris (Drums) all performed tightly, yet with a vengeance to keep the punters eyes glued to them for the whole show.

They finished up their portion of the evening with their track “The Fire” with as much stamina as they put in from the first note.

Grenade Jumper are the kind of band that walk out onto the stage, and if you have not heard them play before. Your expectations will be smashed into smithereens as what they bring forth will leave your jaw permanently (please ensure your mask is big enough for this occasion) on the ground. They would seem like a band that you could casually sway to a nice summer day with a cool breeze (by all means you can to some of their track but we are talking metaphorically), but oh heck no, they will pick you up like a giant wave in the ocean and crash you into the sea bed.

Bianca is part of that unexpected surprise with pipes that make your crinkle up your nose while you try to figure out HOW she can push that out of her voice box but also smile at the same time, so you kind of look like you know a really valuable secret that no one else does.

To jump on the back of my ocean reference, the room was soon awash with the powerful oceanic undertow dragging everyone’s ears, eyes, hearts and souls to Max (guitars), Dean (drums) and Lukas (bass) on the stage in front of them. It felt as though their set finished far too quickly as time past in seconds while the crowd was mesmerised by the spectacular show in front of them.

Fangz.

Oh Fangz.

SOLD OUT SHOW!

Walking out on to the stage to the tune of Slim Shady’s Lose Yourself to kick it off into the best show I have seen in months.

The last time I saw these lads was when they were on tour with Gyroscope, and I am going to go ahead with quoting myself because that is just how I roll: (Click HERE to read that old review ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE READ THIS ONE!!!)

Let me ask you something dear reader.
1. Do you like freaking amazing punk rock?
2. Do you like to be entertained live by the above?
3. Do you like to breathe air to keep alive?
If you answered yes to at least one of these I highly recommend you get yourself to a Fangz show.

The best thing about this band is their levels of insanity from their film clips, personalities and on stage antics. While you could tell that Josh was restraining himself a substantial amount (In my mind I imagined him leaping from table to table if there weren’t Covid restrictions)

Linking their show to the release of a Papa Peachy (Dougie the drummer from Black Rheno) special ‘Fang Us Some Sauce’ made it with a collab with Fangz.

The band describes the motivation behind ‘Fang Us Some Sauce’:
“Some people have dumb lifelong dreams like climbing Mount Everest, or winning lotto. Mine was always to bring out a signature hot sauce. So, when our good friend, Doug, from Papa Peachy hot sauce hit us up asking if we’d like to do a hot sauce collaboration we replied ‘do bears shit in the woods?’ ‘FANG US SOME HOTSAUCE’ is a vegan fusion of eastern and western ingredients, using the world’s hottest chilli, the Carolina reaper, cayenne, garlic, onion and a secret mix of Indian spices to create a beautifully balanced, tangy accompaniment to your morning Bloody Mary, poached eggs, steak, or substitute this for your morning espresso for a unique start to the day. Heat wise, it’s an 8/10 spicy boiz. Enjoy loud and preferably with a beer poured over yourself.”

FangzWhilst a lot more subdued that any regular Fangz show the spectacle still brought a ridiculous amount of enjoyment. The normality of a Fangz show is to get climbed over get sweaty, get covered in beer and leave with a bunch of bruises. The adju… — *Fangz*
Whilst a lot more subdued that any regular **Fangz** show the spectacle still brought a ridiculous amount of enjoyment. The normality of a **Fangz** show is to get climbed over get sweaty, get covered in beer and leave with a bunch of bruises. The adjustment is real but despite the lack of sheer and utter pit chaos. Not one single person looked disappointed. The show had sold out, the room was packed, you could tell pretty much every single punter wanted to stand up, chuck the tables and chairs off the balcony and let chaos consume every fiber of their being.
I have to give out high praise to not only band for taking a negative aspect from Covids restrictions by turning it on its head, and also the crowd for their restrain to not get up, bravo!
During the evening the band was not only treated to the traditional **Fangz** tunes such as **“Falling Out”** the band slipped in a cover of **Gives You Hell by The All-American Rejects** which made everyone in the crowd chair dance plus scream at the top of their lungs the lyrics joining the band in the well known track.

Jameel started a comedy act during the show commenting that the empty seats were for his parents who ended up being a no show.

He then proceeded to inform the crowd that “this would be the last Fangz show.”

The shock throughout the room was noted with utter silence as a response from the crowd, people looked hurt, upset and confused until he piped up…

“For 2020, this is our last show, for 2020”

Brilliant and horrific comedy show by Jameel, 0/10. Rude.

Sam joined in on the joke to point out to everyone in the room (indirect quote but the gist was) “Why the fuck would we get this gigantic banner printed if we were breaking up”

Once again you should always expect the unexpected with a Fangz show Emmy from Redhook joined the band on the stage to hit up the second cover of the evening with Beastie Boys - Fight For Your Right bouncing off each others crazy energy Josh and Emmy did the song complete justice.

'One For You One For Me' signified the end to the evening.

This band just continues to skyrocket and adjust to the circumstances around them. To grow from another band that shattered before them to what they have created today, just goes to show that hard work, passion but also a really good sense of having fun + enjoying what you do and with whom you enjoy to do it with. Proves that they will continue on a positive trajectory.

They have the right mind frame of thinking when it comes to the music industry, just to be who they are, to create what they want to create and inject a happiness to it which just spreads out to those around them.

It is not an easy task in this world to be unapologetically who you are but Fangz continue to inspire and I think that is just so darn necessary during these dark times.

Really looking forward to everything in this bands future.