12 October 2016 (gig)
13 October 2016
Almost two years since Twin Atlantic released 'Great Divide' , the Glasgow lads have returned with the even bigger, even better album 'GLA'. Known for ramping up the crowd, the Scottish rockers strolled onto the O2 Forum stage with such ease and confidence, forcing the crowd into an absolute frenzy. Lead singer, Sam McTrusty, took centre stage, threw his arms into the air and the crowd erupted.
Blending new material with their older classics, the rock quartet had each member of the crowd in the palm of their hands. 'Gold Elephant: Cherry Alligator' and 'You Are The Devil' warmed the fans up but 'The Chaser' is what forced everyone into pure ecstasy. The pits opened, pushing the entire crowd to the barrier, leaving the centre completely empty. Bodies, bags and beer went flying in the moshing battle, showing the fans dedication and commitment to Glasgow's own Twin Atlantic.
McTrusty continued to puppeteer the crowd, demanding them to jump, scream and sing as much as they possibly could. Older anthems such as 'Edit Me', 'Free' and 'Human After All' caused hysteria, with every fan hanging onto each lyric but McTrusty's solo set is what made the night. New song 'Mothertongue' was performed with such confidence, showing off his impressively controlled but raw vocals. It was soon followed by 'Crash Land' and 'Ex El', creating an emotional atmosphere for all.
The night came to an unwanted end with the classics 'Hold On', 'Heart and Soul' and 'Brothers and Sisters'. Every person in the room was begging for more so of course Twin Atlantic crack out one more tune. 'No Sleep' brought the night to a close with each lyric being screamed, drowning out McTrusty's vocals.
The Scottish accent, the infectious lyrics and the humbleness of Twin Atlantic make them a must see act for all.
