PYTHIA FORUM

After an hours drive we pulled up at the B2 in Norwich. We had left at 5pm and arrived at 6pm. The doors didn't open until 7:30pm so we went for a drink. We went back to the venue at 7:05pm, the doors still shut. We waited out and I saw a huge Pythia poster. It had the times and such it said they were on at 10pm, we were the only one's in the cue. I said "Oh my god Pythia are on at 10! It's so worth it". Walking past us a pretty lady said "Yes, it's so worth it". Then as she walked into the venue I realised it was EMILY OVENDEN!! My mom walked into the venue and called Emily out for a photo it was amazing! She was so pretty even out of costume and make-up
We finally got into the venue at 8:05pm and I bought a Pythia t-shirt (wearing it now ) my mom managed to blag me a free poster from the venue with many thanks to Tim for signing it with the rest of the band!!
So the first set got underway at 8:15pm. hAND from Sussex was on first. The band are all hugely talented musicians. With Kat on bass and vocals, Kieran on guitars and Cris on drums. The music was heavy and played perfectly unfortunately you could hardly hear Kat's wonderful voice over the music. Mid way through the bands set Cris got annoyed when the double bass pedal broke - who wouldn't? The band managed to laugh it off with Cris's witty humour. The bands set although cut short by about 2 songs by the breakage of the double bass pedal went really well. Thankfully Crimson Tears had a spare double bass pedal on hand which helped the band finish their set in style! After the set I got pics with all the band. They were really nice people.
Next on were Crimson Tears. Usual vocalist Gina Oldham was present but didn't step up to the mic to sing instead Liz did, who I assume is one of Gina's vocal students. Maybe I'm wrong. Liz interacted well with the band and sang almost every song as well as if not better than Gina. Liz had a huge stage presence and was such a natural metal girl it was almost unreal. I loved Crimson Tears' set. The whole band came together and interacted with each other. After their set I got photos with every member including Gina. Liz had to drag them all out to get photos as they seemed pretty shy but she seemed to be loving it! I got my booklet signed by Steve, Dave and Liz too.
Next on was supposed to be Apparation but they were a no show. So on to the stage come PYTHIA, in their medieval style costumes. The crowd really came to life when Pythia came on. Emily encouraged the crowd to come forward and sing with her. The band interacted really well and climbed all over the stage. Emily's singing was perfect not for note and the band was full of energy and played brilliantly!! During the set Emily smiled and sang a few lines to me before climbing onto a higher platform and getting the crowd going again. Gah!! They were amazing!! After their set the boys hid in the dressing room while Emily came out to have more photos taken. I got another couple with her and the she signed my Sarah (Bury Her) EP.


The whole experience was fucking amazing and they are all such nice people!!

Well, looks like someone has a future writing reviews for a magazine... remember us when youre famous!

The only lie is that I wasnt hiding, I was at the bar chatting with a couple of fans, its just no-one ever recognises the drummer

We weren't hiding on purpose!! I came out after I finally got my breath back but the venue had kicked nearly everyone out!!

Gina's not Crimson Tear's singer anymore (hasn't been for ages) but is still part of the band in a huge way, I believe. And Liz is one of her students but is the permanent singer, from what I know.

Ah, I had only recently gotten into Crimson Tears so I don't know much!

And sorry boys but we had to go before you guys came out My mom was moaning at me
I will remember you all if I get famous I stand by that as a promise!

I've know Crimson Tears for a while through their old keyboard player. Andy's even got a mention on their album for guitar related stuff.

PS Good review! Keep writing!

Thanks for all the information Perversia, muchly appreciated *thumbs up*
And thanks for the nice comment