LIVE: Spiritbox / Loathe / Brand Of Sacrifice @ The Academy, Dublin
Bands like Spiritbox are a rare treat for Ireland. As far as popular destinations on an EU tour go, it seems to be quite low down on the list, and given the ballooning costs of international touring, it’s an expensive accessory for any group who want to add a little spice to a UK tour. So when Canadian metal outfits come knocking? You answer the door, and you answer it with gusto. Fortunately, a rain-slicked and metal-starved Dublin crowd of 1000 have done just that, escaping the downpour outside to give the troupe a proper welcome. The already humid crowd cramming the main room venue is greeted first by Toronto based deathcore group Brand of Sacrifice. The main stage is a surprisingly narrow affair that can barely contain the equipment sprawled across, and it contrasts vocalist Kyle...
