Kill Kenada, Reuben at Academy 3

Bognar Regis boys Kill Keneda are the main support on Reubens' current tour, which sees them sell out the Academy 3 for the first time before doors open. By the time the support come on stage, the venue is already packed and despite a seemingly frosty reception from the crowd the band put on a fantastic performance, which genuinely merits a much more enthusiastic response from the patrons. Although it could be leveled that KK produce quite samey tunes that are hard to differentiate, they nonetheless perform with barrels of energy and keep most the crowd focused for the set. The band produce very riff heavy music with fast driving drums, reminiscent of “Engerica”, or the headline act themselves.

It is not long before the Reuben boys take the stage. The trio are sporting T-Shirts from their latest video for single “Deadly Lethal Ninja Assassin”, sporting the letters A, B and C on their respective shirts. This is a band known for a fantastic live show, developed along with their reputation as being one of the hardest working and touring bands around and tonight is no exception. The music is tight and the songs bounce perfectly from one to another. Front man Jamie Lenman entertains the crowd in between songs with jovial banter, ranging from “Never mind Manchester, let's call it Radchester!” to telling drummer Guy Davis that Darfur hates him as he's stockpiled so many water bottles for the gig.

Reuben have released 3 albums now, and the band can pick and choose material from a huge back catalog, and tonight play a mix of about half of the new album “In nothing we trust” with the rest compiled their back catalog. One of the most talented and under appreciated bands in the country, I can safely say that every person left the venue happy tonight, having seen one of the best tours this year.