04-10-2007 Defuse

Support: Mind of dolls; Venue: Hellä Tampere (Finland)
By: Sabine van Gameren

What was wrong tonight in Hellä? When the doors suppose to open at 9 (already many fans waiting outside), there was still soundchecking going on. No one was allowed to enter before 10. One hour later! Many fans were slightly pissed by waiting one hour outside. As in a matter of fact, it even start raining softly. That does not set a good mood for the concerts. Actually, I did not feel like going there anymore. When finally inside it only lasted 15 minutes and then the first band started. Just enough time to get some drinks.

Mind of Doll played first. It took me exactly 1 song to get rid of my bad mood. The band makes some glam rock/metal. It sounds just happy. It makes me happy. It took a while, but then the audience got a little closer and then the show is really started. While vocalist Visa gets most attention with his typical voice, it is the drummer who is the most active on stage. He is clearly enjoying himself and giving the full 100 percent. The band, which started in 2000 brings back the typical rock and roll feeling to me. A little bit like The Hellacopters meet Hanoi rocks. This year, they signed a record deal and their debutalbum “Low Life Heroes” is coming out soon. They are ready to conquer the world, so we will definitely hear more of them soon.

Mind of dolls was warming us up but Defuse, which played next, really did the trick. The evening started quite poorly, but I totally forgot about it. Defuse, also started in 2000, gives music with more punk in it. With saying this, you know you are guaranteed by a lot of stage action. Punk brings movement. Defuse is definitely proves it. Where the singer just demands attention from the audience, the rest of the band mirrors him with that. Some persons have the ability to convince people with not too much effort. And knowing how to use this ability makes you a unique performer. Jani Hyvärinen is one of those people who are fortunate with this ability. He plays with the audience, which response quite well. While hearing influences from bands like Velvet revolver and Danzig, you get some decent music to hear.When the band finish the concert, I get smashed back to reality and when I walk out the venue I remember that I was waiting there quite long earlier this night. After all… it was all worth it!