Scar The Martyr, Manchester 14.12.13

As with most supergroups, Scar The Martyr would always be hit-and-miss. This was the second supergroup I've seen, after Axewound, and there is most certainly a visible trend of people going simply to see the members that make up the band. 

However, it most certainly doesn't mean that the content being played wasn't inadequate, or at least dance-worthy.

With great support sets from 'The Hell', they chants of 'Joey' really brought to light who the majority of the people in the 200 > venue were there to see, and Joey Jordison (who happened to leave Slipknot the night previous to the gig) proved why his reputation deserves to be one of the highest for his profession.

Playing their self-titled album in full,  Scar The Martyr were alright, not bad, not brilliant. Normally you could render comparatives from previous concerts a band plays, but as this was their first UK tour and literally their second show in the country- little was known on what to expect from them.

Nevertheless though, I can confidently speak on behalf of the crowd in Manchester when I say they have our repeat purchase confirmed have they happened to be touring again. Great band, great idea, possibly bright future ahead- watch out!