Mallory Knox is another rock band from Cambridge made up of Mikey Chapman on Vocals, Sam Douglas on bass and backing vocals, James Gillett on Rhythm Guitar, Joe Savins on Lead Guitar and Dave Rawling on Drums. They launched 4 albums over a six-year duration from 2013 to 2019 sooner than being on hiatus.
I first encountered Mallory Knox in 2012 after they supported Not up to Atlantis on the Tunbridge Wells Discussion board along side native band Towns. I bear in mind chatting with Mikey, their singer, after their set, having been blown away through his distinctive vocal sound blended with the dynamic punch of the band. I felt that the band had been destined for large issues however had now not envisaged how temporarily this is able to happen. They had been nominated for the Highest British Newcomer on the Kerrang awards however in the long run misplaced out to the band that they had shared the level with, in Tunbridge Wells.
Roll on 3 months and the band had launched its album “Alerts” and rocketed to the highest of the iTunes obtain chart. The band used to be rewarded with competition slots which incorporated the principle level at Obtain, adopted through appearances at Slam Dunk and Studying and Leeds the next 12 months. The band appeared destined for good things, then again in February 2018 the band parted techniques with Singer Mikey Chapman with Sam Douglas taking at the function of lead vocals.
Speedy ahead to Slam Dunk 2024 which marked Mikey reuniting with the band for his or her first efficiency in combination in 6 years and 11 years from their first efficiency at Slam Dunk. The competition has grown considerably in dimension since the ones days and the Hatfield crowd had been there in massive numbers to fortify the go back of the fan favourites.
Because the band entered the level it used to be obvious at how excited they had been to be acting once more after the sort of very long time aside. Smiles may well be noticed all spherical and the gang warmed to them in an instant with cheers as Mikey raised his arm in greeting to the amassed fans. They began their efficiency with a fan favorite “Beggars”, the hole monitor from the 2013 album “Alerts”. There have been obviously long-term supporters within the crowd as they joined in with making a song, giving the band a rapturous applause on the finish of the music. They persisted their set with “Wake Up”, once more from the “Alerts” album, sooner than shifting directly to songs from their different 3 studio albums.
The band had been extremely vigorous of their efficiency and Mikey commented that 35 12 months outdated Mikey isn’t the similar as 26 12 months outdated Mikey explaining that he sought after to get healthier for the enthusiasts sooner than heading out in October for his or her lately launched run of UK displays. They completed with my non-public favorite Lighthouse and closed the set to an enthusiastic ovation. It used to be enjoyable to peer the band again in combination and I will most effective hope that they keep growing and satisfy their possible. Since beginning to write this newsletter their London display has bought out and an extra display added because of overwhelming call for proving their lasting attraction throughout the fan base.
SETLIST
Beggars.
Wake Up.
Getaway.
Ghost within the Reflect.
Shout on the Moon.
Sugar.
Oceans.
Higher Off With out You.
Lighthouse
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