Photo Copyright Sam Haskins
This was my second outing at The Globe, and I was again encountering a new band who were rather intriguing due to their otherworldly nature…
Not really knowing what to expect beforehand, I came out of the gig having enjoyed a really unique and intimate performance from the dressed-up musicians on stage. Their entrance was brilliant, each member of the group came from different parts of the venue, mixing and interacting with the ‘humans’ who came to worship them.
The lead singer/guitarist had a plasma ball attached to the top of his head, whilst two other members had alien masks and costumes on to give them a very mysterious look. It was almost like watching a theatre show as well as a musical performance and it was brilliant.
Audience participation was a big part of the show, where the frontman would speak to them in both English and some alien language, all adding to their unique presence on stage.
The music itself was something special as well. Every song had a familiar-sounding drum beat that reminded you of earth, but the two synths and cool guitar effects added to their identity of ‘Cosmic Dross’, as it made you feel as if you were transmitting through the galaxy with them.
In particular, their performance of a newly released music video ‘New World’ encapsulated their individual musical genre, with the synths sounding like something from a sci-fi film with a distinctive extra-terrestrial effect, which was then followed by a heavy metal chorus with a strong guitar and drums lead.
They had the audience in a trance, as they were headbanging and making good use of the dance floor, and it was interesting to see this style of music that many would never consider going to see. So, if you do get the chance, I definitely recommend seeing HENGE or a band of a similar nature. They were great fun and create unique but solid music that can be an enjoyable experience for anyone.
Sam Haskins
