Worlds Collide in energetic metal show at Snowflake
Metal mayhem, ferocious mosh pits and melodic singalongs all formed part of this event that brought the house down at Snowflake.
It was an explosion of nu-metal nostalgia and hardcore mosh pits at the Worlds Collide Snowflake show on Saturday, April 18 in Potchefstroom.
Meteora Linkin Park Tribute and 3 Dollar Bill: Limp Bizkit Experience brought the hard-hitting tunes of the 2000s to life with superbly executed precision and an exuberant level of chaos that hit the spot.
Linkin Park classics such as “Crawling”, “Faint”, “Numb” and “In the End” had the crowd jumping, screaming and singing at heart’s content. The Limp Bizkit Experience brought an unmistakable energy that kept the crowd moving and moshing from the first to the last song. “Break Stuff”, “Rollin’” and “My Generation” were among the crowd favourites.
Photos: Wouter Pienaar
Both bands delivered fitting tributes to two iconic acts for fans in attendance. Concertgoers ranged from students and young adults to those in their mid-forties, all vibing to the soundtrack of their teens. France the Planet also kept the momentum going with metal and rock staples during the evening.
Kerk Straat kicked off the show as the opening act and did precisely what they needed to get the crowd going, while also showcasing their skills as talented musicians. Original tracks such as “MK Dae”, along with well-executed covers of the Foo Fighters hit “Everlong” and “Kan ek met jou Dans” by Straatligkinders, went down well with the audience.
Die Gemeente brought a level of ferocity that had metal fans smiling from ear to ear. It’s safe to say all pent-up energy could be unleashed during this set. Vocalist Conrad de Jager makes growling and screaming seem effortless during a high-energy performance. He also boasts an impressive range, with various techniques and pitches adding to the chaos on stage.
Lead guitarist Jacques Bekker (on an 8-string Ibanez) and bassist Francois Smith bring the thunder with low-end riffs and filthy breakdowns, while drummer Steven Bosman adds lightning speed and half-time beats that form the heartbeat of Die Gemeente’s sound.
If you’re into metal or hardcore, this is a band worth checking out live.
After six hours of music, the success of the show was evident as the crowd repeatedly called for an encore. You got the sense that they could have stayed for another hour.
