Saturday 22nd September Metieval Festival Beverley Memorial Hall. (5/5) By Michelle Dee Photographs by Cilla and Michelle

(1/5), (2/5), (3/5), (4/5), (5/5).

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Talamasca came on and the venue was packed. Young, old, male, female all got off on Stig's finger tapping dexterity, as Gore stage right hung every bass line out to dry. There was a one man mosh pit thanks to Dan from Face of Scars that developed into a surging mass of bodies that through themselves bodily into the music and each other for We Are Not the title track of Talamasca's new E.P.

As for Skyclad's 90 minute set I was blown away. Everyone had told me through out the day that I had to stay to see Skyclad told me that they were just that good and I had to see them. They were right of course, a folkish metal rock infusion that was not to be missed. I walked in to the memorial Hall for the last time that night it was maybe gone ten o'clock and I was thrilled by what I saw before me.

Hundreds of people in the hall many families and older couples, many children too, the name Skyclad in big letters revolving on the big screen at the back of the stage. Tension building then amidst whirls and wheels of violin reels, dancing erupted throughout the hall. Everybody having a good time, I caught sight of Stig dancing away down the front.

The lead singer of Skyclad was thoroughly engaged with the crowd who hung on his every word. It seemed that this band was very well known and many were singing along to the songs. I have to confess with not being familiar but I sure as hell enjoyed it.

The atmosphere was superb, the people were superb, the whole day and night was a resounding success. Hi to Spike, to Kirsty, to Sophie, to Rich and Dan, to Chunk (hope that lip's okay now) to Chunk's brother, to Mrs. Stig, Lyn (who told me they celebrate their youngest's birthday on Monday so happy birthday to you). Hi to all the people who I spoke to inside and outside the venue, including the guy who helped me win the cheese war.

I hope you all got home safely and had a really good time as I did. The lead singer of Skyclad was thoroughly engaged with the crowd who hung on his every word. It seemed that this band was very well known and many were singing along to the songs. I have to confess with not being familiar but I sure as hell enjoyed it.

I am aware that Metieval was played out over both Saturday and Sunday but sadly I could only manage the first day. To all the bands that played the second day my apologies but maybe I'll get to see you next year. I must mention the organisers and sponsors of the event, well done to everybody who had a hand in putting this memorable first Metieval together. Big shout to Pure Blood Distribution and The Guitar Shop (4 Sowhill Road Beverley 01482 860065) To the East Riding Council for letting this show take place, the organisers look for their continued support and hope to put it all on again next year.

To the volunteers at the bar who served an endless chain of metal fans and their families. To the people on the door who insured no undesirables got in to spoil everyone's fun. To Stig from Talamasca who spent every minute of the day running around organising bands, loading in and loading out, and dealing with a constant blur of demands. To the guys doing the sound okay some people wanted to have you hung at times but really you did a superb job.

To all the people selling the merchandise, particularly the special commemorative Metieval tshirts, I'm glad I got mine. And last but not least to the Ice King who entertained in between the earlier bands on the small stage, with his unusual brand of Euro folk rock, but more than that came all the way from Belgium to play Metieval in Beverley, England. Now that's dedication to the cause!

Photographs courtesy and Copyright ©  Cilla and Michelle Dee 2007

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