Nothing More – Live – SWG3 Galviners – duffpress

Review By Darren McIntyre Images By Scott Anderson

Nothing More are an Alt / Prog / Metal / Hard rock band from San Antonio, Texas who were brought to our attention in 2003, the boys honed their signature style and this gave them the opportunity to share the stage with the likes of Chevelle, Five Finger Death Punch, Hellyeah, Volbeat and to tour with Shinedown & Disturbed. The boys have given us 7 studio albums and are on the road promoting their last release Carnal, tonight they roll into Glasgow to let rip on the Carnal World Tour so please settle in as I cast an eye over this exciting 4 piece from Texas, the light dim as the Carnal intro booms through the house PA as we await the arrival of this thunderous outfit and before long Boom and off we go. The boys bring the glitz, glamour and a killer light show that makes me think I am going to have a stroke tbh, Jonny grabs the mic and bellows out how we doin Glasgow and we holler back as the boys launch into –

House On Sand – The track explodes into life with a real grungy, edgy riff that allows the drum section to kick in the doors and let us have a punchy snare drum beat as the boys let us have it big time. The dark, delicious bassline leans in and really drops killer beats as this nu – metal rocker ticks all the boxes as the gig comes to life as Jonny unleashes his soaring vocals that just let us know that the band are here and they plan to bring the groove to Glasgow in more ways than we care to mention. The thundering rhythm section is controlling the groove from the back of the room as we get growler vocals that really suit the arrangement as the boys come at us and tell us to sing it back and we oblige of course, this is a real killer opener that gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling as the boys open the show in style, next up –

Angel Song – Jonny stands from and centre as he lets his soaring vocals bring this beast to life as the pounding snare drum beats let the track open and soar as this crunching rocker track grabs our attention. The scratching, gritty guitar licks are coming at us as the cool, meaty bassline drops in and really hits us with a real deep tone that is awesome, the crowd are waving their arms from side to side as Jonny leads the choir as we feel every note oozing from the stage as the boys shift through the gears and give us a show that will live with us for a long time, the place is packed to the rafters as we feel the full force of this killer outfit as we get a real melodic, shredding guitar riff that wanders effortlessly through the track as the place goes mental and is jumping all over the place as we roll into –

Let Em Burn – The intro music leads the charge as Jonny stands in the centre of the stage and lets us soak up the atmosphere of this crunching meaty gig that just keeps bringing it for sure. A pounding bass drum kicks lets the rhythm section command the stage as a furious snare drum beat lets the track come to life as the soaring, melodic vocals lead the way as the boys come for us as this cool arrangement really works, the place is bubbling under the surface as the temperature really shifts as the funking bassline drops in and really lets the track breath as Jonny gets the crowd on it’s feet with his soaring vocals. The track changes tempo as a cool, mellow bassline leads the charge as we sing along and let the track wrap itself around us as we throw our hands in the air and let this growling monster take hold of us as we stroll into –

If It Doesn’t Hurt – The rasping guitar riffs ease through the intro as a cool, mellow bassline hits us like a hammer blow as the thundering rhythm section kicks in the doors and bring the noise. Jonny leans in and brings his soulful, melodic vocals to the track as we drop a notch or two as this rasping rocker ballad leaves it’s mark on us as the boys show us what they are made of, the sizzling riffs, thundering rhythm beats really give this track depth, swagger and tons of attitude as Jonny asks us to sing along as we feel the energy oozing from the stage as these short, sharp bursting tracks really grab our attention as we get the vibe of what the boys are all about as we hurtle through the setlist we come to –

Don’t Stop – The intro groove builds as the crowd clap along as we await the crunching opening of this classic track as Jonny thanks us for coming out Glasgow as the guitar riffs get underway as we feel the energy build. Jonny lets his soaring vocals bring the track to life as the pounding rhythm section lets the snare drum rolls take the track off down the road as a cool, mellow bassline wraps itself around us, the place is bouncing as the boys take us with them on this journey as we get a pounding double bass kick that ripples through the venue as the boys get us all warmed up and feeling the groove. The bassline is hitting us with mellow, dark, brooding grooves as the grungy, rapper style vocals come in and let the boys dig deeper and really let us have a fantastic piece of music that just keeps giving for sure, the thundering rhythm section is really giving us a gig to remember as the place feels the heat, energy and swagger weave it’s way through this killer show, up next –

Go To War – A crisp, mellow guitar lick opens the track as darkness descends upon us as Jonny wants us to sing with him as the punchy snare drum beats let the track breath as the place just wraps their arms around this killer outfit. The funking, dark bassline is coming through and really dropping dark, meaty tones that work well with this soaring, emotion filled number that just takes you along for the ride. The rhythm section leans in with snare drum punches that bring cymbal crashes that give this track depth and swagger as we let the boys take the gig in a different direction, the place is just embracing the boys as they hurtle through their setlist and bring us a real selection from their back catalogue as the place sings along and waves it’s arms in the air as this foot stomping bruiser comes at us, up next –

Heart – The intro music oozes from the PA as this dark, brooding track lets the boys catch their breath as this emotion filled track comes at us as we await the song kicking in. The track suddenly comes to life as the instrumental of sorts gives us real meaty, funk laden basslines that wrap themselves around this thought provoking track as the crowd eagearly awaits the boys as the take stock, wipe away the sweat and ready us for another blistering track that comes to us –

Freefall – The intro music oozes from the stage as the snare drum punches rain down on us as the crunching beat kicks in the doors as the funking bassline unleashes hell with it’s hard, meaty tones. The melodic vocals fill the air as Jonny stands front and centre as this foot stomping rocker track grabs our attention as the boys bring us a real thought provoking set that has us glued to the stage for sure, the crisp, crunching guitar licks are letting the track break free as they control the depth of this soul searching number as the boys really kick off big time as we feel the energy oozing from the stage as this sing a long monster lets the crowd join in and let their voices be heard which is just incredible. The stage takes a different shape as a minature drum set is put on the left of the stage as Jonny gets a couple of sticks thrown at him from Ben as the lights change colour as this killer musical section kicks off big time. A pounding bass kick allows Mark to step forward and shred out as the boys each take a turn in bringing their epic talents to the fine folk of Glasgow tonight as the guitar licks fade out a stand gets put in the centre of the drum kit and Daniel offloads with a funky, deep oozing bass solo that builds and builds as the boys run their fingers up and down the fretboard as we watch Jonny hit the bass strings with his drum sticks. The drum solo is going on in the background as the boys add the guitar to the mix as the place goes mental as the boys jockey for space as the boys just kick off bog time and treat us to an incredible mid set drum / bass / guitar off that is just the highlight of the night for me, we roll into –

Jenny – The dark, moody bassline kicks things off as Jonny leans in with his soaring vocals as this emotional track eases through the intro as the rhythm section kicks in the doors and brings a thundering bass kick that lets the snare bring the noise. The cool, slick guitar licks are wandering freely through the track as the killer track lets the crowd sing with Jonny as we feel the groove come at us, the thundering rhythm section is controlling the room with it’s pounding beats that bring cymbal snaps that wrap themselves around this fist pumping bruiser as the place sings, dances and really gets into the groove of this melodic beast, the boys are really digging deep and bringing us a well thought out setlist that has all the hits, emotion filled lyrics and a killer solo section that was off the scale insane, up next –

Spirits – Jonny brings the track to life as his soaring vocals fill the room as a pounding rhythm section erupts with a solid snare drum beat as the cymbal crashes wrap themselves around us as this monster comes to life. The shredding guitar licks are flowing freely through the track as the place waves it’s arms in the air as we get to grips with this killer track as the funking bassline drops in with a real deep, brooding feel that just sets the tone of tonight’s gig as we allow ourselves to float off with the boys and feel the emotion tied to this fantastic, foot stomping beat as the snare drum punches fill the room and really let the groove flow, the tempo changes pace a little as Jonny lets his smouldering vocals lead the way with this awesome piece of music that takes us right onto –

Stuck – A shredding, power drenched guitar riff lets the track come to life as Jonny asks us how we feeling on the left and the right as the boys dive head first into this alt metal groover. The rhythm section is commanding the room as the pounding bass kicks work well with the solid snare punches that are raining down on us as the boys settle into their stride as we feel the energy oozing from the stage, the cool, mellow bassline is hitting us with a real meaty, funk laden beat that works so well with the crisp, clean guitar riffs that are flowing freely through the track as Jonny leans in with his soaring vocals that just tell their own story as the boys give us all they have tonight as we feel the energy rise in the venue as a cool, slick guitar rasp pours from the stage as we stroll into –

Fadein / Fadeout – Guitar licks ooze from the stage as this emotion filled number comes to life as Jonny lets his melodic, soothing vocals lead the way as we watch the stage and feel the tone wash over us. The heavy bass kicks bring the rhythm section in as the punchy snare drum beats let the track breath and tell it’s own story as we let the boys tell us what they are all about, the bassline is dropping in and really coming for us with a real delicious, meaty groove that just wraps itself around this haunting number as the boys just go through the gears and really deliver a no nonsense show that has taken us one way then the next as the crowd just soakes up the atmosphere as this thought provoking number leaves it’s mark on the fine folk of Glasgow tonight, we are soaring through the setlist and nearing the end of this colossal night of Alt / Metal music that has just been a breath of fresh air let me tell you as we roll into –

Ocean Floor / This Is The Time (Ballast) – – Jonny sits at the edge of the stage and lets the final two songs wrap themselves around us as this thought provoking number unfolds and brings a cool, heavy snare drum beat that erupts with a wall of cymbal rolls. The boys just up the tempo as the crowd cheers loudly as the track hits us with a crunching groove that really lets the crowd sing at the top of their lungs, the place is just bouncing as the boys deliver a real fist pumping number that lets the cymbal crashes rain down on us as the cool, meaty bassline wanders in and really lets us have it. The vocals are just awesome as Jonny takes us with him on the journey as the track just builds and builds as the sweet, melodic guitar licks wander freely through this thundering arrangement as the boys finish Glasgow off in style as we rock out with the Texan rockers as they leave us with a killer groove piece that lets the crowd sing along and feel the energy pouring from the stage tonight.