Last Friday (June 9), we invited a handful of competition winners to NME HQ to experience a pair of blistering sets from blues-rockers Bang Bang Romeo, and filthy garage-punks Pretty Vicious - and have a few cans of Estrella Galicia while they were at it. Here’s the full story from the rowdy evening.
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NME Lock In with Estrella Galicia
Estrella Galicia, with the help of artist Ben Allen, came and jazzed up some of NME HQ with a bespoke art piece for the mammoth gig.
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NME Lock In with Estrella Galicia
Punters on the evening were powered by Estrella Galicia, with thanks to Corkers Crisps and ID&C.
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Bang Bang Romeo
Sheffield’s Bang Bang Romeo were up first, as they offered up searing cuts from their upcoming debut album.
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Bang Bang Romeo
‘Chemical’, Bang Bang Romeo’s latest single, prompted the biggest response from the crowd.
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Bang Bang Romeo
Bang Bang Romeo lead singer Anastasia took the opportunity to get up close and personal with the eager punters.
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Bang Bang Romeo
With crunching a guitar/bass combo – the foursome whipped up quite the storm.
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Pretty Vicious
Trekking down from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales were garage quartet Pretty Vicious.
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Pretty Vicious
Brutal riffs and pounding drums reigned supreme during Pretty Vicious’ set.
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NME Lock In with Estrella Galicia
Wasting no time in whipping up the crowd, the Friday night attendees were in the mood for a big one.
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Pretty Vicious
Bassist Jarvis Morgan lapping up the plaudits.
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Pretty Vicious
But the dead serious teens found time for a few smiles, too.
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Pretty Vicious
Pretty Vicious’ set-closer ‘Are You Entertained?’ commanded a gigantic sing-along from fans to wrap a wild night.