A quick write up about Beyond The Veil IV that takes place in Leeds
over the Easter Weekend. This year bought about a change of venues compared to previous events. To be honest it's a blessing. Using the Cockpit for the band event on Sunday gave the bands more stage, better lighting/sound options and this came across in their performances, giving us the crowd a greatly enriched experience. The Golden Lion Hotel made us all welcome and we'd be happy to stay again for BTV or our own leisure trips to Leeds.

The first band - Trauma Pet. Very enjoyable. The best opening act for the main BTV Sunday that we have seen. I'd only heard quick snippets from myspace and was hell bent to be on time for the 3.10 start time. Some Electro clash with Great vocals Ellie and Tara on Bass with attitude But only while on stage! (All the rest of the weekend just a infectious grin/smile from having fun.) Hopefully still learning so I'd like to catch them again say at October WGW. The only negative was each song finished and we got a pause while Pete ran to reprogram the gizzmos for the next track.

Second up - Uninvited Guest. I'm well pleased they were invited back after their Good Friday appearance last year. The previous year has seen their sound progress and performances become tighter. For me the star of BTV4. Goth lyrics to a Metal-ish sound. They are not The Cult because they are very tongue in cheek but very fun to see. A band that warrant seeing and a place on the WGW bill.

Next up third on the bill - Deviant UK. We'd saw their set at Whitby alternative in October. To be honest after a short time we decided they weren't at their best so went out for some food. Also we are seeing them in Leicester in 12 days time.

It was after the food our small drama of the weekend happened. Sarah who's arm we'd twisted into coming had a small fall up the hotel marble steps. To say her knee was black is being polite. Therefore our return to the Cockpit was delayed.

We caught the last couple of tracks from Sol Invictus - Not our cup of tea but for strange folk easy listening would be good.

Then Ardor were up. After the longest intro in the world of sci-fi samples and snippets the Green Giant himself came to stage front. For spectacular stage show they were the best. Slightly bleep cyber but with good vocals and funny bagpipe thingy. It was a pure oneman show but it works. Must say after the build up about Toxic Blood doll twins to have them stood behind the keyboards all set was disappointing.

The headliners House of Usher we'd seen on the previous trip to Leeds. They are good at what they do. All very musically correct but slightly mellow. Therefore because it was late we drifted between the rooms.

That's pretty much it all. If I think of any more will post tomorrow along with any photos.