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<strong>REVIEW</strong> 11:11 at the Marrs Bar, supporting AC/DC tribute band Riff Raff - 22nd JuneThe last time I saw 11:11 they were a two piececonsisting of Benn Foster on guitar and Carl Sampsonon drums, not the ideal set-up for a rock band. Sincethen, however, the band has added two new members,Josh Gill on lead guitar and Rob Briggs on bass. Theseadditions have given the band a new depth and far morerocky sound than they could ever have achieved as a twopiece.Tonight's gig was assupport to local AC/DCtribute band Riff Raffwho always attract adecent sized, and veryenthusiastic, crowd.According to the lads of11:11 this was the biggestaudience they'd played tolive and they didn'tdisappoint. Benn Fosterhas a characteristicallypunky voice, supplyingstrong lyrics alongsidesome very good musicproduced by the band.This was an opportunity for 11:11 to promote theirrecently released EP, Chapter XI. The three songs from theEP, 'She's All Alone', 'Lovesick' and '6 Inch Heels' all got anairing and sounded extremely good. In addition the bandBuy Chapter XI jump andaround to this unabashedlyretro rock experience.Wonderfully screached 'n'screamed vocs join the joyousshredding & pounding tomake a deliciously deranged& demonic delicacy, toppedoff with a whipped portion ofsleaze.All four songs on this ep ripthrough your speakers withenergetic urgency and theBig Message here is FUCKING FUN!!! (Wilde is turning in his grave. Ed)These lads know how to enjoy themselves and they're dragging you along forthe helter-skelter ride whether you like it or not. So just give in - you know youwanna.Described rather politely but accurately as "charismatic & entertaining" bythe esteemed A O'Hare of this parish, you can however get no higher accoladeand that's good enough for little ole me.Turn it up to 11:11!Words by Rex Rectumsadded a few more of their own songs plus a couple of wellknown covers to round off a well executed support slot.The band make some high quality noise and have abright future, and maybe not just as a local band! They'llbe out and about again soon, returning to the Marrs Baras part of the Worcester Music Festival appearing withFortress, Hostile and Fury. Soon you will also be able tosee, quite literally, more of Benn Foster and Carl Sampsonin the WMF Naked Band Calendar (my eyes, my eyes!), acharity offering which will be available in July and costingjust a fiver, so put your hands in your pockets and supportthe good causes!http://www.reverbnation.com/1111rocks for song details).Words & Pics: Reg RichardsonCD <strong>REVIEW</strong> 11:11 - Chapter XI
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