This is an act I have listened to previously and as much as I enjoy their recorded singles absolutely nothing compares to seeing them in the flesh. The brightness of the vocalists pink jumper contrasting the gritty heaviness of the music added to the truly captivating performance. Flesh Planet managed to pull off an early set that was as enjoyable for your eyes as it was your ears. The members not only bouncing off each other’s energy and having a clear fun time doing so but also they weren’t afraid to get right in with the crowd making sure everyone knows they are there and is paying attention.

The second act to take the stage and absolutely own it was the rage fuelled modern alt act Saint Agnes. Whoever was on the lights fully understood the assignment when it came time for the band to start, drenching the stage with flashes of strobes creating an intense atmosphere that complimented the badass energy of Saint Agnes.

Much like the opening act the group from London also looked great on stage, and I thought were one of the bands you look at and you’re just like “yeah that makes sense”. All the striking visuals combined with the raw intensity of their sound, whether that was fast songs with attitude or slower more emotional pieces made this a set I won’t easily forget. Packing in as much energy as I think they possibly could into the around half hour set they left the packed room wanting more and ready for VUKOVI.

After some waiting and what looked to be a couple technical issues, which had a few people joking in the crowd “not again” (if you remember the Glasgow show last year you’ll know.) VUKOVI burst onto the stage with a massive energy and presence. Opening with the haunting yet explosive ‘This Is My Life and My Trauma’ which also opens their newest album ‘My God Has Got A Gun’ we were immediately prepared for the high energy that would follow through the rest of the night.

Now I’ve been to a lot of gigs at Tunnels throughout the years but I have never seen one as packed as this with almost every person desperate to be down the front and right in the middle, where the high energy had every person jumping, singing and turning the room into one of the sweatiest sights I’ve seen at a gig in a while.

As much as I’ve been a fan of VUKOVI for a long time this would be my first time seeing them live and I’ve said this about the other bands too, but nothing compares to seeing them live. The raw emotions of the songs become so much more real, and you can really feel that this is a band that not only believe in their music but have a great time performing and having fun with a crowd. Honestly my main thought while watching this set, when I wasn’t just getting completely lost in the vibes and the music, was that this is a band that feel real, there’s nothing fake or put on here.

The show in Aberdeen was the last date of the tour and what a way to close it out. Frontwoman Janine made a couple of comments about the great atmosphere of the audience a few times throughout the set with her signature bottle of Buckie in hand. Crowd surfers, people getting on shoulders, drinks flying and a band that were giving even more back, this was truly a special show.