Dark East Mania rock event at The Music Room

September's multi-sub-genre rock music event, named "Dark East Mania" by organizers Charged ME's fans, started early in the night, featuring 11 locally-based acts back-to-back all the way to lights up at The Music Room.

Alt rock band Drasbor put in one of the more memorable performances of the night, with strong vocals and good percussion.

Metal fans had much to mosh over, with 4 metal bands playing that night. The first, Coat of Arms, was a great kick-off, their vocalists' preppy look belying a powerful metal voice.

After Benevolent and Voice of the Soul continued the metal lineup, split down the middle by hard rock band Point of View, Ascendant ended it with a very well-received performance.

Alternative Rock Festival at The Music Room

I don't think I've seen The Music Room as packed as I did last Friday at Charged's Alternative Rock Festival. What a night!

Shaun Holton

Manjeet

Shaun Holton from Projected Twin and Manjeet (whose birthday it happened to be) from Red House kicked off the event with solo progressive and acoustic rock sets.

No delays in hitting the afterburners as EP-launching band AKB (Alpha Kenny Buddy outside official circles) sprayed hot metal all over the place. A mosh erupted in front of the stage, and there was just this immense energy both onstage and offstage.

POV kept the momentum going with the title track from Revolutionize the Revolutionary, Alien Ant Farm's rearrangement of Smooth Criminal, and more.

Chronicles of Khan was next, returning after a couple years with a rhythmic rock sound and monstrous instrumental finish.

Kicksound followed with hard rock.

Goddamn Electric was last but not least in the least, with superb instrumentals and vocals. Hope to see more of them in future.