Although we still have some great bands for AMF 2014, today our Flemish lion is high above with the only two Belgian bands who will perform at the festival this summer. The first one would have already played last year, but due to unexpected circumstances it turned out the other way. We were absolutely convinced of one thing: CHANNEL ZERO would strike back! And if it wasn’t for this year it would happen the next. But the trio picked up their courage faster together than initially expected and are back now with a killer new album. Channel Zero is out for revenge, revenge for the past and all the misery associated. It’s absolutely clear this will not be just ‘one of the shows’. They will kick ass and blow away the bitter taste from last year. Of course there will be a tribute to Phil and we are quite sure the band will impress.
Diablo Blvd second Belgian confirmation for AMF 2014
Last year when we announced Channel Zero it was like: ‘finally’. We were then trying to get the band to Alcatraz for a few years but every time there came something in between. It’s about the same feeling we have today while announcing DIABLO BLVD. However, at the Rock Tribune headquarters there is a core of die-hard fans around the band from Antwerp who did not failed to apply pressure hooligan-wise and with clenched fists to the bookers from the festival. Flat tires, threatening letters, and even a few stones through our windows…the usual ‘pressure’. And though we are still healing we know to estimate the efforts to value. At least when we hear the new album which will be released soon. On ‘Follow The Deadlights’ the band used all their qualities and left nothing to chance. Therefore it’s serious for Alex & co. So damned serious that even Agnew puts his comedy career on hold in favour of the band. Not obvious if you know the man sells out several arena’s in no time.