{"id":71597,"date":"2022-09-25T21:01:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T02:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=71597"},"modified":"2026-04-25T12:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T17:04:55","slug":"in-concert-bridear-review-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2022\/in-concert-bridear-review-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"In Concert: Bridear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

by Arta Gailuma<\/span><\/p>


\u2014 Photojournalist \u2014<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Castle & Falcon Birmingham, UK, September 9, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arriving at Castle & Falcon I was overtaken by a feeling of familiarity – same season of the year, same venue, same band and even plenty of same faces in the crowd. And that\u2019s a good thing- it was great to see Bridear touring this side of the world again. This time promoting their latest release Aegis of Athena<\/em> (out on 20. April 2022 via Avex Trax) and also celebrating band\u2019s 10 year anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Influenced by NWOBHM as well as J-Pop, but sticking at the same time to their high energy power metal formula with speedy thrash beats, big riffs and super melodic guitar solos seems like Bridear has managed to create a quite reasonable and loyal fan following outside their home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was great to see a mixed crowd of different ages and nationalities, rocking Bridear\u2019s T-Shirts, fist pumping in the rhythm and singing along to band\u2019s speedy, yet sugary anthems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haru\u2019s dark growls were complementing Kimi\u2019s clean lead vocals and there was plenty of fretboard wizardry from Ayumi and Moe- the newest member of the band who replaced previous guitarist Misaki only couple of months before the tour. And Natsumi hiding behind the drum kit was a real powerhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evening\u2019s setlist was a mixture of older pieces for long time fans and, of course, plenty of new tracks from band\u2019s latest album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The night finished with \u201cBloody Bride\u201d- a piece from band\u2019s 2021 identically titled album and one of fans favourites leaving everyone wanting more. But before the merch stand getting busy again, to fan\u2019s satisfaction the quintet came back to play \u201cRoad\u201d- a finale track from the most recent release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A brilliant show from start to the end! For everyone out there who are just hearing about Bridear, do go check them out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bridear.world\/<\/a>
https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100059332609988<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Band:
Kimi- lead vocals
Moe- guitar
Ayumi- guitar
Haru- bass
Natsumi- drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setlist:
1. Side of a Bullet
2. Daybreak
3. The Moment
4. Ray of Chaos
5. With Me
6. Brave New World Revisited
7. Dimensions
8. Ignite
9. Light in the Dark
10. Determination
11. Ghoul
12. Sick
13. Bloody Bride<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encore:
14. Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the video of Determination:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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