PREDICATABLEY, this lovely Yorkshire venue was packed for Britain’s finest as the lads lapped up the welcoming cheers, letting fly with opener Discotheque Wreck, The Night That Lemmy Died, (one of six new tunes from current album We Are Not Robots), and vintage classic Alice What’s The Matter. Even at this early stage the paying punters were putty in Terrorvision’s hands, with all on stage looking smart and ready for business. Suited front man Tony Wright had trimmed his beard, Mark Yates thrashed out riffs to My House, Electrocuted, fan favourite American T.V and from said new album, Shine On. Along with the other fresh songs, I really like this tune, and if there’s any justice in this world, which sadly there isn’t, this song should be on mainstream radio. Now!

With Terrorvision, credit must go to rear gunners, namely rhythmists Leigh Marklew and tubsman Chris Bussey. Both smiling and gelling effortlessly, aided very nicely by ivory chap and backing vocalist Milton Evans. And let’s not forget the small but perfectly formed percussion gang.

It was joyous to hear Josephine, D’Ya Wanna Go Faster and the songs they kept on coming with two more new ones bolted together, Baby Blue and You Gotta Want To Be Happy. More up-tempo songs followed as the crowd kept cheering. With some songs flowing from one to the next, most notable with Celebrity Hit List and Pretend Best Friend, this proves that Terrorvision work, gel and know their game perfectly.

For a gang who’s career is thirty five years since conception and not on everyone’s radar, I felt production was again high end and well-crafted. The band, which knocked out 23 bangers, seemed to really be enjoying themselves and I feel it’s safe to say the packed house had an overall vision that was both terrific and entertaining, which basically is what it should always be. 

Words & Photos: Roy Goodall