I’ve not paid any attention to Billy Talent since their enjoyable debut album was released way back in 2003 to much hype from the UK music press. Two albums later and these Canadians seem to be getting a bit of attention once again and judging by the latest album ‘Billy Talent III’ it is much deserved.

The band burst into action pretty much as soon as they hit the stage and I was blown away by how good the sound quality was at Brixton. With the guys being on top form too it was almost like listening to them on record. Lighting was great to get some decent photos. A bit more white front light would have been good, but the blue and yellow was bright enough to work with. Ben Kowalewics on lead vocals pretty much sums up what Billy Talent are all about with a highly energetic performance covering all of the stage and getting the audience to join in.

Set was made up of most of the new album with the best of the others although I couldn’t tell you the full setlist, but the ones I’m familiar with like ‘Line and Sinker’, ‘Devil In a Midnight Mass’, ‘Diamond on a Landmine’. Red Flag would have been on the list too but I left early to guaranty I got into the secret Foxboro Hot Tubs (the alter-ego of Green Day) gig at the Garage.

More photos coming soon!!