Friday 25th Dolans
Sat 26th Grand Social
Sun 27th Limelight
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Deadly announcement! One of my introductory bands into death metal. Never managed to see them live. A trip down to Dolans sounds good.
Me too! Were they ever here before? I think they were listed for Monolith o0ne year?
I'm not sure if they played here before.
They played Cork in 1994, it was an allages show too!, was gutted at the time i couldn't make it!
Quote from: Paul keohane on September 25, 2025, 12:19:10 PMThey played Cork in 1994, it was an allages show too!, was gutted at the time i couldn't make it!
I was at it. IIRC there was only a handful in the audience.
Quote from: The Ancient Ones on September 25, 2025, 12:57:21 PMQuote from: Paul keohane on September 25, 2025, 12:19:10 PMThey played Cork in 1994, it was an allages show too!, was gutted at the time i couldn't make it!
I was at it. IIRC there was only a handful in the audience.
I remember a few buddies heading i to it. I was raging i couldn't go!.I still hadn't been to a gig at that point, so was mad for road! :laugh:
Quote from: Paul keohane on September 25, 2025, 01:12:45 PMQuote from: The Ancient Ones on September 25, 2025, 12:57:21 PMQuote from: Paul keohane on September 25, 2025, 12:19:10 PMThey played Cork in 1994, it was an allages show too!, was gutted at the time i couldn't make it!
I was at it. IIRC there was only a handful in the audience.
I remember a few buddies heading i to it. I was raging i couldn't go!.I still hadn't been to a gig at that point, so was mad for road! :laugh:
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Caught them three years ago at Netherlands Deathfest. Incredible experience. The highlight of Friday night along with Demolition Hammer. Weekend dates mean it's a no brainer. Fantastic announcement.
Savage stuff. I seen them at a Deathfest in London and few years ago and they were great
Looks like Abaddon Incarnate have been confirmed as support for all three shows
And Zealot Cult.
Quote from: Paul keohane on September 25, 2025, 12:19:10 PMThey played Cork in 1994, it was an allages show too!, was gutted at the time i couldn't make it!
I remember going to this with a few buddies, we were 16 or 17 max, bus to Cork, gig, scored a few beers, sleep on floor in my buddies old lads house, bus home next day. School on Monday. Good times.
Saw there on insta that Ingram is sitting out a bunch of festival shows due to some health issues. That Oscar Rilo guy and Dave Hunt from Anal Nathrakh are covering the shows.
They released a statement saying that Ingram is packing it in due to ill health but will be doing some select dates on the current tour to say good bye to fans
Hunt will be back in for a while so, I reckon. He did a decent job on the couple of albums he sang on previously.
FROM BEYOND!...
Exciting news for our friends in Latin/South America I!!
Benediction can now confirm that the guy assuming the frontman/vocalist position on their LATAM tour in November will be the original voice of Death Metal, KAM LEE!
The band are super excited about the prospect of working with Kam and are looking forward to going back on the road in one of their favourite territories.
Here is a direct message from the Man Himself;
"I am excited to be joining Benediction as vocalist for the LATAM tour. Given my long-term friendship with Dave Ingram, it was vital for me to obtain his dark blessing before stepping into this position.
The band has been aided by notable talent, including Oscar Rilo and Dave Hunt, who have both delivered impressive live performances.
I'm eager to follow their lead and hope to adequately represent the band and satisfy the fans."
So there it is! Go grab your tickets and let's make this historic event something people will talk about for years!!!
This promises to be a real case of 'legends collide' and a true celebration of
'OLD SCHOOL! DEATH METAL!'
One annoying cunt to another!
Following the sad news of Dave Ingram's retirement, @benediction_band have confirmed that vocals for the Irish shows in September will be handled by none other than the legendary Kam Lee of Massacre fame 🔥 Grab tickets now from Ticketmaster. Support from @zealotcult & @abaddon_incarnate_official 🤘
Class ,would have preferred ingram but that's a pretty good replacement
Quote from: Paul keohane on May 18, 2026, 07:04:49 PMOne annoying cunt to another!
This is also true, Lee was a complete twit when masscare played the Voodoo in 2007 as I recall, terry Butler being the polar opposite and complete gent.
Quote from: Floss on July 14, 2026, 04:06:31 PMQuote from: Paul keohane on May 18, 2026, 07:04:49 PMOne annoying cunt to another!
This is also true, Lee was a complete twit when masscare played the Voodoo in 2007 as I recall, terry Butler being the polar opposite and complete gent.
seen Massacre a few years ago in London. Thought his vocals were on form, he did waffle a bit between songs. But still put on a good show
Looking forward to this gig
Are you sure?
This weekend!
Is it carvery or set menu being served?
Any stage times posted yet?
Stage times...
20:00: Doors
20:20 - 20:50: Abaddon Incarnate
21:10 - 21:40: Zealot Cult
22:05 - 23.20: Benediction
Quote from: Jward on September 25, 2026, 09:01:06 AMStage times...
20:00: Doors
20:20 - 20:50: Abaddon Incarnate
21:10 - 21:40: Zealot Cult
22:05 - 23.20: Benediction
Go raibh míle.
Terrible, avoid.
Kam lee talking about himself for half the night and not a single decent benediction tune played
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Utter shite
Haha Kam Lee still at it!, only time i ever had to listen to the cunt was that time in the Voodoo in the 2000s with Massacre!, desperate scutter!
Quote from: Shitstirrer on September 26, 2026, 12:48:41 AMTerrible, avoid.
Kam lee talking about himself for half the night and not a single decent benediction tune played
.
Utter shite
hardly that bad now
Er, fck yer exaggerating and fcking moaning.
I found Kam chatty, in a good way.
Still a great tone to his growl.
He did 1 of his screams too during 1 song.
He did tire a bit during the set, but I was quite impressed overall.
I tired too, and left early. Ha ha.
We all know Benediction are a 2nd-tier DM band, but I appreciate their work ethic. That's Birmingham for you.
Was thinking of heading up and buying a ticket at the door. Saw Massacre with Morgoth and Immolation in the early 90s and enjoyed them. Have never seen Benediction so figured it's a night out. But yeah they are 2nd tier and the less than glowing reviews have me thinking I'd be better off with my feet up in front of the stove.
To be fair Kam put up a post saying he doesn't know all the lyrics and will use a teleprompter so that's my decision made
Savage gig last night. Way better than I was expecting and I have to say, Kam Lee was an outstanding frontman. Yes he was using the teleprompter but was humble enough to take the piss out of himself about it which was a smart move. Full of energy and banter and they were all clearly enjoying themselves. Place was packed, plenty of crowd surfing and good atmos. It was a pretty short set and we were back downstairs with a pint of 21:45 which was odd, but fuck me that man can still grunt
The Benediction set was over an hour. That was only Kams second show with them it's to be expected that he's still learning the lyrics. It was just an iPad near him and it wasn't even really noticeable. Great show if it was possible I would go to Belfast tonight after last night. I wonder will Kam join now as a full member or will it be a run shows then the band splits up. They won't survive replacing Ingram with some unknown.
That gig was fucking great. Set full of belters, albeit mostly new songs. I think some of them are better than their old stuff tbh. Shame about Zealot Cult not making it. AI weren't sounding great to me this time.
I just happened to be checking out Memoriam on Angry Metal Guy, and had to check a review of Benediction's Scriptures. I see that 3 years after the review someone was very put out by the review and did a very lengthy retort because they were so offended by the review -
https://www.angrymetalguy.com/benediction-scriptures-review/
it has to be someone in the band right?? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :vomit:
One phrase I never considered for a Benediction record is 'artistry and soul'! It is better than 2.5/5 though.