Last weekend I made my way to Mieliepop 2024! It was the first time that I’ve gone back since 2018 and I had an absolute blast.
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This edition of the festival (which is held at Tolderia Resort near Lothair in Mpumalanga province) had an amazing line-up.
The line-up featured Durban Rockers Black Math, Metal Giants Facing The Gallows, Punk Legends Fuzigish, Rap Royalty Jack Parow, Painted Flowers, Pedro Barbosa, PH Fat, SA Indie Legends Shortstraw, Rock Royalty The Black Cat Bones (featuring Gareth Wilson), The Klubs, The Russian Dolls, SA Garage Rock Kings The Tazers, Reggae Legends Tidal Waves and others.
Facing The Gallows made their way onto the stage on the Friday night at the festival and completely blew away the metal-hungry crowd.
The bassist hopped onto a rubber “boat” and he was jamming in it, while the crowd help him up high. I think the term “Legendary” comes to mind…
Just check the photo that I snapped below and you’ll see what I mean…
This photo has been selected as the Photo of The Week on SA Music Zone.
More info about Facing The Gallows
Formed in 2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa, by Bryan Binneman (vocals), Rayner Abraham (bass), and Chase Beynon (guitar), Facing the Gallows is a metal band. Presently, the band comprises Reegan du Buisson on vocals, James Irving and Chase Beynon on guitars and Ray James on bass.
The band is renowned for their electrifying and dynamic live performances, captivating audiences from intimate club stages to grand festival arenas.
They have graced the stages of numerous major festivals, including Oppikoppi, Ramfest, Woodstock, Krank’d Up, Thornfest, and Splashy Fen, among others.
Since their inception, Facing the Gallows has supported international acts such as August Burns Red, Every Time I Die, Darkest Hour, Our Last Night, The Ghost Inside, Affiance, Underoath, Asking Alexandria, Have Heart, Shipwreck, Unearth and Protest the Hero.
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