Emperors

"Emperors still have plenty of juice left in the tank and aren’t afraid to use it."

'Shooting From The Bell Tower' heralds the return of the royally excellent power-pop trio

Four of WA's finest give their thoughts on playing the legendary Big Day Out.

...as balls-out as the throbbing drums, unyielding guitars and male/female vocals...

If there was a WAMi award for ‘Most Rock Moment on Stage’ Split Seconds’ Vaughn Davies would have to get a nod, who after sustaining a injury a few months ago caused by an ‘illegal tackle’ from his brother, guitarist Rhys, played the show painkiller-free just one day after having a knee reconstruction.

The quartet fill the space pretty quickly, the thick drone of opener, Witch, setting the tone for the rest of the evening.

The night was all about Emperors, who most certainly conquered, but it also saw Will Stoker & The Embers ruling many punters’ fancies.