![\"image\"](\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/tumblr_inline_mmjhhbNZIM1qztcot.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
On our Southern coast is the town of Southampton, which has boasted quite a reputable music scene for many years now. But, this weekend, some of the UK’s top acts ranging between rock, metal, hardcore and more will take over Southampton Uni and deliver you a fantastic one day event in the form of Takedown Festival<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Will you be there? We will, but just incase you’re still unsure as to who to see some of our writers have collated this lil’ list for you. Read, this, check the bands out and have a blast on Saturday!<\/p>\n And incase you haven’t done so yet, let us know any of your thoughts on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n View the full list of stage times\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Attention Thieves<\/strong><\/span> When & Where:<\/strong>\u00a017:45 on the Southampton Music Mag Stage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Hey Vanity<\/strong><\/span> When & Where: 14:25 on the Smalltown & Friends Stage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A Tale Of Two Cities<\/strong><\/span> When & Where: 13:45 on the Smalltown & Friends Stage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Hacktivist<\/span><\/strong> <\/span>When & Where: 18.35pm on the Monster Energy Stage.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n TRC<\/span><\/strong> When & Where: 16.10pm on the Monster Energy Stage.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Sonic Boom Six<\/span><\/strong> When &Where: 21.15pm on the Big Deal Clothing Stage.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Marmozets<\/strong> When & Where: 16:10 on the Rocksound Stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n Burn The Fleet<\/strong> When & Where: 19:15 on the Southampton Music Stage.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Hang The Bastard<\/strong> When & Where: 20:00 on the Southampton Music Stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n Closure In Moscow<\/strong> When & Where: 18:15 on the Small Town & Friends Stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n Takedown Festival<\/strong>\u00a0links:\u00a0<\/span>Official Site<\/a>|<\/span>Facebook<\/a>|<\/span>Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n Words by Jess Tagliani (JT), Jay Sullivan (JS),\u00a0<\/span>Katie Ann Malcomson (KM)<\/span>\u00a0and Mikey Brown (MB).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On our Southern coast is the town of Southampton, which has boasted quite a reputable music scene for many years now. But, this weekend, some of the UK’s top acts ranging between rock, metal, hardcore and more will take over Southampton Uni and deliver you a fantastic one day event in the form of Takedown […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8181],"tags":[9941,5632,12667,12629,5291,1444,4849,5723,11,3363,6887,6228,5787],"class_list":["post-29194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-post","tag-a-tale-of-two-cities","tag-attention-thieves","tag-burn-the-fleet","tag-closure-in-moscow","tag-festival","tag-hacktivist","tag-hang-the-bastard","tag-hey-vanity","tag-marmozets","tag-sonic-boom-six","tag-takedown","tag-takedown-festival","tag-trc"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img594\/5125\/attentionthieves.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
Despite only being three years old, Reading quartet Attention Thieves<\/strong> have gained an immense amount of exposure. They\u2019ve recently finished tours with Enter Shikari and Canterbury; this lead to them gaining loads of new fans, which is something they deserve. Their music is biting yet catchy, leading to massive sing-alongs. With the release of their latest single \u2018Can\u2019t See the Light\u2019<\/em>, things are looking very rosy for this quartet indeed. (JT)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img259\/9917\/heyvanity.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
Made up of former members of Fei Comodo, this Essex quartet shot into the spotlight after touring with Don Broco earlier in the year. With huge slabs of punchy rock attitude laced with bone-crunching riffs and bouncy choruses, Hey Vanity have been reeling fans in with the release of debut EP \u2018Breathe, Bleed, Grow\u2019<\/em> and will be a great band to see in order to kick start the day. (JT)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img716\/7059\/ataleoftwocities.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
Hailing from Bristol, five-piece act A Tale Of Two Cities<\/strong> were one of the last bands to be added to the bill but by no means does this mean that they\u2019re one of the least-worthy bands. In fact, they\u2019re probably going to be one of the best bands to storm this festival. Their adrenaline-fuelled tracks are a perfect blend of hungry power and roaring riffs that will simply drag you into a chaotic whirlwind of pure, flawless energy. If there\u2019s one band that you must see, it\u2019s these guys. (JT)<\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img607\/6679\/hacktivist.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
The go-to choice for supporting slots at the moment, in the first half of 2013 Hacktivist<\/strong> have already been billed with the likes of Enter Shikari, Limp Bizkit and Crossfaith. If you haven\u2019t managed to catch them on their recent UK tour, now is the perfect chance to find out what all the fuss is about. \u00a0Blending hardcore and grime with electronica elements and Meshuggah-style riffs, Hacktivist<\/strong>\u2019s unique sound is a refreshing offering in the oversaturated UK hardcore scene.\u00a0 With an energetic live show that\u2019s bound to get raucous; this set is a sure-fire way to get you off your feet. (JS)<\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img27\/9479\/trcr.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
A truly polarising band who manage to garner as much criticism as they do acclaim; by now you probably know if you\u2019re a fan of TRC<\/strong>\u2019s aggressively ego-centric hardcore. Despite the controversy, TRC <\/strong>are undeniably one of the strongest bands on the UK hardcore scene today, with dynamic live shows and the kind of banging tunes designed get the party started. There\u2019s no point in holding a pint while you watch these guys as it\u2019s sure to come flying out your hand as soon as they burst into action. Fresh off their European tour and with a new album and yet more tour dates in the pipeline, you can expect to hear mix of fan favourites and brand new songs. (JS)<\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img10\/5710\/sonicboomsix.png\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
Defiantly pogo-ing in a world where the mosh reigns supreme, Sonic Boom Six<\/strong> are always a breath of fresh air. Frequently touring and managing to combine both politics and partying without seeming trite or heavy-handed, the Manchester six-piece always execute a solid, enjoyable set. Since 2002, the band have effortlessly blended genres and styles, making them impossible to pigeonhole and adaptable to any festival crowd. With new single ‘Keep On Believing’<\/em> out on Xtra-Mile Records, and last year\u2019s self-titled release both adding to their cannon of solid tunes, \u00a0you can rely Sonic Boom Six<\/strong> to deliver as they headline the Big Deal Clothing Stage. (JS)<\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img547\/5896\/marmozets.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
Just ahead of their tour with Senses Fail, Marmozets<\/strong> will be bringing their bratty, energetic and melodic-mathcore excellence to Takedown. So what do you need to know about Marmozets ahead of the festival? Well. They are signed to Gallows\u2019 own Venn Records, and have so far delivered hit after hit of their breed of mind-bending, hook laden alt. hardcore in the form of two E.P\u2019s \u2013 they don\u2019t even have a full length and already they are the most fresh and exciting band on the scene, as well as a bunch of unbelievable musicians. And what\u2019s more, they are a group of two sets of siblings\u2026. who are ALL 18 AND UNDER. Go and see a bunch of kids from Bradford blow everyone else out of the water. (KM)<\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img547\/6115\/burnthefleet.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
Shit guys \u2013 according to Twitter, Burn The Fleet<\/strong>\u2019s set at Takedown will be their last. This is very sad news. So you better go and see them before they are gone forever! Burn The Fleet<\/strong> are a bunch of unpretentious all round great guys from Southampton, and they have a live show to match. Expect catchy as hell Thrice-like anthems, sing-along-and-hug-the-nearest-person-moments, big guitars, crashing drums, soaring vocals, beautiful delicate moments and above all \u2013 top notch banter. Let\u2019s make sure their last show on their home ground sees them off with a bang. (KM)<\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img259\/8564\/hangthebastard.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a fan of a full on doom assault, dense Slayer-inspired riffs cut with a modern metalcore knife, and you basically want to hear songs about pure HATE for 30 minutes\u2026.then I advise you to go and see Hang The Bastard<\/strong>. The band have seen some changes of late, with a new line up and a \u201cgreatest hits\u201d of 2009 – 2012 style record released on Holy Roar Records to mark this turnaround, serving to draw a line under the old Hang The Bastard<\/strong>. On the Southampton Music Mag Stage straight after the brilliant melodic rock of Burn The Fleet, Hang The Bastard<\/strong> will be sure to bring a slice of chaos to proceedings, and if new track ’Sweet Mother’<\/em> is anything to go by then this will be a set worth watching. (KM)<\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"http:\/\/imageshack.us\/a\/img442\/613\/closureinmoscow.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n
I’m never sure how to describe Closure In Moscow<\/strong> to friends. I simply throw on ‘Kissing Cousins’<\/em> and make them listen whilst irritatingly narrating through it with ‘this bit’s good!’ and ‘oh man, this next bit here, check… woahhhh!’ With only an EP and album ‘First Temple’<\/em> released so far (which are both solid) we can expect a fair few new songs from their upcoming release ‘Pink Lemonade.’<\/em> Closure In Moscow<\/strong> are incredibly melodic, just as infectious and worth your time and ears. (MB)<\/p>\n![\"image\"](\"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/tumblr_inline_mm4qkl57cE1qztcot.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
<\/p>\n