Marmozets stormed The Waterfront in Norwich on Friday night [May 4] with support from Black Peaks.

Norwich Evening News: Marmozets headlining The Waterfront in Norwich, 4th May 2018. Photo: Sam DawesMarmozets headlining The Waterfront in Norwich, 4th May 2018. Photo: Sam Dawes (Image: Sam Dawes)

This was my second time seeing the Marmozets live. It's always nice to be able to see bands multiple times because it gives you the opportunity to truly see the evolution of the band and how they have progressed.

On my first time seeing them live it was off the back of them releasing their debut album 'The Weird and Wonderful...' and last night it was the beginning of their UK tour for 'Knowing What You Know Now' with Black Peaks accompanying as support.

Black Peaks were first up erupting onto the stage showcasing their heavy riffs and the dynamic range that lead singer Will Gardner is capable of.

Their songs expertly mixed heavy and clean vocals showing just how technically capable and tight the band is with their intricate riffs and mix of styles incorporated into most of their tracks which really made these guys stand out.

Norwich Evening News: Marmozets headlining The Waterfront in Norwich, 4th May 2018. Photo: Sam DawesMarmozets headlining The Waterfront in Norwich, 4th May 2018. Photo: Sam Dawes (Image: Sam Dawes)

You could see from the offset that this band just wanted to jump and move as much as possible. Due to the set up of the stage it offered limited space but Gardner paced around every inch.

Crowd favourite 'Glass Built Castles' easily got the biggest reaction in the room, with mosh pits and singing creating a sea of energy that the band just fed off making their songs that much more intense.

Then it was time for headline act Marmozets to take to the stage. Straight from the beginning as much of their equipment was pushed as far back on stage as possible, creating room for the whole band to move as freely as possible.

Lead singer Becca Macintyre made sure to make the most of this space, dancing and moving around with each beat of their songs, showing the passion each and every band member has for their music.

Norwich Evening News: Marmozets headlining The Waterfront in Norwich, 4th May 2018. Photo: Sam DawesMarmozets headlining The Waterfront in Norwich, 4th May 2018. Photo: Sam Dawes (Image: Sam Dawes)

In the mix of the songs there was a point where Becca addressed the crowd, admitting to the struggles of her voice breaking whilst out on tour.

This issue has caused the band to cancel the rest of their US tour as Becca was under strict instructions not to sing. From these struggles she admitted to thinking about calling it quits, but from the adoration and reaction every song had received, she confirmed 'there is no way that's happening now, this is beautiful'.

The band have had their struggles with such a long stretch in between albums and numerous injuries and illnesses causing the band to cancel shows. It's reaffirming to see that they have continued to fight through this, with Becca continuously going to prove why she is one of the best front women around.

The set was perfectly layered with songs from 'The Weird and Wonderful...' and 'Knowing What You Know Now' mixing the heavier with the slightly slower. My only criticism is that it felt like 'Insomnia' came a little too early in the set. Personally it felt like they needed one that wasn't as slow such as 'Captivate You' which would of kept that early energy running high.

Norwich Evening News: Marmozets headlining The Waterfront in Norwich, 4th May 2018. Photo: Sam DawesMarmozets headlining The Waterfront in Norwich, 4th May 2018. Photo: Sam Dawes (Image: Sam Dawes)

The placement of 'Run with the Rhythm' which followed on from the madness of 'Vibetech' fitted perfectly with Becca announcing 'This next one means a lot to me as I'm sure it means a lot to you'. The sound translated so well to the live stage - you could just feel the power and emotional weight emanate through the speakers.

To compare from when I first saw Marmozets to now, not a lot has changed, they have more material and are still developing as a band but thankfully the same passion and ferocity is still there at the core.

From Becca being a constant source of fun energy to Josh Macintyre using every opportunity to stand on his drums, and even coming to the front of a stage to start a circle pit, the pure passion and energy has remained despite all the setbacks this band has faced. I certainly hope they go on to continue as they are and hope that they don't suffer any more setbacks in the future.