A band like Messa experiencing some real groundswell is a great thing to see. You can chalk that up to last year’s The Spin, the album that really seemed like the important final piece for them. Now, they’re not only one of doom-metal’s most prominent names to watch, but hold decent stead among the rising crop of underground metal bands overall. Messa’s time feels very much in sight; a good Download or Bloodstock slot could be all they need to really become something special. So while Bristol’s Thekla might not be the most decadent space for them, it’s only a matter of time before that’s theirs to take. Ross Peacey headed down to check it out.
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