UK alt-rock duo Nova Twins told us about their Beyoncé and Deftones experiences...

Georgia South: The best gig I have ever been to would be Beyoncé on the I Am Sasha Fierce Tour. I would have been no older than 11 years old, and my curious mind was blown by the sheer power of Queen Bey and her incredible all-female band commanding the stage. I went with my family for my dad’s birthday. Originally, our seats were up in the heavens, but due to late postage, they compensated us with 3rd-row seats! This was definitely one of the catalysts for wanting to pursue being a bass player in a band. I saw her bassist Divinity Roxx and guitarist Bibi McGill whipping their dreadlocks and head-banging their afros wildly, doing killer solos in front of a roaring arena. I could feel the sweat dripping off Beyoncé’s face as she prowled across the stage. My feet were firmly planted on the ground, mesmerized and in a trance for the entire performance. These women played such an important moment in history, one that I’m so grateful for and will never forget.

Amy Love: The best gig I have ever seen is such a hard question. Queen B brings such an incredible production, and her performance is unmatched, so I have to mention her. But also, there was this incredible moment where we were playing a festival in Australia, and we got to watch Deftones in Brisbane side stage in the middle of the city. Their cinematic music against the skyscraper backdrop, twinned with the sunset melting away into the night sky and a sea of mosh pits as far as the eye could see, was a sight to behold. It was so stunning and mesmerizing.

Nova Twins play Zebulon on July 23. The Parasites and Butterflies album is out August 29.

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