It may be the end of the summer but guitars were still blazing at Friday's Rockstock.

The decision to ditch the last minute homework and dive into the gig at Carshalton's Charles Cryer Theatre seemed the right one.

Red Gem were first with their metal-meets-grunge sound. Influenced by bands like Nirvana, they gave a feisty and enthusiastic taste of teen spirit to start the evening. With songs such as Blood and Thunder, the crowd were warmed up and ready for the rest of the night.

It was then time to turn up the sync and prepare for the screams as Prediction took to the stage. The jumpy, Enter Shikari-like set was carried by first-rate guitarist Sam Brior and drummer Toby King, with Watership Down and Freddy Wasn't the Only One To Get Fingered receiving a worthy crowd response. The band has been playing venues such as Storm in Leicester Square recently and the crowds at Rockstock will be eagerly awaiting their return.

Half way into the night and the bands weren't slowing down. Five-piece Space Cake were reduced to four tonight due to illness, but were held together well by guitarist Will Gulseven. New song Let it Rip did what it said on the label, with vicious guitar solos and gusty lyrics. The band also covered the Black Sabbath epic Iron Man - a slower song that showed an alternative side to the band. When interviewed, the guys commented on the night's "good atmosphere".

RockStock then embraced punk as Gallows Humour launched into Put Me In Solitary . Their punchy, anarchic sound was well delivered, with Five More Stops triggering a mixture of moshing and mayhem. A well-received Nameless and Shameless ended the set powerfully.

Vytl Syne - who describe themselves as the "pulse of modern rock" - were certainly alive and kicking in their energetic set. The band endured sound difficulties to deliver the performance of the evening, largely thanks to front man Crash.

Proving rock is best enjoyed with a few moves, and by owning the stage like a Britney Spears in flame-licked trousers, he certainly delivered a show. The songs were well varied in pace, Life Support Machine brought the mirror ball out along with the urge to wave the lighters. It was Calling Car, however, which saw mosh pits form and fans took to the stage to join in the frenzied atmosphere.

Last up was Acroama, who, due to an injured drummer, performed mellower songs than their usual stirring rock. Those who embraced this were treated with a cover of Plain White T's Hey There Delilah and set of an alternative indie rock, resembling Sunshine Underground. It was a welcome change from the moshing madness and they promised the crowd faster material next time.

The night stood in full Rockstock glory, and although school is no longer out for summer, this summer is still out of control.