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STICK TIGHT 2011
This past Sunday, I went to Terror’s Stick Tight tour at Trees in Dallas with a few friends. The lineup was absolutely fantastic with Terror headlining, Stick To Your Guns, Trapped Under Ice, Close Your Eyes, and Your Demise as direct support. This was the first time that I had been to Trees and it seemed pretty cool (except the height of the stage). We arrived about 15 minutes before the door opened and once we got in we headed straight for the merch booth. I bought a Terror t- shirt for $15 as well as a sick poster for $5. After this, we casually made our way to the stage in order to see Messengers (a prominent local band).
Messengers: I have seen these guys at a much smaller venue and they were just as awesome then as they are now. Luckily, when you go to a hardcore show the local band tends to get a lot of support as well because you get a lot of the same crowd at any hardcore show. It was Andy Rhodes last show with them and they definitely made the most of it. They had a great stage presence and got the crowd warmed up for the rest of the show. Overall Rating: 7/10
Your Demise: I had not heard of these British guys until the show. In my opinion, they put on a great show but the crowd didn’t seem to be into them a very much. They were probably the weakest act thanks to crowd reaction. Even if you’re unfamiliar with them at least give them respect unless they just flat out suck! Your Demise is definitely a band that I’ll be checking out in the future. Overall Rating: 6.8/10
Close Your Eyes: The other Texas product (Abilene, Texas) that played. During the car ride to Dallas, my friend Mitchell was playing them in the care so I got to hear them prior to the show. The clean vocals gave their music a bit of a pop-punk sound in some songs. The crowd seemed to dig them and I really enjoyed their set. I’ll be checking them out more later. Overall Rating: 7.5/10
Trapped Under Ice: Baltimore hardcore at its finest. These guys fucking rule and their live show fucking rules too! They opened up with my personal favorite, Believe, and the crowd went crazy. This was the first time that I had to jump out of the way on my crutches from stage divers and the pits. I don’t what else to about them except these guys tore it up. STAY COLD-AH! Overall Rating: 9/10
Stick To Your Guns: Right after TUI, I went back to the bar to get some water and hangout by the merch stand to hopefully see some band members. They started their set and I was still back there so I had to be behind the pits this time around. All of the “older” more traditional hardcore guys in the crowd kind of backed away for STYG to where I was at. I really like these guys but it felt like something was lacking in their set. I don’t know if it was because I was too anxious for Terror or something else. They played their typical setlist and I enjoyed it but not to the degree that I was expecting to. Anyways, they ended their set with This Is More and the place erupted and screamed “Rest assured, that with a heart that’s pure we’ll be victorious and not let our hate get the best of us!” I hope that the next time I see them I am able to enjoy it more. Overall Rating: 6.8/10
Terror: By far my favorite hardcore band ever. They were the ones who introduced me to the genre and I finally got to see them live! I was so antsy after STYG because Terror would come out from behind those curtains any minute. I grabbed a spot on the rail (there was no rail but oh well) off to the side thanks to my stupid, injured leg and stayed put for the set. The curtains were pulled and fucking TERROR was only a few feet from me! They opened up with Stick Tight and the crowd nearly tore the building down. During the middle of the song, Scott Vogel, pointed and stared me down as I was screaming every word to Stick Tight (I was like fuckyeah.jpg). Terror continued and the crowd kept getting even more insane! Scott cracked a few jokes as well regarding the stage crew giving him a new mic. He jokingly said “I fucked Vince Neil one time……ew”! Anyways, I have never seen so many stage dives in my entire life and I was worried a giant guy would land on me while I’m standing there on my crutches. Luckily it never happened. Considering the fact that this was a Terror show at a venue that has been notorious for having the dick security guards that hurl fans off the stage, it went quite well. There was hardly any security to be honest. They were really chill and let us pretty much do whatever we wanted. Throughout the set, the crowd was screaming every word (as was I) and “[tore] this place a new asshole!” (Vogelisms FTW). They ended the set with their new hardcore anthem Keepers of the Faith which was so powerful to actually see it live. Terror tore Trees up and I cannot wait to see them back in town especially because I won’t be injured next time. Overall Rating: 11/10 (Yes, I went there)
damn, i havent seen madball in like 5 years... i gotta end that shit next time they come to philly! it would be baller if they played this is hardcore fest in philly this summer, lineup is gonna be released in like 4 days \m/
The stick tight tour was dope... all the bands I saw ruled hellz! my review is pretty much the same as Kyle's except I thought STYG was terrific. they put on a great show and I loved their set.... I dont think I've ever heard a band before with a more postive message then them, great dudes, great band, great set! Terror is just incredible. Theyre one of the bands that inspire me to wake up every fucking day and try to live a decent life. I know theyre not the best musicians or the most talented, but goddamn can they bring the fire to a show! I never once left a Terror show and was bored. All their songs relate to my life postively in someway especially now with what I been going through, I have been listening to them alot and they just make me want to continue to stay on the right path fight for my fucking life.... plus they really know how to get that fucking crowd going. I reccomend anyone, even people that are deadset against hardcore to check out Terror when theyre in your area, you will not be dissapoint. great night TUI was good as well..... I had a fun time, glad I went! cant wait to see Terror again, been seeeing them for the last decade and they never get old.
on a side note, after TUI the cops and shit came and almost shutdown the show cause of too many people outside inbetween bands on the street, there was about a 2hr delay between TUI and STYG. and I think the singer of STYG said it best, we're all there trying to come together for a positive reason and support eachother and the bands we love and the cops have nothing better to do then try to shit us down, all were doing is expressing ourselved through positive music, were not out breaking the law and shit..... i thought that was a cool think dood said and hees right. thankfully the show wasnt postponed, but STYG and Terror both played shorter sets cause of the dealy, just glad they still got to play.
But aynywa, i had a good time, thats the first straight hardcore show i seen all year! it was killah! TERROR FTW \m/
This is Hardcore 2011! Just got my weekend pass today! \m/ tickets went on sale at 12pm and were sold out in 8 hrs. I'm glad I was around to get them, I would have been fucking swole ass hell if I missed this shit..... this is definately the best fest I'll be going to this summer!
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STICK TIGHT 2011
This past Sunday, I went to Terror’s Stick Tight tour at Trees in Dallas with a few friends. The lineup was absolutely fantastic with Terror headlining, Stick To Your Guns, Trapped Under Ice, Close Your Eyes, and Your Demise as direct support. This was the first time that I had been to Trees and it seemed pretty cool (except the height of the stage). We arrived about 15 minutes before the door opened and once we got in we headed straight for the merch booth. I bought a Terror t- shirt for $15 as well as a sick poster for $5. After this, we casually made our way to the stage in order to see Messengers (a prominent local band).
Messengers: I have seen these guys at a much smaller venue and they were just as awesome then as they are now. Luckily, when you go to a hardcore show the local band tends to get a lot of support as well because you get a lot of the same crowd at any hardcore show. It was Andy Rhodes last show with them and they definitely made the most of it. They had a great stage presence and got the crowd warmed up for the rest of the show.
Overall Rating: 7/10
Your Demise: I had not heard of these British guys until the show. In my opinion, they put on a great show but the crowd didn’t seem to be into them a very much. They were probably the weakest act thanks to crowd reaction. Even if you’re unfamiliar with them at least give them respect unless they just flat out suck! Your Demise is definitely a band that I’ll be checking out in the future.
Overall Rating: 6.8/10
Close Your Eyes: The other Texas product (Abilene, Texas) that played. During the car ride to Dallas, my friend Mitchell was playing them in the care so I got to hear them prior to the show. The clean vocals gave their music a bit of a pop-punk sound in some songs. The crowd seemed to dig them and I really enjoyed their set. I’ll be checking them out more later.
Overall Rating: 7.5/10
Trapped Under Ice: Baltimore hardcore at its finest. These guys fucking rule and their live show fucking rules too! They opened up with my personal favorite, Believe, and the crowd went crazy. This was the first time that I had to jump out of the way on my crutches from stage divers and the pits. I don’t what else to about them except these guys tore it up. STAY COLD-AH!
Overall Rating: 9/10
Stick To Your Guns: Right after TUI, I went back to the bar to get some water and hangout by the merch stand to hopefully see some band members. They started their set and I was still back there so I had to be behind the pits this time around. All of the “older” more traditional hardcore guys in the crowd kind of backed away for STYG to where I was at. I really like these guys but it felt like something was lacking in their set. I don’t know if it was because I was too anxious for Terror or something else. They played their typical setlist and I enjoyed it but not to the degree that I was expecting to. Anyways, they ended their set with This Is More and the place erupted and screamed “Rest assured, that with a heart that’s pure we’ll be victorious and not let our hate get the best of us!” I hope that the next time I see them I am able to enjoy it more.
Overall Rating: 6.8/10
Terror: By far my favorite hardcore band ever. They were the ones who introduced me to the genre and I finally got to see them live! I was so antsy after STYG because Terror would come out from behind those curtains any minute. I grabbed a spot on the rail (there was no rail but oh well) off to the side thanks to my stupid, injured leg and stayed put for the set. The curtains were pulled and fucking TERROR was only a few feet from me! They opened up with Stick Tight and the crowd nearly tore the building down. During the middle of the song, Scott Vogel, pointed and stared me down as I was screaming every word to Stick Tight (I was like fuckyeah.jpg). Terror continued and the crowd kept getting even more insane! Scott cracked a few jokes as well regarding the stage crew giving him a new mic. He jokingly said “I fucked Vince Neil one time……ew”! Anyways, I have never seen so many stage dives in my entire life and I was worried a giant guy would land on me while I’m standing there on my crutches. Luckily it never happened. Considering the fact that this was a Terror show at a venue that has been notorious for having the dick security guards that hurl fans off the stage, it went quite well. There was hardly any security to be honest. They were really chill and let us pretty much do whatever we wanted. Throughout the set, the crowd was screaming every word (as was I) and “[tore] this place a new asshole!” (Vogelisms FTW). They ended the set with their new hardcore anthem Keepers of the Faith which was so powerful to actually see it live. Terror tore Trees up and I cannot wait to see them back in town especially because I won’t be injured next time.
Overall Rating: 11/10 (Yes, I went there)
George, was your Terror show on the 22nd?
on a side note, after TUI the cops and shit came and almost shutdown the show cause of too many people outside inbetween bands on the street, there was about a 2hr delay between TUI and STYG. and I think the singer of STYG said it best, we're all there trying to come together for a positive reason and support eachother and the bands we love and the cops have nothing better to do then try to shit us down, all were doing is expressing ourselved through positive music, were not out breaking the law and shit..... i thought that was a cool think dood said and hees right. thankfully the show wasnt postponed, but STYG and Terror both played shorter sets cause of the dealy, just glad they still got to play.
But aynywa, i had a good time, thats the first straight hardcore show i seen all year! it was killah! TERROR FTW \m/
Rumors are... Madball, Blood for Blood, Terror, Gorilla Biscuits, Agnostic Front, Sick of it All + many others. I'll be getting my tix on monday \m/
I hope they come back at least once before the year is up