Well see marc cast some kind of mexican black magic spell over leah which would make her return to give bjs all day. That and leah realized how much pittsburgh is a shit hole.
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Jucifer this past Friday was really awesome! a lot more people were at the venue than the last time they came here to Iowa City. If any of you dont know their set up is a giant wall of amps and the show is LOUD!!! my ears melted right off that night! I cant really tell you the setlist because it is kind of hard to tell due to how loud the amps are. I will admit Jucifer probably isn't for everyone but it is a unique band to check out.
Went to what was basically mini-Warped Tour on Saturday and saw a shit ton of bands with a couple of friends and my gf. Gonna keep the reviews real brief as most of yall for 1 don't wanna read too much and 2 probably won't give a shit about these bands anyway. I'm also not gonna give any scores cause it was all outdoors with sound problems plaguing one of the stages (which happened to be the one that I spent most of my time at). Also, the festival was at a minor league baseball stadium, which actually made it better since there were plenty of unused seats to watch bands from. So anyways, onto the review:
Conflicts - Standard metalcore. Nothing new here other than the fact they had a black lead singer.
Indirections - Local metalcore band from here in Dallas, not bad.
Adestria - First band I was actually familiar with. Pretty good stuff, will probably check them out a bit more.
Capture The Crown - Really got the crowd moving, a lot of Asking Alexandria meets Attack Attack with their synth breakdowns and crab-core moves. They were entertaining doe.
Betraying The Martyrs - Their sound was shit and they only played like 3 songs. I really need to see this band indoors to get a better taste of how they sound.
Issues - Great set from this group that also got cut to 3 songs due to time constraints. More of a pop meets core sound from these guys. Can't wait for them to release more material.
Woe, Is Me - Go figure these guys would be the next ones I saw. I like their latest album but it's just not the same hearing the older songs from a totally different group of people. They need to change their name.
I, The Mighty - Softer band that was a nice change of pace. Small crowd watching them but they still put on a good show, also sounded really well.
Norma Jean - Ended up catching the final 3 songs from them and really enjoyed what I heard. Outstanding stage presence btw.
Confide - Impressed the hell out of me. Never have listened to them much but they put on a very good show. Also can't recognize a single member of the band now thanks to their "adult" haircuts.
Oh Sleeper - Local band that I haven't been able to see before and ended up watching them a bit further back in the seats. Nothing spectacular but still another solid act, might get a bit closer if I were to see them again though.
Enter Shikari - My most anticipated band of the day. Awesome set as usual with Rou running all over the crowd during the first and last songs (during which he threw a recycling bin into the crowd that spilled out over everyone in the front few rows, kinda weird/gross but whatever) and the band jumping around all over the stage. Plenty of electronic goodness from these guys as well that made for a fun ass set.
Upon A Burning Body - Just saw this band a couple months ago but they don't get old for me. Heavy stuff from this group from right here in great state of Texas, they always seem to be a band that can really get the crowd going nuts.
Chelsea Grin - The singer's mic didn't work for the first song which was pretty lulzy, other than that pretty much what you'd expect from a Chelsea Grin show. Even though I'm familiar with them now their live show still just seems like one long breakdown.
Motionless In White - Only caught like 3 1/2 songs before ducking out. I really like this band but I figured I'd see them again soon enough. They pull quite a cult following though and their stage show is actually quite entertaining to watch.
Riff Raff - I didn't see him cause fuck that but my gf caught the last part of his set. She described it as the worst shit she's ever seen. I got a beer instead :-bd
Forever The Sickest Kids - Another local group that for some reason had more bass drops than any other band I saw up to that point. Best sounding band I heard all day and their sound was definitely a relief from all the heavier bands. Great pop-punk group with tons of energy.
Outasight - A rapper/pop-artist from New York that is known for his hit single "Tonight Is The Night". Honestly though he was really good, even though he had literally the smallest crowd of the day (Chiodos was playing on the other stage so yeah...). Sound quality was superb and his band put on a fun performance. Would actually like to see him again.
The Ready Set - I must have been one of like 3 dudes in the whole crowd. Didn't care though cause I really wanted to see this band (no homo). Soooo much bass that seemed to be a little much at times but it got better as the set went on thankfully. Loved every minute of the show they put on regardless of how many man-points I lost in the process.
Breathe Carolina - Straight up felt like I was in a fucking dance club during this whole set. Stood 2nd row and jumped & danced around for all 45 minutes they were on stage. They sounded much better than the last two times I had seen them, such a great way to close out what was a very very long day for me.
Im proud of you for skipping all that remains. I weep for you even going to the show. Now the strange part for me I actually enjoyed betraying the martyrs at mayhem last year. Their energy was probably the reason for that. Maybe I was just glad to watch someone better than devil wears prada and asking alexandria
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Ill do a full review it was very eventfull but before I forget im going to try and post the setlist from memory
Same old trip Jars Meddler Pinata Forfeit Closure Comfortable liar The fad Dazed and confused intro The red Hats off to the bull Face to the floor The clincher Vitamin r Get some I get it Sleep apnea Send the pain below Family system
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Let me start off by saying thank you to everyone on facebook and here for helping me win the video contest chevelle put on.
I would also like to give a big fuck you to the crowd in indy this is the second time I've been there and people hardly moved and got pissed if they got bumped. One such girl decided to try and fight me when I got shoved up in her little area she claimed. Hey indy and blonde cunt of a girl if you don't want people touching you stand to the back. Its better for you and the people around you. You're at a concert move with the people and have a good time.
We arrived at the venue about a half hour after doors and I went to will call to pick up the tickets I won. We then headed to the merch booth to claim the shirts. The girl working the merch booth asked if I would rather leave them there until after the show. I decided to. They gave me a blue ruse lyric shirt and a green st pattys day shirt. Both signed. I was happy I was hoping for the green one. We got some drinks and headed into the room where the stage was. Made our way about ten people from the front and waited.
Cinema sleep - band that's from Cincinnati. Funny part was my friend that went with me quickly realized he had college courses with the singer. I didn't like them at all. I would not see them again.
Chevelle - they sounded perfect. The setlist was incredible. I couldn't ask for more from that aspect of the show. However for almost the entire set everyone from the barrier to about where I was refused to move at all. A bunch of stiffs. I got a little movement going during get some and a couple small pits opened around me. The band even made fun of everyone just kind of standing there. Calling it a "tough crowd". It took forfeit to snap half the crowd out of their daze. Aside from the terrible crowd I love the show. Not much else to say.
After they finished I managed to snag a pick flying through the air. And we went to pick up the shifts. Girl working the merch said she liked my video and asked about the kid I sold the ticket to. I told her the story and she gave us these posters they were selling to everyone else around me. There was lots of jelly going on around me when I got my shirts and posters.
Once again thank you everyone. Ill post pics of the shirts and pick later.
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Not much to say other than the show was well worth the drive and the Palm Desert rock scene is super chill.
Went to what was basically mini-Warped Tour on Saturday and saw a shit ton of bands with a couple of friends and my gf. Gonna keep the reviews real brief as most of yall for 1 don't wanna read too much and 2 probably won't give a shit about these bands anyway. I'm also not gonna give any scores cause it was all outdoors with sound problems plaguing one of the stages (which happened to be the one that I spent most of my time at). Also, the festival was at a minor league baseball stadium, which actually made it better since there were plenty of unused seats to watch bands from. So anyways, onto the review:
Conflicts - Standard metalcore. Nothing new here other than the fact they had a black lead singer.
Indirections - Local metalcore band from here in Dallas, not bad.
Adestria - First band I was actually familiar with. Pretty good stuff, will probably check them out a bit more.
Capture The Crown - Really got the crowd moving, a lot of Asking Alexandria meets Attack Attack with their synth breakdowns and crab-core moves. They were entertaining doe.
Betraying The Martyrs - Their sound was shit and they only played like 3 songs. I really need to see this band indoors to get a better taste of how they sound.
Issues - Great set from this group that also got cut to 3 songs due to time constraints. More of a pop meets core sound from these guys. Can't wait for them to release more material.
Woe, Is Me - Go figure these guys would be the next ones I saw. I like their latest album but it's just not the same hearing the older songs from a totally different group of people. They need to change their name.
I, The Mighty - Softer band that was a nice change of pace. Small crowd watching them but they still put on a good show, also sounded really well.
Norma Jean - Ended up catching the final 3 songs from them and really enjoyed what I heard. Outstanding stage presence btw.
Confide - Impressed the hell out of me. Never have listened to them much but they put on a very good show. Also can't recognize a single member of the band now thanks to their "adult" haircuts.
Oh Sleeper - Local band that I haven't been able to see before and ended up watching them a bit further back in the seats. Nothing spectacular but still another solid act, might get a bit closer if I were to see them again though.
Enter Shikari - My most anticipated band of the day. Awesome set as usual with Rou running all over the crowd during the first and last songs (during which he threw a recycling bin into the crowd that spilled out over everyone in the front few rows, kinda weird/gross but whatever) and the band jumping around all over the stage. Plenty of electronic goodness from these guys as well that made for a fun ass set.
Upon A Burning Body - Just saw this band a couple months ago but they don't get old for me. Heavy stuff from this group from right here in great state of Texas, they always seem to be a band that can really get the crowd going nuts.
Chelsea Grin - The singer's mic didn't work for the first song which was pretty lulzy, other than that pretty much what you'd expect from a Chelsea Grin show. Even though I'm familiar with them now their live show still just seems like one long breakdown.
Motionless In White - Only caught like 3 1/2 songs before ducking out. I really like this band but I figured I'd see them again soon enough. They pull quite a cult following though and their stage show is actually quite entertaining to watch.
Riff Raff - I didn't see him cause fuck that but my gf caught the last part of his set. She described it as the worst shit she's ever seen. I got a beer instead :-bd
Forever The Sickest Kids - Another local group that for some reason had more bass drops than any other band I saw up to that point. Best sounding band I heard all day and their sound was definitely a relief from all the heavier bands. Great pop-punk group with tons of energy.
Outasight - A rapper/pop-artist from New York that is known for his hit single "Tonight Is The Night". Honestly though he was really good, even though he had literally the smallest crowd of the day (Chiodos was playing on the other stage so yeah...). Sound quality was superb and his band put on a fun performance. Would actually like to see him again.
The Ready Set - I must have been one of like 3 dudes in the whole crowd. Didn't care though cause I really wanted to see this band (no homo). Soooo much bass that seemed to be a little much at times but it got better as the set went on thankfully. Loved every minute of the show they put on regardless of how many man-points I lost in the process.
Breathe Carolina - Straight up felt like I was in a fucking dance club during this whole set. Stood 2nd row and jumped & danced around for all 45 minutes they were on stage. They sounded much better than the last two times I had seen them, such a great way to close out what was a very very long day for me.
Oh and I skipped All That Remains.
Same old trip
Jars
Meddler
Pinata
Forfeit
Closure
Comfortable liar
The fad
Dazed and confused intro
The red
Hats off to the bull
Face to the floor
The clincher
Vitamin r
Get some
I get it
Sleep apnea
Send the pain below
Family system
Let me start off by saying thank you to everyone on facebook and here for helping me win the video contest chevelle put on.
I would also like to give a big fuck you to the crowd in indy this is the second time I've been there and people hardly moved and got pissed if they got bumped. One such girl decided to try and fight me when I got shoved up in her little area she claimed. Hey indy and blonde cunt of a girl if you don't want people touching you stand to the back. Its better for you and the people around you. You're at a concert move with the people and have a good time.
We arrived at the venue about a half hour after doors and I went to will call to pick up the tickets I won. We then headed to the merch booth to claim the shirts. The girl working the merch booth asked if I would rather leave them there until after the show. I decided to. They gave me a blue ruse lyric shirt and a green st pattys day shirt. Both signed. I was happy I was hoping for the green one. We got some drinks and headed into the room where the stage was. Made our way about ten people from the front and waited.
Cinema sleep - band that's from Cincinnati. Funny part was my friend that went with me quickly realized he had college courses with the singer. I didn't like them at all. I would not see them again.
Chevelle - they sounded perfect. The setlist was incredible. I couldn't ask for more from that aspect of the show. However for almost the entire set everyone from the barrier to about where I was refused to move at all. A bunch of stiffs. I got a little movement going during get some and a couple small pits opened around me. The band even made fun of everyone just kind of standing there. Calling it a "tough crowd". It took forfeit to snap half the crowd out of their daze. Aside from the terrible crowd I love the show. Not much else to say.
After they finished I managed to snag a pick flying through the air. And we went to pick up the shifts. Girl working the merch said she liked my video and asked about the kid I sold the ticket to. I told her the story and she gave us these posters they were selling to everyone else around me. There was lots of jelly going on around me when I got my shirts and posters.
Once again thank you everyone. Ill post pics of the shirts and pick later.
I hate crowds that just stand there