For the Love of Pain Acts of God Endless Blood on the Cross Resistance Is Fertile
haarp was up next. These motherfuckers always bring it. I defiantly recommend checking them out for sure. Shaun Emmons the vocalist, is just mad intense. http://www.myspace.com/haarpnola
Set:
Dissemination Soothsayer Fog Cutter Thinning Blackhand Synthetic Sense Durendal Forsaken (Anselmo as guess vocalist)
Warbeast was next. Just prior to starting their set, Jeremy Shockey walked in. Anyways, if you don't know who Warbeast is, check them out. The bands fronted by Bruce Corbitt formerly of "Rigor Mortis". Their just straight up old school thrash. Really solid live. Bruce is a very good frontman imo. They recently released their first album entitled "Krush the Enemy". Check that out as well. They've been down here laying down new tracks for the past two weeks. A new song title "Birth Of A Psycho" will be released in upcoming weeks. http://www.myspace.com/texasmetalalliance
Set:
Krush the Enemy The Plague At Hand Scorched Earth Policy Unleashed Stalker Birth Of A Psycho (new song) - first time played We Are the Vultures Guardian Angel Self Will Run Riot
Finally, Crowbar. Great as always. Simple as that. This was probably my 13 or 14th time seeing Crowbar. Kirk was in fine form. First official show sober.
Set:
Self-Inflicted All I Had (I Gave) New Dawn I Am Forever Conquering Still I Reach The Lasting Dose Burn Your World I Feel the Burning Sun High Rate Extinction Planets Collide
Arson Anthem, Warbeast, haarp dates will be announced in upcoming weeks for a very limited run in January.
I'm gonna keep this short caue a. i'm tired as fuck (well i'll prob be up all night anyways) and b. you all already know the drill in regards to American Carnage leg 2 Anthrax was awesome. Beladonna sounded great, no real vocal problems and had no problem hitting notes (graned he didn't do the extreme highs, but he didn't really try) Megadeth, eh, idk if he mumbles his singing now, cause he sounds so bad, or if it was mic issues but his vox were muffled enough to a point where it was hard to hear or understand his vocals i'd say. Also, i was quite amused that Dave went on a rant about the last time they played baltimore, they had some issues with sound, and he called Rams head a fucking toilet, which i agree 100% with him. 6/10 next the mighty Slayer. They were as perfect as could be, no sound issues, Tom was loud and clear, and i didn't have any issue at all with the dueling solos, as at some venues when u have 2 lead guitarists, sometimes you can't hear the other one on the far side. And i'll be dammed but 11/10 now on to the Pics The Baltimore Ruins aka the First Mariner Arena Scott Ian Megadave more Megadave Chris Brodderick Jeff Hannemann Kerry King
oh and one more bit too, Tom did make an attempt at the Angel of Death scream at the begining (which i don't believe he has been doing) and they went right into Criminally Insane during Reign in Blood, aka, they didn't do the big epic solo, so prob the guitar hero nerds weren't too happ7y
Whitechapel show...what to say..I went through hell to see a band I'm sure a lot of you think would still be the hell part. review sooner or later, good nights.
Show started off with "Black Rebel Motorcycle Club". Know of them, but don't know much about them. They weren't bad. There were a few intriguing moments in their set, but nothing really memorable. Just a decent overall opening band to start the evening. Can't give a set at this time as im not familiar with any of their material. 7/10
Next up is the band that everybody came to see. At exactly 8:50pm and on schedule, the band takes the stage. Lights go out and place goes apeshit. The guys kick into "Crackerman". Great way to start the show. Scott was in fine form and really sounded quite flawless. He really seemed to be enjoying himself as well. The DeLeo brothers were on point as always.
Anyways, it was your standard STP set. The "Dancing Days" cover was cool. Defiantly a few songs missing in the set that I would've liked to hear. But, I have no complaints. Scott in fine form is a must see entertainment imo. There aren't many dates left on the tour. But if their stopping in your town or nearby, go see the show. This was my third time seeing STP. Probably my second favorite show out of the three. The last was infront of 66,000 people, so it's kind of hard to beat that. But, awesome none to less. 10/10
Set:
Crackerman Wicked Garden Vasoline Heaven and Hot Rods Between The Lines Hickory Dichotomy Still Remains Cinnamon Big Empty Dancing Days (Led Zeppelin cover) Pretty Penny Silvergun Superman Plush Interstate Love Song Huckleberry Crumble Down Sex Type Thing
Saw GWAR about 9 days ago, Mobile Deathcamp was awesome as was the other opening act. Casualties I stll classify a weird band to open but they were incredible. Knew every song, loved their set. GWAR is not my style music wise and I honestly still think they suck, but their stage show is awesome. Blood, piss, cum, vomit. Good shit, too bad the music sucked in my opinion.
Holy hell! No Dead and Bloated!? We got that back in May. It was the best out of the whole set. They were amazing, though the band on before them was even better...Alice in Fucking Chains.
Before I into a somewhat long but still short review about this show, I'm going to mention that it was horrible what I went through. I now know why I've always avoided Headliners, they cater to the scene kids, that is all they worry about. So now we're off.
The Plot In You - Local band, I thought there were actually alright. Not my style of music though. The came onstage and had a little bit of energy, didn't really get anyone moving though.
Vivian Banks - Another local band, this one I've seen a few times. I think this time was better than any other time I've seen them, even though I still didn't know any of their songs.
I Declare War - This was the first major annoying piece of shit to play this tour. They came onstage looking like douchebags, and sure enough they opened with a bassdrop and a retarded glare across the crowd. As soon as the vocalist walk up to the crowd, he spits straight into the crowd. I was annoyed, but had seen other bands do this, and it seems to feed their ego. I was content just sitting there for their set and waiting for it to finish. Then, about 30 seconds into the first song, and after about 4 bassdrops, he spits directly into the crowd again. I'm not talking about "Oh take a drink of water, and spit it up." I'm talking about hocks a lugy in a downward path aimed towards the crowd. Once again, I'm pissed but just chilling. Next song, more bassdrops every few seconds, and the scene seem like they're getting off to this. Motherfucker spits directly at us again, and I just flick him off. At the end of the song, I shout "Lets hear another goddamn bassdrop," and nothing happens. Sure enough, next song, more bassdrops. It's at this point that I'm just staring at the vocalist making eye contact at every chance. He spits into the crowd yet again, and I flick him off and shout "Fuck you." At the end of this song, he goes "What we're doing up here isn't easy, so shut up or sit back." Now I'm not sure if he heard me, but I in return said "Bassdrops and spitting on the crowd, that's hard shit" The highlight of the set was one his mic was cut off, and I couldn't hear him anymore. Instead he walked around onstage like a hardass pointing at the crowd. Finally the set was over, I flicked him off one more time and they left. I thought Suicide Silence was the worst band I had seen, but I am relatively sure that after last night, they took that position.
Oceano - Black buy was cool. More hardcore dancing as expected, and a crowd I am not used to being in. Wasn't a fan of them, but they were definitely an improvement over the last band.
Miss May I - I had never really given this band an opportunity until about a week before the show. I listened to their last ablum and though it was suprisingly okay. When they came onstage, it was quite a bit different. I actually thought they were really good and great with getting the crowd involved. The crowd was absolutely crazy for them, and they were the only band that was more metalcore than deathcore on the lineup. I don't really see myself listening to them on album, because the clean singers voice annoys me, but I'll gladly watch them if they are ever on a tour I'm going to.
Impending Doom - After Miss May I went offstage, I was dead tired and dehydrated, but I was determined to stay up front. The friends I came with bailed, so I was stuck up one behind the rail by myself. After an impossibly long stage setup, the christian band came on. Crowd wasn't nearly as bad, which was good because I was able to just sit there for awhile and not tire myself out anymore. They weren't bad at all, but I don't see myself going out and buying their album, or looking for them on another tour in the future. At the end of the set, the vocalist goes "I don't if you hate me, my band, or our beliefs, thanks for coming out." I thought that was pretty cool, mainly because Whitechapel was next.
Whitechapel - Sure, there will be impending facepalms for this one, but I do not care. I've wanted to see Whitechapel headline for quite some time now, and I was excited that the moment was finally here. I was able to catch a water bottle and drink about half before passing it...but that didn't do much but tease me and show me how good water feels. I'm starting think how long I should stay up front for, or if I should just stick it our for the whole set. I knew the set coming in - which was dominated by New Era - and figured I could drop back after Exile and right before Prostatic. I ended up sticking it out the whole way, partly because it was just great, and partly because I wanted to get something. Anyway, they come out with Murder Sermon, good opener, but I feel the best opening they've had was playing part of Legions and then going directly into Darkest Day of Man. After Murder Sermon, I was feeling better, not thinking about being dehydrated or anything. I was into it, and so was the crowd. I may be a bit hypocritical about the bassdrops thing with I Declare War, because Whitechapel had quite a few of their own, but nothing like 6 in every song. I was let down by the fact that they once again weren't playing Messiahbolical, but I guess it didn't hurt too bad. One of my favorite crowd involved lines was during Vicer Exciser when directly on cue, everyone shouts "YOU WILL NEVER FUCK AGAIN." Overall, I think they delivered as a headliner, and I can't wait until next time around.
Saw GWAR about 9 days ago, Mobile Deathcamp was awesome as was the other opening act. Casualties I stll classify a weird band to open but they were incredible. Knew every song, loved their set. GWAR is not my style music wise and I honestly still think they suck, but their stage show is awesome. Blood, piss, cum, vomit. Good shit, too bad the music sucked in my opinion.
its not just your opinion, GWAR's music is absolutely terrible
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Cauldron opened the show. If you want to check them out, here's a link to their page... http://www.myspace.com/fortheloveofpain.
Set:
For the Love of Pain
Acts of God
Endless
Blood on the Cross
Resistance Is Fertile
haarp was up next. These motherfuckers always bring it. I defiantly recommend checking them out for sure. Shaun Emmons the vocalist, is just mad intense. http://www.myspace.com/haarpnola
Set:
Dissemination
Soothsayer
Fog Cutter
Thinning
Blackhand
Synthetic Sense
Durendal Forsaken (Anselmo as guess vocalist)
Warbeast was next. Just prior to starting their set, Jeremy Shockey walked in. Anyways, if you don't know who Warbeast is, check them out. The bands fronted by Bruce Corbitt formerly of "Rigor Mortis". Their just straight up old school thrash. Really solid live. Bruce is a very good frontman imo. They recently released their first album entitled "Krush the Enemy". Check that out as well. They've been down here laying down new tracks for the past two weeks. A new song title "Birth Of A Psycho" will be released in upcoming weeks. http://www.myspace.com/texasmetalalliance
Set:
Krush the Enemy
The Plague At Hand
Scorched Earth Policy
Unleashed
Stalker
Birth Of A Psycho (new song) - first time played
We Are the Vultures
Guardian Angel
Self Will Run Riot
Finally, Crowbar. Great as always. Simple as that. This was probably my 13 or 14th time seeing Crowbar. Kirk was in fine form. First official show sober.
Set:
Self-Inflicted
All I Had (I Gave)
New Dawn
I Am Forever
Conquering
Still I Reach
The Lasting Dose
Burn Your World
I Feel the Burning Sun
High Rate Extinction
Planets Collide
Arson Anthem, Warbeast, haarp dates will be announced in upcoming weeks for a very limited run in January.
a. i'm tired as fuck (well i'll prob be up all night anyways)
and
b. you all already know the drill in regards to American Carnage leg 2
Anthrax was awesome. Beladonna sounded great, no real vocal problems and had no problem hitting notes (graned he didn't do the extreme highs, but he didn't really try)
Megadeth, eh, idk if he mumbles his singing now, cause he sounds so bad, or if it was mic issues but his vox were muffled enough to a point where it was hard to hear or understand his vocals i'd say. Also, i was quite amused that Dave went on a rant about the last time they played baltimore, they had some issues with sound, and he called Rams head a fucking toilet, which i agree 100% with him. 6/10
next the mighty Slayer. They were as perfect as could be, no sound issues, Tom was loud and clear, and i didn't have any issue at all with the dueling solos, as at some venues when u have 2 lead guitarists, sometimes you can't hear the other one on the far side. And i'll be dammed but 11/10
now on to the Pics
The Baltimore Ruins aka the First Mariner Arena
Scott Ian
Megadave
more Megadave
Chris Brodderick
Jeff Hannemann
Kerry King
Besides, they are coming here on a night I'm working.
review sooner or later, good nights.
Next up is the band that everybody came to see. At exactly 8:50pm and on schedule, the band takes the stage. Lights go out and place goes apeshit. The guys kick into "Crackerman". Great way to start the show. Scott was in fine form and really sounded quite flawless. He really seemed to be enjoying himself as well. The DeLeo brothers were on point as always.
Anyways, it was your standard STP set. The "Dancing Days" cover was cool. Defiantly a few songs missing in the set that I would've liked to hear. But, I have no complaints. Scott in fine form is a must see entertainment imo. There aren't many dates left on the tour. But if their stopping in your town or nearby, go see the show. This was my third time seeing STP. Probably my second favorite show out of the three. The last was infront of 66,000 people, so it's kind of hard to beat that. But, awesome none to less. 10/10
Set:
Crackerman
Wicked Garden
Vasoline
Heaven and Hot Rods
Between The Lines
Hickory Dichotomy
Still Remains
Cinnamon
Big Empty
Dancing Days (Led Zeppelin cover)
Pretty Penny
Silvergun Superman
Plush
Interstate Love Song
Huckleberry Crumble
Down
Sex Type Thing
Encore:
Trippin' On a Hole in a Paper Heart
The Plot In You - Local band, I thought there were actually alright. Not my style of music though. The came onstage and had a little bit of energy, didn't really get anyone moving though.
Vivian Banks - Another local band, this one I've seen a few times. I think this time was better than any other time I've seen them, even though I still didn't know any of their songs.
I Declare War - This was the first major annoying piece of shit to play this tour. They came onstage looking like douchebags, and sure enough they opened with a bassdrop and a retarded glare across the crowd. As soon as the vocalist walk up to the crowd, he spits straight into the crowd. I was annoyed, but had seen other bands do this, and it seems to feed their ego. I was content just sitting there for their set and waiting for it to finish. Then, about 30 seconds into the first song, and after about 4 bassdrops, he spits directly into the crowd again. I'm not talking about "Oh take a drink of water, and spit it up." I'm talking about hocks a lugy in a downward path aimed towards the crowd. Once again, I'm pissed but just chilling. Next song, more bassdrops every few seconds, and the scene seem like they're getting off to this. Motherfucker spits directly at us again, and I just flick him off. At the end of the song, I shout "Lets hear another goddamn bassdrop," and nothing happens. Sure enough, next song, more bassdrops. It's at this point that I'm just staring at the vocalist making eye contact at every chance. He spits into the crowd yet again, and I flick him off and shout "Fuck you." At the end of this song, he goes "What we're doing up here isn't easy, so shut up or sit back." Now I'm not sure if he heard me, but I in return said "Bassdrops and spitting on the crowd, that's hard shit" The highlight of the set was one his mic was cut off, and I couldn't hear him anymore. Instead he walked around onstage like a hardass pointing at the crowd. Finally the set was over, I flicked him off one more time and they left. I thought Suicide Silence was the worst band I had seen, but I am relatively sure that after last night, they took that position.
Oceano - Black buy was cool. More hardcore dancing as expected, and a crowd I am not used to being in. Wasn't a fan of them, but they were definitely an improvement over the last band.
Miss May I - I had never really given this band an opportunity until about a week before the show. I listened to their last ablum and though it was suprisingly okay. When they came onstage, it was quite a bit different. I actually thought they were really good and great with getting the crowd involved. The crowd was absolutely crazy for them, and they were the only band that was more metalcore than deathcore on the lineup. I don't really see myself listening to them on album, because the clean singers voice annoys me, but I'll gladly watch them if they are ever on a tour I'm going to.
Impending Doom - After Miss May I went offstage, I was dead tired and dehydrated, but I was determined to stay up front. The friends I came with bailed, so I was stuck up one behind the rail by myself. After an impossibly long stage setup, the christian band came on. Crowd wasn't nearly as bad, which was good because I was able to just sit there for awhile and not tire myself out anymore. They weren't bad at all, but I don't see myself going out and buying their album, or looking for them on another tour in the future. At the end of the set, the vocalist goes "I don't if you hate me, my band, or our beliefs, thanks for coming out." I thought that was pretty cool, mainly because Whitechapel was next.
Whitechapel - Sure, there will be impending facepalms for this one, but I do not care. I've wanted to see Whitechapel headline for quite some time now, and I was excited that the moment was finally here. I was able to catch a water bottle and drink about half before passing it...but that didn't do much but tease me and show me how good water feels. I'm starting think how long I should stay up front for, or if I should just stick it our for the whole set. I knew the set coming in - which was dominated by New Era - and figured I could drop back after Exile and right before Prostatic. I ended up sticking it out the whole way, partly because it was just great, and partly because I wanted to get something. Anyway, they come out with Murder Sermon, good opener, but I feel the best opening they've had was playing part of Legions and then going directly into Darkest Day of Man. After Murder Sermon, I was feeling better, not thinking about being dehydrated or anything. I was into it, and so was the crowd. I may be a bit hypocritical about the bassdrops thing with I Declare War, because Whitechapel had quite a few of their own, but nothing like 6 in every song. I was let down by the fact that they once again weren't playing Messiahbolical, but I guess it didn't hurt too bad. One of my favorite crowd involved lines was during Vicer Exciser when directly on cue, everyone shouts "YOU WILL NEVER FUCK AGAIN." Overall, I think they delivered as a headliner, and I can't wait until next time around.