Alfred

I don't even know what album I'm talking about... I downloaded one a long time ago, but it's really fun to listen to.

__________________

crash_override

Concert Review:


I wasn't going to go to this show at first, considering the only band I liked on the original bill was Enter Shikari. But at the last minute iwrestledabearonce had to drop off the tour for a few days and Destroy the Runner was asked to fill in the San Diego show, which prompted me to go as I have wanted to see them for some 2 years now. Tickets were $17 and the line was ridiculous, the majority of the crowd there for August Burns Red.


Destroy the Runner was up first. I must say, a little shaky at the start. Which I can understand because they were called in at the very last moment to fill in, I can only imagine that they hadn't rehearshed in weeks. But irregardless they were hitting all cylinders by the end of the show, the vocals were a bit weak but progressively got better as the show went on. The instrumentals were extremely heavy, yet sounded amazing. They did one of the heaviest breakdowns I have ever heard in my life which completely blew me away. The band itself was tight as hell on the last 3-4 songs and just completely brutalized the crowd more than any opening band should ever do. It was enjoyable none the less. Performance rated 7/10.


Enter Shikari was on next, and I must say, from start to finish they are one of the best bands I have ever seen live. They were so hard to photograph because they moved around so much, sounded great instrumentally and had great vocals harmonies. Their Electroinc/Post-Hardcore sound is something that is unrivaled in todays scene, using every aspect of their ablity to make evey song something better. This was another band I have wanted to see for a long time and afterwords I am very glad I took the chance to do so. Performance rated 8.5/10.


Blessthefall came on next. This was a band that I had never heard before the show, and let me just say that they first thing I did after the show was go home and download their cd from Itunes. They did exactly what a live band is supposed to do, turned me into a fan. With an excellent sound, playing ability, vocals and a charismatic frontman, Blessthefall was by far the best performance of the night. Engaging the crowd in way the other band couldn't think about accomplishing. The bassist does the majority of the screaming, and is damn good at it too, while the frontman handles clean vocals and back up screams. The clean vocals were crisp, clean, and very vibrant throughout the set. Couple this with the on-point sound of the rest of the band and you've got one hell of a solid set. Performance rated 8.5/10.


August burns red... was a dissapointment. Taking over 30 minutes to set up, coming out on stage like they were rockstars, and playing half-assed, generic metalcore, this band had enough to keep me around for 3 songs. I just couldn't take it anymore. Not to mention my camera had died right as they were coming on so I was bummed about that already, but in retrospect, I wouldn't want pics of those tools anyway. I left early. Performance rated 5/10.

Overall this show was very enjoyable and I would recommend seeing it if the tour stops in your town. Worth the 15-17 dollars.

p.s. All photos done by Me (except August Burns Red)

Attached Thumbnails

 

__________________
My MB music journal

crash_override

Concert Review:


Kiros played first, the typical opening band. Noone was really into these guys, and for good reason, they played some politically infuenced, save the trees pop-punk. They even took 10 minutes to tell everyone they should sponsor an African orphan. Exactly what I didn't pay to see. Painfully rated 4/10.

Next was Secret & Whisper. Well the secret is that these guys are terrible, and it's not being very well kept apparently. This band was a chore, that's all I can really say. A Saosin meets Chiodos soprano fest, with sloppy instrumentals and pretentious band members. Not clicking here with me. Performance rated 5.5/10

Closure in Moscow was the next band up, and they started out on the right foot and left a good first impression that soon went sour. If there was ever a band I've seen that you could tell they all hated each other, it was this band. The vocalist was a complete *******, destroying not one, but two house mics (the sound man was PISSED) and just being an all around douchebag, all but refusing to leave the stage after the performance even after all the other band members had dismissed themselves, singing acapella on stage for a good 3 minutes of incoherent crap that noone wanted to hear before finally storming off without so much as a thank you to the crowd. The drummer didn't even wait for the song to end before leaving the stage and the lead guitarist played the outro from backstage, fairly obvious these guys just didn't want to be there. Performance rated an all time low 3.5/10.

And then...


Up next, the mighty Maylene & The Sons of Disaster. This is one band I always know I can count on, the stage presence was there as usual, the set list was top notch, the sound was near perfect, and of course Dallas was a complete madman. This performance tonight has set aside all doubt for me that Dallas Taylor is the single best frontman playing metal music right now, talk about whom ever you like, but noone, and I mean NOONE gets a crowd moving like Dallas does, and mind you, this was a crowd of Emery fans we're talking about. The show blew me away completely, just when I thought the band might be slipping after suffering the loss of 3 original band members prior to this last album, MATSOD has figured a way to maintain their high level of performance on stage and haven't backed off an inch from their high-powered 3 guitar southern metalcore attack that keeps the fans coming back for more. This is one band I think I will be sticking with for quite some time. Thanks for being awesome Maylene. Performance rated 9.6/10.

Emery played last. I did not stay to watch Emery, their music irritates me almost as must as their pussy little fans do. Performance not rated.


Overall, Maylene was the only reason anyone should go to this show. The other bands don't live up, and touring under Emery is a slap in the face. The same thing happened 2 years ago when I saw Maylene open for He Is Legend, Maylene steals the show. Tickets were well priced at $15.


p.s. All photos done by me.

__________________
My MB music journal

Arya Stark

I can't believe August Burns Red disappointed. I was just about to buy their album, too.

Now I'm kind of reluctant.

I'm glad you enjoyed the show, though.

__________________

MB Journal.
Azucar y Especia. My blog.

crash_override

Eh, I wouldn't spend the money on them. Get Blessthefall's album if you don't already have it. It's very good, and comparable to August Burns Red.

__________________
My MB music journal

Arya Stark

Alright. They have only one?

And what songs would you recommend I listen to? =3

__________________

MB Journal.
Azucar y Especia. My blog.

Alfred

I really want to see Maylene & The Sons Of Disaster live. You sir, are a lucky man.

__________________

crash_override

I have seen them twice. If you get the chance, see them. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Amazing band.

__________________
My MB music journal

Antonio

have i ever mentioned that i love your show reviews, crash_override?

__________________
Been making some new music lately, check it out

My MB Journal-I talk about music and stuff!

add me on Steam!
http://steamcommunity.com/id/commandercool

crash_override

I'm not sure you have. But thank you sincerely anyway. Glad you stopped by to comment.

__________________
My MB music journal