Bang Your Heads: In This Moment at the Welmont Theatre

I went to go see In This Moment on April 18 at the Welmont Theatre in Montclair, NJ. The venue itself isn't terrible but not my favorite place to see a show. Anyways, on to the bands.

Upon A Burning Body opened the show with a four song set. Whoever was mixing their sound was terrible and the lead singer was basically unheard for all four songs. When the guitarist did his backups he was blaring loud; louder than even the instruments. So, they weren't 100% enjoyable to see but I will give them the benefit of the doubt and check out some of their recorded stuff.

The Butcher Babies were up next and they ROCKED! They were super energetic and put on a good stage show. I know, the singers are hot but still musically they were amazing. They played a tight set and I would totally love to see them live again. I don't know the singers names but the one with the red hair was not only doing all her guttural vocals and clean singing perfectly but also running around the stage like a maniac. Such a fun band!

Last up was the main event: In This Moment. I had seen them live about 4 to 5 years ago and they were amazing. It was just prior to the release of their third album "A Star-Crossed Wasteland" and they played songs mostly from their first and second albums. That show was one to remember. That being said, I was hoping this time around the experience would be similar. I didn't dislike the show but I didn't enjoy it as much as the last one I saw.

In This Moment does a big stage show now with costume changes and even back up dancers (as seen in the above picture, brandishing giant syringes). This "bigger" show makes the band seem less connected with the audience and I feel like it takes away from the performance as grandiose and visually stimulating as it is. Hey, it worked for Alice Cooper.

The other thing that bugged me that I should have realized walking in is that they are touring their new album that I am not very familiar with. All in all, I bought the tour shirt so I guess I had a good time but am not willing to gush about it like the last couple shows I saw.

I would go see them again but next time, I would pre-listen to some of the current stuff. I would definitely suggest listening to their recorded stuff if you haven't. Well, that's all on this topic!

Have fun!

04/09 PP Model Drop Speculation/Review

To Infinity and Beyond!: Nomad Lists

My friend brought it to my attention that he couldn't read the Nomads lists on the vlog entry I posted, so I will post them here for everyone:

The Killer B Hive Vlog 1

Bang Your Heads: Yob and Enslaved at the Gramercy Theater

I should have put this one up a couple weeks ago but I forgot to until I looked at the pictures on my phone this morning. On March 21 at the Gramercy Theater in New York City, I attended a show featuring Yob and Enslaved. The first band up was Witch Mountain, whom I heard were awesome but I unfortunately did not get to see. The next band was Ecstatic Vision, who weren't 100% my cup of tea but enjoyable to listen too. They have a Hendrix-esque psychedelic style blended with the stoner metal sound. I might give some of their recorded material a go before I write them off.

Next up was Yob. They were awesome! They translate from the recording studio to the stage quite well. They are not the greatest of showmen but the music does all the talking over stage antics. I really enjoyed seeing them and would love to see them again. I would suggest listening to them; their style might be for everyone but they are worth giving a shot I would say. I like putting them on while I paint.

Enslaved came up last. They aren't a bad band but I'm not really big on their sound. I was more at this show to see Yob, to be honest. They seemed energetic and willing to put on a good show. I didn't stay through their whole set because I had to get back across the George Washington Bridge to go home; but I'm sure they put on a decent show.

All in all, I enjoyed the show and I would really love to see You live again.