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Opeth Show Review And Photos

Scott — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:32:36 +0000

Friday’s Opeth show at The Lincoln Theater was sold out. I got there about an hour and a half before doors to get an interview with Fredrik Akkeson of Opeth (I’ll transcribe that and get it up in a day or so). There were ticket holders and non-ticket holders waiting to get in so the first hour or so there was not that many people inside yet. After that, when they started letting non-ticket holders in the door it filled up fast.

Baroness went on at 8PM and I wasn’t in to them at all. I wasn’t a fan to begin with so I suppose that would have helped, but sometimes when I catch a band that I’m not really in to at the moment and I see them live it makes me a fan. Not Baroness, sorry. I was expecting a lot more from High On Fire, but I couldn’t get in to them. They were heavy but it just didn’t click for me even though they did pretty well for a three piece. The lighting for both Baroness and High On Fire was terrible so I didn’t get any good shots of them. Matt Pike from High On Fire plays this odd 9 string guitar. Not like a wide fret board type guitar, but this one was made by First Act. Yeah, they sell First Acts at Wal Mart but I’m sure the artists models are much better and you’d be surprised how many artists they have on their roster. Anyway, the treble strings are doubled up like a 12 string and it gives the guitar a thicker, chorused sound.

I only stayed for about half of Opeth’s set. Their set runs about 2 hours and the venue was packed like a sardine can. They sounded great and the lighting for them was good for photos since they don’t let you use unless your using a point and shoot type camera from the crowd. Opeth put on an amazing show. It may not be a balls out, slam-fest, but it’s a great show. There was no moshing that I saw of and I think it was for two reasons. First reason was that Opeth is kind of a tough band to mosh to because of the tempo changes. Second reason, as I stated it was crammed in there. If you ever have the chance, go to an Opeth show. Buy your tickets before the show and save yourself the trouble and the few bucks. T-shirts and other merch is expensive so bring plenty of extra cash for that if you want it. Below is the set-list for the show.

Heir Apparent
The Grand Conjuration
Serenity Painted Death
Hope Leaves
The Lotus Eater
Bleak
The Night and the Silent Water
Deliverance
Demon of the Fall
The Drapery Falls

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Opeth, High On Fire And Baroness Tonight

Scott — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:37:49 +0000

This will be the last update for today and although I have been slacking on weekend updates, I’ll try to post some pictures from tonight’s Opeth and High On Fire show in Raleigh NC. I have an interview with Fredrik Akesson in a couple of hours. I wanted to interview Mikael Akerfeldt, but I guess he was either all booked up or I’m not “Big” enough yet interview the top guys from Roadrunner Records. Either way I’m cool that they were kind enough to set me up, even though Fredrik is the “New Guy” in Opeth. I’m really looking forward to the show. Have a good weekend.

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Relapse Records Release Newsletter

Scott — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:00:57 +0000

BIRDS OF PREY – ‘Sulfur and Semen’

With a lineup that includes members of Alabama Thunderpussy, Baroness, Beaten Back to Pure and Municipal Waste, BIRDS OF PREY is a vital part of the Southern metal explosion. Sophomore release Sulfur And Semen transcends geographical boundaries by also transcending musical boundaries – it’s too fast for sludge, too grimy for death, too precise for punk and way heavier than the current crop of retro-rock revivalists. One thing’s for certain: BIRDS OF PREY is one super group that lives up to the billing.

Sulfur and Semen preys upon store shelves today, Tuesday January 22nd (January 26th internationally). Hunt it down at your favorite record store or order now at Relapse.com.

DISFEAR – ‘Live The Storm’

D-beat defenders DISFEAR strike back with its long-awaited new full-length Live The Storm. The legendary Swedes, led by Tomas Lindberg’s infamous vocal howl, power through 10 burners with new-found ferocity and intensity captured by engineer Kurt Ballou (CONVERGE, COLISEUM, DOOMRIDERS, ANIMOSITY). As “Get It Off“, “The Furnace“, “Deadweight” and their ilk prove, DISFEAR are the undisputed kings of crust-core.

Live The Storm hits stores today (Tuesday January 22 or January 25 internationally) like a hurricane. Don’t delay picking up your copy, order now here!

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Free Download Friday 12/28

Scott — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:00:18 +0000

No talkin, Just downloading this week. Enjoy.

Alabama Thunder Pussy – Words Of The Dying Man Courtesy Of Relapse Records

Baroness – The Birthing Courtesy Of Relapse Records

Bloodbath – Breeding Death Courtesy Of Century Media

Naglfar – The Darkest Road Courtesy Of Century Media

Crematorium – Testicular Courtesy of Prosthetic Records

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Top 10 Of 2007

Scott — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:39:07 +0000

Roadrunner VP, Monte Conner posted his top ten Records of 2007. In my opinion and I’m sure I’m not alone there are slim pickings this year so I’m not even going to try . Here is Connors top ten. Tell him what You think at the link below or share your top ten here in the comment section.

1. Machine Head – The Blackening
2. Heaven and Hell – Live at Radio City Music Hall
3. Clutch – From Beale Street to Oblivion
4. Rush – Snakes and Arrows
5. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster – II
6. DevilDriver – The Last Kind Words
7. Fu Manchu – We Must Obey
8. Baroness – The Red Album
9. Dream Theater – Systematic Chaos
10. As I Lay Dying – An Ocean Between Us
11. Honorable Mentions
Chimaira – Rusurrection
Divine Heresy – Bleed The Fifth
In This Moment – Beautiful Tragedy
John Fogerty – Revival
Type O Negative – Dead Again

Road Runner Records VP Monte Conner’s Top 10 of 2007

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