A little later tonight than expected, but I was able to go catch a film. So here I am now to report on the concert I went last night.
The night got off to a good start as one of the security guys I know was working the door, and let me in free. Then we stood around waiting for the first act when we were told that two of the five bands no-showed. Sort of a blessing in disguise for me, as I am getting old and had to get up for work the next morning (today), as this would allow me to get home about one and a half hours earlier than expected. Now on to the show!
The show's main act was Motograter, but first the two opening acts.
Dropface. I had heard of these guys, but this was my first chance to see them live. They were a pretty good hardcore metal band, although their sound didn't really stand out to me. They did have a lot of energy and you could tell that they had been together for awhile, they a tight unit. The crowd seemed to be into them, and that is always a good way to start the show.
All That Remains. Never heard of them before, but they were announced as a top act out of Massachusetts. Turns out they feature the former lead singer for Shadows Fall, another good metal act. These guys really impressed me, more for the guitar work than anything else. They had a two guitar attack that was great, they played these harmonizing lead breaks like I haven't seen live in a long time. The music style reminded me of a cross between Iron Maiden and the newer style singing of Slipknot and Mudvayne. This is a band I would definitely see again. The singer paced the stage like a caged animal, one guitar player had high energy, the bass player roamed back and forth. Overall an excellent act.
Motograter. Most people I talk to have never heard of these guys, but if you like heavy music, you will. Or better yet, track down their album and do yourself a favor. The stage was set up a little different than most metal acts I've seen. They're a seven piece act with a singer, two guitar players, samples/backup vocalist, drums, percussion, motograter. Now motograter you may ask. I don't know myself, but it looks like some sort of bass on a stand that is played with drumsticks for a really percussive low end sound, I liked it. Anyway, they arrive onstage in bodypaint from the waist up, all done in in black/gray/white tribal markings, except the lead singer whose face was solid white. They launch into their heavy set and we go wild. The energy is pumped and the music was loud. Their timing did seem a bit off, turned out there were some problems with the stage monitors, which the singer was less than pleased about and voiced his opinion on a few occasions. I have to mention the singer, he struck me as a cross between Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet Revolver) and an Oompa Loompa (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory), with his white face, floor length leather skirt, complete with chains, body paint, and the way he would crouch down on stage and bounce around, he just struck me as an evil Oompa Loompa. About halfway through the set, they brought out the singer from All That Remains, and a visitor in the club, the singer of the local act Gizmachi, to perform a cover of Sepultura's Roots, which came off great. I think the only problem was that they only played for about 45 minutes. Left me wondering if the monitor problem, and the smallish crowd contributed to the rather short set. I can't complain too much as they did rock the house down and probably made a few more fans for life.
Overall it was a great show with each act building on the prior. I wish they played longer and had a larger crowd, but I am sure they will on the next visit.
Recommended to all metal fans.
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