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10-08-2011, 10:39 PM
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Skeletonwitch -- Lawrence, KS -- October 8th, 2011
Why is Skeletonwitch one of the best live bands ever? Is it because they have unmatched stage presence? Is it because Chance is otherworldy when he's doing his vocals? Is it the spot-on solo performances? Is it their perfect sound mix? It's every one of these, and stuff that I just can't put my thumb on.
This was my sixth time seeing Skeletonwitch, third time seeing them headline. It was the longest set I've ever seen them play, and it seemed evenly divided by their three albums. While the Beyond The Permafrost tracks were insane (including one of my personal favorite songs of all time, Within My Blood, ending the set with hellish ferocity), the songs from their new album sounded amazing. The new record is definitely a lot more melodic, but still vicious as ever. And I think my new favorite live Skeletonwitch song is Crushed Beyond Dust. The entire band was firing on all cylinders tonight. The sound was impeccable, and each member gave 110%. Absolutely the best time I've seen them, absolutely one of the best sets I've seen this year or ever. 10/10 Before the main act, Wrath and Ruin played. This show also served as their record release show. They play a brand of atmospheric/industrial/doom metal that is completely suffocating and brutal. One of the songs they played (I'll have to listen to their album, which they gave away!) was one of the most violent live songs I've heard. Not in a douchey, "let's see some blood, bro!" way, but in a serial-killing stranger-murdering way. And their drummer is still really, really good! 8.5/10 Opening the show was The Cast Pattern. It's been a while since I've seen them, but it looks like they got a new vocalist and were pretty decent! I'm not a huge fan of the type of metalcore/deathcore that they play, but they do it extremely well. No sustained/annoying breakdowns at all. 7/10 Picked up Wrath and Ruin's new album, "Mouth of Oblivion". If this combination of bands entices you: Khanate, Godflesh, Xasthur, Jesu, then I highly recommend you check them out. I also got the new Skeletonwitch album, "Infernal Damnation", on green splatter vinyl. Limited to 500 copies, you bet your sweet ass I'll be posting pics of it. Came with a free poster and digital download too! Skeletonwitch: The Horrifying Force (The Desire To Kill) Reduced to the Failure of Prayer Upon Wings Of Black Submit to the Suffering Crushed Beyond Dust Beyond the Permafrost Sacrifice for the Slaughtergod Strangled by Unseen Hands Infernal Damnation Longing for Domination Fire from the Sky Vengeance Will be Mine Choke Upon Betrayal Within My Blood Wrath and Ruin (partial/out of order): The Bug The Edgeless Beyond The Cast Pattern (partial/out of order): Set Like, Three Things On Fire My Grandpa's A Faggot
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10-08-2011, 10:54 PM
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Cell phone quality, but you get the idea:
  
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06/15 - Hammerlord/Trog 06/25 - Valient Thorr 06/27 - Alice Cooper 07/03 - Lightning Swords of Death 07/08 - DFHVN 09/07 - 'arry and The Boys
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10-08-2011, 10:59 PM
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In the bleak life and modern times Under grey skies and electric light Mortal men are living gods More real than any god ever was
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10-08-2011, 11:03 PM
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10-08-2011, 11:57 PM
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Sounds aaaaawesome. I dunno if I agree with you about "one of the greatest live acts" out there, though. I mean, they're awesome and all, but I feel like nothing is ever going to make them push over that edge to be in the top tier of live metal bands. If that makes any sense.
But I am talking to the king of all Skeletits scrobbles, aren't I? 
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10-09-2011, 03:04 AM
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In the bleak life and modern times Under grey skies and electric light Mortal men are living gods More real than any god ever was
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10-09-2011, 05:38 AM
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Opening with The Horrifying Force isn't really all that great... that song is pretty boring IMO especially compared to the rest of the new album and the songs they usually opened with (Submit to the Suffering, Upon Wings of Black). But the rest of that set is great and it sounded like a hell of a show! When will I get to see Skeletonwitch headline a show that's not 21+...
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10-09-2011, 05:39 AM
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SMOKE WEED
DRINK BEER EAT PUSSY
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