I generally don't like going to the Whiskey - I only go there if the line-up is eminently worth it. And I'm glad I went this night. Concert could not have been better - sound was great, we had an excellent table overlooking the stage, the bands rocked.
I'm a big fan of Immolation, and they amazed as usual. Technical virtuosity delivered with a ton of soul (of the metal type). Great guys, too!
Vader is, of course, a headlining band itself and has been one of my favorites for many years. They didn't do as much of the older stuff as I'd like, but that's ok.
Abigail Williams - I'd forgotten how black this band is! Very impressive, I had to buy the two CDs they had with them (all I'd had previously was "Legend")
Imperial Decay is definitely up and coming. An enjoyable listen, definitely head-bangable.
Pile of Priests has a good drummer, but as a group they have some work to do. Especially on balancing their sound. Drums were the main thing heard.
Whisky @
- Hollywood @
, CA @
- Thu, Oct 14, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Sitting & speaking with Immolation drummer Steve Shalaty, having the band members sign my CD and shirt. @
Opening act(s): Vader, Abigail Williams, Imperial Decay, Pile of Priests, one other I can't remember @