(The members of Cannibal Corpse are very sensitive about the fact their mother was a mop. © 2009 Dustin Wood.)
Outside of a Value Village, I'd never seen so many pairs of camo shorts, shaved heads, black T-shirts and leather jackets in one place before. Last Wednesday's Hatebreed and Cannibal Corpse show was one of the most entertaining shows I'd ever seen.
As the lights at The Commodore Ballroom dimmed and Cannibal Corpse took the stage, I wasn't really sure what to expect except a killer show. All I knew was that Cannibal Corpse were known for their brutal and unapologetic lyrics, as I'd managed to piece together from songs like "Meat Hook Sodomy" and "I Will Kill You". What I found surprising was that Cannibal Corpse has been a band for over 20 years, but lead vocalist George Fisher (singing lead since 1995) could still whip the crowd into a frenzy in a matter of seconds. With the shock rock lyrics and true metalhead attitude, Cannibal Corpse is a band I will kill you to see again.
(For being in a band with "hate" in the title, Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta sure enjoys being touched. © 2009 Dustin Wood.)
As the lights at The Commodore Ballroom dimmed and Cannibal Corpse took the stage, I wasn't really sure what to expect except a killer show. All I knew was that Cannibal Corpse were known for their brutal and unapologetic lyrics, as I'd managed to piece together from songs like "Meat Hook Sodomy" and "I Will Kill You". What I found surprising was that Cannibal Corpse has been a band for over 20 years, but lead vocalist George Fisher (singing lead since 1995) could still whip the crowd into a frenzy in a matter of seconds. With the shock rock lyrics and true metalhead attitude, Cannibal Corpse is a band I will kill you to see again.
(For being in a band with "hate" in the title, Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta sure enjoys being touched. © 2009 Dustin Wood.)
I was excited about seeing Hatebreed. I saw them perform at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany during the summer of 2008 to a crowd of over 60,000 people, and I was looking forward to seeing them in a much smaller setting. In true hardcore fashion, frontman Jamey Jasta struts onstage donning the requisite camo shorts and shaved head hardcore guys are known for, and greets the mob of fans with a voice that commands attention. Even though I had prime seating at a table with a perfect view, I could feel the energy radiating from Jasta and the rest of the band. I didn't even have to be on the floor; Jasta was a one-man riot, diving into the crowd and delivering high kicks that would've made The Rockettes lose their shit. As I heard the opening chords of my favourite Hatebreed song, "Destroy Everything", I really got into it, pumping my fist to the music and screaming along.
(No one paid attention to the hat's constant cries for help, least of all Chris Beattie. © 2009 Dustin Wood.)
With pounding drums, solid bass and the almost overwhelming sense of family and respect for your fellow 'bros', Hatebreed made me remember why I enjoy hardcore music so much. It's not about being tough, though it may seem that way; it's about getting out there in the pit and having the time of your fucking life.
(No one paid attention to the hat's constant cries for help, least of all Chris Beattie. © 2009 Dustin Wood.)
With pounding drums, solid bass and the almost overwhelming sense of family and respect for your fellow 'bros', Hatebreed made me remember why I enjoy hardcore music so much. It's not about being tough, though it may seem that way; it's about getting out there in the pit and having the time of your fucking life.
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Hatebreed and Cannibal Corpse played The Commodore Ballroom on December 2nd, 2009. Special thanks to Live Nation.
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