This is a long overdue update, the show that the pictures are from was over a month ago. Oh well, here they are. They show was on the floor of the church, a welcome departure from the normal stage. Smaller shows there should definitely be on the floor. First up is Hulk Smash, a noisy prog-rock bass and drum duo. They mixed up the show a little by playing behind the merch tables in the back of the First Unitarian Church basement. Lots of effects and yelling made for an interesting set. Local hardcore punk band Fight Amp (formerly Fight Amputation) played next, bringing the Tragedy/Severed Head of State sound with a little more grungy metal feel. I picked up their newest 7″ on Translation Loss Records, and it is a banger. Georgia’s Baroness played last. Their newest release, The Red Album came out on Philadelphia’s own Relapse Records recently, and is by far their best work to date. They play a varied form of metal, with lots of odd time signatures, but no crazy spazz-outs like label-mates The Dillinger Escape Plan. Lots of prog-rock and punk influences. They played a flawless set showcasing the new album. Their drummer is amazing, one of the best I have ever seen. Check Baroness out, they are blowing up right now.
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