Vulgar Display Of Power.

Hatebreed at Stoke Sugarmill... WOW.

In all of the gigs I have been to I've had the privilige to witness some fantastic bands, but last night Hatebreed put on a hell of a show.

Each song was delivered with so much passion and enthusiasm that they couldn't fail to whip the crowd into a frenzy.

I was amazed at how humble the band were, Jamey Jasta looked in awe when the crowd exploded into life for opener I Will Be Heard.

The band looked vitalised by the crowd reaction and every massive hook was followed by visceral, brutal, crushing breakdowns.

All in all, a fantastic night and a fantastic live band.

I can't stop listening to Mastodon.

saw them on Wednesday and they were incredible.

I have been to a lot of gigs but none have been as musically impressive.

Each song from Crack The Skye was beautiful and encapsulating. Its awe inspiring that a metal band can make such beautiful, melodic music.

peace.x

my own idiocy.

why do I have to be a grumpy bastard sometimes?

I get in these moods that are just dark for no reason.

as a result I say things I don't mean which hurt the people i love the most.

I say these things without considering the consequences and without any reason.

The people who I hurt mean the absolute world to me. I couldn't live without them if i'm being honest.

Sometimes I wonder whether i'm completely with it. Why do I hurt the people who love me as much as I love them.

Feeling pretty low about my actions right now.

I just hope that the people who I upset know there is absolutely no malice, its just inner demons reaching the surface and I cant stop them.

I'm sorry.

this scene is dying....

as someone who follows hardcore music with a certain vigour, the future of this genre worries me.

one question begs an answer... when did hardcore become "cool" to the masses?

i started listening to hardcore through the new wave of British bands such as Gallows and The Ghost Of A Thousand which makes me a relative newcomer to the scene. however i do not pretend to like all the stuff that this genre creates.

i dont understand the poser kids who go to shows just to fit in.

i don't have tattoos, i don't have stretchers, i don't wear flat peak caps. i'm not hating on these people at all, i have plenty of friends like this.

its just the people who style themselves like this without integrity that i don't understand.

how many of these kids who devote themselves to YMA6 and Forever The Sickest Kids etc will delve into the genre. "Scene" bands are becoming associated with hardcore and it annoys me.

i love music. i don't want to become a music nazi at all.

i just want people to expand their minds. before declaring that you are in the hardcore scene why not go back and look at the beginnings?

Listen to Black Flag and Minor Threat. Listen to Fugazi. Ian MacKaye? Rollins?

Listen to Refused. then realise this scene is about what you believe not what you wear.

rant over.

introduction.hello.welcome.etc

well i'm new to this whole world of blogging.

i'm not sure what inspired me to do this, maybe the feeling that i want somewhere to spill my thoughts when my head is full of them.

maybe i want people i don't know to read this and be inspired.

maybe i just want a little chunk of this internet to be called mine.

i wont be blogging about stuff thats too deep or heavy, i'm certainly not here to preach.

if anyone likes what i'm saying give me feedback. i wont be offended either way, take it or leave it.