First: The Faceless were awesome! They did not disappoint in the least. I'm so glad I finally got to see them.
Second: Cynic... Words cannot properly convey my disdain for this band. But let me try.
Before going to the show, Bartman and I went to their Myspace page to get an idea of what they were about. I noticed that their recording sounded very "low-fi" and way over-compressed and processed. Nope, it wasn't the recording.
These guys sucked out-loud! The guitarist/singer is a conceited little Alan Holdsworth wannabe prick, who should be wanking in a pseudo jazz band and not fucking up my metal concert! Sanctimonious, sawed-off, buzz-killing piece of shit! That little son-of-a-bitch nearly ruined our whole day. By the time they were done, I was nearly done. My mood was in the toilet and I didn't even want to be there anymore. I hope to never hear of them again.
Third: MESHUGGAH!!! Thes guys would wake the fucking dead!! They are one of the most amazing live bands I've ever seen. This is the second time that Bartman and I have seen them. They blew the room to pieces!
Even if their music isn't your thing, go see this band. The fact that they can pull these songs off live just blows my mind. What they do is absolutely a type of genius. As a musician, I am baffled by their extensive knowledge and the practical application of said knowledge. As a listener, I am astounded by the brutality and barely controlled rage that they are able to convey in their songs. As a concert goer, I'm a headbanging, devil-horn flying disciple of the band called
MESHUGGAH!
Not even Cynic could fuck that show up...and Gawd knows they tried.
P.S. I'd bet my next paycheck that Sharkblack is a Cynic fan.
Sorry Big-B. I just couldn't resist.
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