I was looking forward to this show for a long time. It started pretty early and there weren't a lot of people there to start things off, but i was ok because eventually there were a lot of people all over the place. There were a lot of babes at this show. And not even like the average 'hardcore girl' babes that populate shows. I mean real babes, 8's and 9's, and even one 10! Fuck, half of the people at this show are people I have barely ever seen at other shows. They all, babes and dudes, need to start going to other shows.
The first bands were Decisions and Gravemaker. I heard music, it was ok, but the monster vocals ruined it for me.
Then, there were some good hangouts outside.
Mad Minds was next. They have a new intro that is crushing and they had a tight sound tonight. The sound reminded me of the sound that Dumptruck had on that Sweet Vision comp. Very cool. Also, the new songs are really good and a nice selection of covers. More people need to listen to Lifesblood because when they play that song, it should be chaos, but it wasn't. What the fuck?!?!?!? Most importantly, this was the best showing that Mad Minds has had so far. There were people all over the place, lots of fun and more and more people seem to be knowing the words to the songs. Very cool. Also, great new shirt design drawn by artist wizard XSlabaX.
Right Idea was next and things were amazing, dives and singing and mosh. They just got back from a California tour and dudes looked tired, but they pulled off a great set. I was bummed about still not hearing the Straight Ahead cover, but fuck it! You know they are good when they don't even need covers. Every song is a hit and they continue to be the best band around.
Halfway through their set, there was a 'surprise' Overload set. Well, it wasn't a surprise at all since everyone knew but they are also great late 80's styled hardcore. The first song they played is definitely a hit. They also threw in a Project X cover which upped the chaos level even further. Then Right Idea played another song and that was that.
Next, dudes found out that Verse had van troubles and wouldn't be playing. No worries, as I do not like that band.
Then, dudes also found out that Have Heart was trying to help Verse and would be late, so....
commence hangouts!
Lots of good talking and jokes and babes and an all around great time!
Have Heart called to tell that they didn't even go to the right place! What the fuck! Steal Peanut's Tom Tom and you will never get lost ever again!
Then, we were 'treated' to some horrible metal bands. No thanks. Those were definitely all 'pizza bands'.
Another hour passes, at least...
...Fuck, I'm tired....
...So are other dudes... and I am thinking about sleep more than I am thinking about Have Heart....
...so tired... tired of waiting... The Hawk jokes never get old.... lots of babes... but so tired....
Ok, fuck it, a bunch of us took off. Good night.
I am told Have Heart was really good.
I'm glad that XSlabaX hung out. He is a solid dude and does a lot of amazing artwork for all the great bands and asks for nothing in return. He did the art for the great new Mad Minds shirt.
I'm also glad that there were a lot of younger dudes at this show. We are building something strong and amazing and I hope it continues.
Hope This Helps had new tank top designs. They look good and are much better than the first ones. Oddly enough, Tank Top Guy has still not been spotted in a tank top this warm season. What the fuck?!?!?!?
Everyone reading this should go to the Summer Of Hate show this Saturday. You get Right Idea. You get Triceratops. You get Wisdom In Chains. You get Crowd Deterrent. You get Coffin Brothers. You get Major Beef. You get an entire night of fun, laughs and hangouts. It's bound to be a great time, so come and hangout!
More later....
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