Stumbling around work @ my day job this AM. Whew, we made the long haul last night. Galveston to Wichita Falls straight after the show... got home around 5am, work @ 7:45. :) Amen for the strength that He gives... right?
Everyone is asking and we want to tell "How was the 3 day tour w/Pro-Pain/Sworn Enemy/Mantic Ritual?" Well, it was amazing...
When we got added to the Texas leg of the NO END IN SIGHT TOUR we didn't know anything about Pro-Pain, and we didn't research them either. So we went into this stretch of the tour w/unbiased eyes/ears. Total virgins...
We've come home w/such a deep, deep respect for Pro-Pain and realize it was an honor to be asked to open for them. God Fathers of the true NY Hardcore Scene, touring and delivering their brand of intelligent, focused, face stomping Metal/Hardcore/Thrash/Punk since 1992. It was an honor. They were down to earth, watched our sets, & enjoyed our performances.
Also have a new respect for Sworn Enemy who also has been pushing their brand of NY Hardcore/Metal and touring relentless for a near decade (as far as I can tell.)
*NOTE* A great thing about these two bands... when I say "HARDCORE" I'm not referring to the watered down, over used cliche, hipster/scenester clique genre that most young "hardcore" bands are... Pro-Pain and Sworn Enemy are the REAL DEAL. It's not about bullshit dress up games and cool kid hair cuts. The term "HARDCORE" in the late 2000's has been raped, overused, abused and come to identify bands that have nothing to do with the true meaning. Thank you guys for keeping that shit REAL and reminding us.
Also must give HUGE props to MANTIC RITUAL from Pittsburgh, PA. Young metal-speed lead-flying guitar solo extraordinaries. In the vein of young baby faced Metallica. As Snakes recalled, "It was insane! One guitarist would tear into a blazing solo and midway through they would switch and the other guitarist would rip into a face melter! I couldn't keep up with who was soloing!!" So, yeah... they ROCKED.
All the bands welcomed D-S on board the tour with open arms. From the bottom of our hearts we thank them and wish safe travels for all in the future.
PS, WE RECORDED OUR SET IN HOUSTON!! GOD WILLING the audio was captured properly and we'll have some tasty snacks for you to chew on very soon!!!
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