12.26.09 Still pretty pissed off about Warbringer canceling their Hawaii dates, I had quite a bit of angst that needed to be released. Thank the metal gods Before Fire always deliver.
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Last Sunday, 101.9fm hosted the final round of their Battle of the Bands. With just two bands left, both Phoenix Rose and Busekrus destroyed the rooftop at Dave & Busters.
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11.12.09 “GET YOUR ASSES BACK HERE!” commanded Before Fire’s frontman, Lowell Gerry, to the remaining members of the audience who attempted to escape to the back of Pipeline Cafe. “I WILL FIGHT ANYONE HERE WHO WALKS AWAY!” Brutality, Before Fire embodies it.
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11.12.09 Disaster Kit has grown-up quite a bit since the last time I’ve seen them. Luckily not too much. Their playful antics onstage and ridiculous knowledge of music theory make them a crowd favorite all the while carving their names in stone as one of the island’s most unique bands.
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11.12.09 There’s something to be said about a band who’s genuinely serious about their music. Phoenix Rose takes it to a whole new level. Their goal seems straight forward. Promote heavy music and destroy anyone else who tries to get in their way.
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11.12.09 Technical Difficulty hit the stage proving that 3 guys can have just as much fun inducing neck pain in their audience as any 4 piece. I’m always stoked when a band isn’t afraid to educate the public with their favorites while injecting their own personality into them. Going from Tool to Rage Against...
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11.12.09 As the night rolled on and my eardrums started to ring a bit, a few more bands tore up the stage. The awesome variety of sub-genres in the family of metal & rock is what makes Nemesis & Phoenix Rose Productions stand out amongst other promotional teams I’ve seen on the island. This...
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