Firehaze,
Fin'Amor, Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes, Moonspell
February
17, 2014
Reviewed
by: Lady Lea
Years
ago there were times I went to see every band on the bill and I still
like to give the supporting bands some sort of support. I got there
late and missed the first band Firehaze. I figure to finish my cup of
coffee and smoke a cigarette before I enter the event. Than again
these early shows can really screw you up. This show was starting at
6:30 pm and was to end around 12 a.m. Its not like the good old days
of having shows ending to the club almost closing. But this is how it
is today.
How
I miss that you can't smoke in a venue anymore these days. Sorta
sucks! Anyways, Fin'Amor, is a local band from Brooklyn, NY, in which, I'm not too familiar with them but
here is a short mention this local Doom/Death Metal. Fin’Amor
bassist at times seems like he was holding back from just going all
out on stage, what I'm saying he had great stage presence but when it
got to the slower parts it looked like he wanted more of the
aggression sections so he could head-bang more. They had a good stage
performances overall and they did win over a new fan tonight. These
seven dudes took the stage like pros and should be the next band to
get signed but as we all know it even record labels go for the
trends. I like how the lights were gleaming off the drummers massive
kit. I honestly liked the vocalist growling vocals more than his
clean singing. They laid down some intense, dark, atmospheric
groundwork as an opening band. They gave off a nice energy that
filled the room and deliver one heck of a great set. They were so
good I didn't want them getting off the stage. What was interesting
there weren't that many people holding up there cellphones or ipods
that you usually see these days. It was so nice to see that people
were there to watch the band.
Atrocity
being the same lineup as Leaves’ Eyes (minus Liv Kristine), can not
be compared to one another. They both hold their own ground. has been
around since the mid ‘80s. Originally an extreme metal band, their
sound has evolved adding other elements to their sound. As we hear
and see it many times when bands like to add new flavor and while
they are developing there own individuality. I remember when they
first started out as a death metal band and now they have a touch of
some Gothic, Industrial and a splash of world music combinations but
never abandoning the metal attitude. There tension exploded when they
took the stage with fierce and and bass that pounding into my heart.
What a great feeling that sure was. Alex's vocals always win me over
with heaviness, clear and power Two ladies were on stage with them
headbanging and showing their metal horns in which is always nice to
see people having a great time with the bands.
The
venue was getting packed all the different clicks are sticking
together, how that brings back memories when I was about their age
and everyone is here for what band they like to see or for the full
bill. The band I wanted to see most was Leaves' Eyes because they are
one of my top bands and Liv Kristine is one of my favorite female vocalist
that I enjoy listening too. Everyone has their favorite songs they
wish to hear but I can honestly say whatever they play tonight I'm
going to enjoy it. Today, everyone says, you can find out the bands
set list on the internet before hand but honestly what is the fun in
all that? I want to be surprised. Call me old fashion or what not but
I don't care that's just who I am. I'm not an new schooler of the
metal scene and back then we never had the internet you went to shows
because you wanted to see the band.
German
and Norwegian symphonic/gothic metallers Leaves' Eyes who are one of
my favorite bands on tour supporting their latest album, "Symphony
of the Night". This album is truly unbelievable beautiful and
wouldn't have thought anything less from them. Liv Kristine vocals
always sends chills down my spine her operatic, angelic voice and
harmonies. While her operatic vocals win me over while the growls
give me a haunting feeling that I love so well. Not many bands can
pull it over with each vocal style complementing each other. Opening
up the set with "Galswintha," "Take the Devil in Me,"
"Farewell Proud Men," and when they performed "My
Destiny," i just wanted to let the tears out with the passion
that I have for this band and just hearing this amazing song made my
night complete although their set wasn't finished. They've played
their self-title album track "Symphony of the Night," which
I was impressed how freaking amazing it sounded in a live setting.
They are such skilled musicians. I wonder if anyone was paying
attention to the licks that just were fully a blessing to see, hear
ad watch. Husband and wife in the same band doing as well as they are
is truly amazing to see how they can manage doing everything together
and in the meantime ever everyone knows they are married you still
have a few dudes who don't care and show no respect to woman in the
metal scene. How I wanted to knock this drunk fool out behind me but
more important is I'm here witnessing them perform “Melusine,”
“Elegy,” and wow “Hell to the Heavens” what a great set-list
they've put together.
I
was definitely getting tired and knew I had a long way to travel back
home but I didn't want to miss the headliners either. Moonspell are
celebrating 20 years as a band and touring in support of their 10th
studio album, the 2012 double disc ‘Alpha Noir / Omega White.’ Yes, I said it, 'ten studio albums' and happen to enjoy several of them. As we await for Moonspell to take the stage, people are taken
pictures making the stage look a bit cool as if lighting was
striking. Yet again paid for our concert tickets and they were sure worth the price thus far.
Oh crap drummer comes ripping up his kick pounding drums that pounded right
into my chest and onward here comes the rest of the band unleashing
sickness. They are the kings at what they do. I was trying to figure
out what Front-man Fernando Ribeiro was wearing on his face but never
mind that he began the of the set with a track off of ‘Alpha Noir’
titled, ‘Axis Mundi.’
Wow, yes Wow and that moment I knew I had
to stay for the full set, and blocking my face from crowd surfers and
watching the fans coming back to life again, who wouldn't its
Moonspell we're talking about here people. "Night Eternal"
while Vocalist Fernando says, "New York City the night is ours"
indeed he is right it, sure is. Everyone is headbanging from the band
to the fans. The drums having been blowing my mind all night long and
usually, I'm more a huge vocalist type of chick. The keyboard have
always also stood out during this song for me. Crowd surfers are
making this a fun evening, how I miss those days but can no longer
enjoy doing it anymore because of my back injuries from a motorcycle
accident six years ago. Its so tempting thought but I know I will be
taken my own risk. You knew everyone was having a blast during this
song. It really set the mood to each of us.
Hey, Hey, Hey "Opium"
Moonspell is having such a great time on stage. I'm definite going
home with a sore neck. One of my favorite songs as the guitars have
always stood out to me. I can only image Moonspell feeling a bit sore
after this show that they nailed.
As Fernando was getting the crowd
pumped as we gave our horns up, chanting during“Vampiria” while
this dude and I were headbanging wonder which one of us got whipped
in the face more all in fun moments. Yet, I the sweat was dripping in
my hair while this dude didn't have one drop of sweat in his. By the
way dude your hair smelled like strawberries. They played new
material and old legacy songs such as, “Abysmo”. I was pleased
they played “Nocturna” one of my favorite songs. I'm speechless,
“Scorpion Flower,” and “Luna' both won me over tonight.
Did you
notice how the bassist would watch out for his band-mates esp when
the mic stand would fall over during the being of the song, “Luna”
which is great to show people how each member also looks out for one
another. But what was more special was the dedication to Peter Steele
(RIP) when Moonspell added a lot of emotions during, “New Tears
Eve” almost had me in tears it was so touching, beautiful and an
outstanding performance Moonspell put on. What I loved was how
Fernando would do his signature eyebrow moves, its sorta of sexy too
but overall one of the best shows I've seen this month.
As
many all ready know that they are amazing live as well on a release.
They were strong, solid and full of energy that won over the crowd
and fans completely this evening. I'm glad I stayed to the end. I
give the bouncers a horns up for not being assholes like many are but
being really cool to the fans who were here tonight and sorry at
least two bouncers looked bored to death. But thanks for letting us
have a great time.
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