I attended this show on the eve of Mother’s Day, so I just want to take a moment to recognize what moms do for us. Sure enough, at this show I saw a mom who had brought 3 boys, looked like early teens, and this poor lady was the definition of long suffering. You could tell that she was not enjoying herself in any way, yet she was there for them, to make sure they were able to enjoy themselves. I don’t know if she was mom to all 3, but I hope that which ever of them were her sons that they took care of her on Mother’s Day.
This was actually one of those shows that I rant against. They happen a lot here in Seattle, and probably just about everywhere that metal shows take place. My problem is with a show that starts at 4 in the afternoon because there are, like, 9 bands on the bill. I love metal, and that is too much for me. So show promoters, take note. Three or four really good bands on a bill is much better than three or four good bands, but you have to wade through 4 or 5 shitty bands to get there, and maybe you don’t make it and you go home, but you remember who put that show on and you don’t go to any more shows from that promoter.
By the time Decrepit Birth took the stage, I was ready. They were 3rd to last, so I had waited through some not so enjoyable music. Decrepit Birth totally delivered. I’m not going to pretend that I’m a massive fan and know their discography forward and backward. But I do like these guys a lot and their performance just increased my liking of this band. Very solid, very well performed, great at working the crowd and excellent at melting faces. Heavy death metal band that completely brings it in a live setting. If you haven’t seen these guys before, get out and see a show soon, especially if you love you some death metal.
Origin, the headliner, put together a very solid performance as well. Again, don’t know every song inside and out so I can’t tell you exactly what the set list was, but that’s why God invented the interwebs anyway, silly. I had seen Origin once before a few years ago at a tiny little club in Tacoma, and I have to say that they seem to be much more together now. Origin are all about technical death metal, so there is a lot of music that goes by in a blur. They play fast, they play loud, and they play well. Totally dug their set and left the venue very satisfied.
If I had to choose, I’d give a slight nod to Decrepit Birth because they were really on and really got the crowd into it, but it was a great show all the way around. And I must give a tip of the cap to the venue, Studio 7 in Seattle. They have a great sound system and always have sound guys who are on their game, which can make all the difference in a smaller venue.
- ODIN
