Concert Review: Meshuggah with Photos!!!

We got there at about 7:30pm. Doors were scheduled for 7:00. There were a few people at the venue. I was granted a photo pass by management so I took a little
time to get acclimated and a beer. I was in awe of the monolith representations of the new Meshuggah album "The Violent Sleep Of Reason" behind Tommy's kit.
Which if you haven't purchased this album yet In strongly recommend that you do so. Link below to order.

Further, I observed the cascade of lights sitting dormant alongside this great tapestry and on the ground like a beast silently waiting for hibernation to end. I was certain that the evening was going to be a spectacular show of light and sound that would be the envy of most bands out there gigging. High On Fire started on time at 8:00 pm sharp (Has anyone noticed that shows are starting on time lately -it's bizzarre.) I observed the venue had only about one third capacity of people present during the beginning of igh On Fire's set. I saw quite a few people that were there were busy chatting and gallivanting around - not paying too much attention to the mayhem taking place on stage. Before I proceed with the show review. I have some scruples in regard to attending shows that I would like to share with you. If you go to see a show for fuck sake have some respect and give the opening acts your attention. You open yourself up to a whole new dynamic while being attentive to a live performance rather than just settling with a stream on your damn smart phone. If you want full immersion go to a damn show. That's just how it works. If you want to just wander around and not appreciate the action going on the stage go to fucking piano recital. I had never seen High On Fire. I have enjoyed many of their records and they sound just as good if not better live. Just putting it out there. I am sure there are those that disagree with me and I am fine with that.

High On Fire's set began with The Black Pot and Carcosa - the first two tracks off their latest masterpiece "Luminiferous." These guys have a groove that is all their own and it didn’t take long for them to get everyone’s attention. As soon as they wrapped up an amazing performance of "Carcosa" they went straight into the anthem "Rumors of War." Overall the performance was fantastic. I appreciated the grit and the groove that these guys have. That would kick ass if they came back through with Weedeater.

Meshuggah
Everyone has that memory of a show that they will never forget and I am excited to share my experience with you. During the event I kept the alcohol to an extreme minimum because I wanted to fully observe and retain the entirety of this event in my mind. Being that their latest release was recorded live that certainly built up the hype for me personally. With the theatre at an almost full capacity and everyone present, the audience finally con