3-19 Shai Hulud, Path to Misery, Forbearance, We the Gathered, one more @the Hideout

Going into this show I was lukewarm. I like Shai Hulud, but not enough to know every song or find them moshable. I like Path to Misery, but since they are 500000x better live than on CD, I'm not mosh comfortable with their stuff either. And the other three bands I don't know much about at all. But we went anyway and I'm glad.

First band- I wish I knew the name of this group becasue they were on some clown shit. The music wasn't bad, then the Jesus speech came out. About 5 minutes of how Jesus died for us and we're all going to hell. It wasn't even a compelling Jesus speech, it was bad. And the dude's voice sounded like he was going to cry at any second. Why do Jesus freaks so often sound like that? Egh, poop band.

We the Gathered - From PA, they're pretty heavy, and pretty good. I'll give them a listen again sometime. Their last song was a banger for sure. A little heavier than Terror, but no Devil Driver. This was my first time hearing of them, but I guess these first two bands are touring with Hulud. So good for them.

Forbearance - This band is ok. I saw them once before at Garfield Artworks. They were better this time. On the fast side of things, but not so catchy that I had to dance. They are a decent band. Good filler.

Path to Misery - This band is pretty sweet. They only play once in a while and only in Pittsburgh it seems. They're heavy as shit and good as hell. The mosh is never brought the way it could or should be, I suspect it's because on any recording I've ever heard of theirs they are kind of bland. The extra percussion, I dig it every time. Smashing a drum with a metal pipe, I like that shit also. AJ's the best frontman in Pittsburgh.

Shai Hulud - The best sing along set I've ever seen from this band. Usually there is way more standing around. It's so hard to mosh to this band because their songs are so choppy. I don't get into it, but I'll always come out to check this group out. Played mostly old, but a few new.

Hi's - turnout, beer, everything was good pretty much
Low's - Nothing

3-10 Terror, Steel Nation, some band, Deathless, The Storm, Pittsburgh @the Hideout

Going into the weekend of this show I was stoked as hell. I was not disappointed. The Hideout is a great place for shows. Plenty of space. A nice bar separated from the show space. Decent sound. No bouncer dipshits. It was a nice spot all in all and I'm looking forward to the next show there (Shai Hulud). I do wish I'd have eaten something before going to this show. I was on an empty stomach and was hungry as shit. I quenched that with beer. Deathless - Good band. Strait forward hardcore. Beatdown shit at times. They covered a Drain This Blood song, which was the singer's old band. Good energy, bad guitar straps. I enjoyed the set and I'm sure they'll be playing out more in the future. It was their first show. The Storm - This band got on at the last minute, from Syracuse. I didn't like them all that much. They were like Deathless but a little more boring and generic. I'd see them again but they wouldn't be the band bringing me out to the show. other band - I really don't know who this other band was. Maybe Eternal Sleep? Either way, wasn't into it, probably because I was expecting to hear Steel Nation, but instead some shwoopy haired douchebag was on the mic. Steel Nation - Ripped the fucking fuck out of some shit. They played two new songs, which were very good. Each of the last few times I've seen Steel Nation they've been fire. I really really enjoyed this set. Terror - Slayed it. Got some video on my new Kodac Easyshare (thanks baby). KOTF, and Stick Tight are sick songs off the new album. They played some old shit too, but they didn't play Push It Away as I had hoped they would. Suicidal Tendencies cover was cool. The talk about babies he hates and sports teams was great. I enjoyed the fuck out of the entire shindig. Fuck expensive beer. Hi's - most of the bands, only one very brief fight, the mosh was on fire but very respectfull too, Ken and Filthy and company. Low's - the parking situation was whack, no food at the venue, $4 Yeungling bottles, Eric got our ass lost on the way kinda.