7-24 This is Hardcore, American Nightmare, Suicide File, Nails, Defeater, Cruel Hand, True Love, The Geeks, Malice at the Palace, Build and Destroy, Philly @Electric Factory

The first night of this is hardcore was going to be tough to top because Code Orange and Chokehold were so bad ass. But as I found out American Nightmare and Suicide File were ready for the challenge.

We were a little bit late getting to the show, missing the first two bands, but we were feeling good and ready for the sing along.

Build and Destroy - We missed them. I'd have like to have been there, but didn't get to see them.

Malice at the Palace - I wanted to see them too because their band name is so killer. I'll at least get to see them at Sincerity Fest

The Geeks - We got there just before the Geeks went on. It was a super bad ass set. I knew I'd like their live show, but I didn't know it was going to be good like that. Super high energy and great vibe. They're like a Backtrack style band, but the Korean version. I'll make it out to their next show in the area.

True Love - I hadn't listened to them much, but the few songs I did listen to reminded me of American Nightmare a bit. I don't know if that's accurate, but it stuck me that way. We had dinner during this time.

Cruel Hand - I listened to them from outside. Members of Outbreak reportedly had a very good set. I wish I'd have checked them out.

Defeater - They were super good. I didn't know any of the songs but the showmanship was great and the songs were good. I'd certainly see them again. This is the second time I saw them, both at This is Hardcore. This was their better showing at TIH.

Nails - Super heavy band. I don't particularly like them. They're maybe like All Out War with a new twist to the sound.

Suicide File - Killed it. Completely annihilated it. They were the band of the night by a large margin. They played all the hits, and were great on stage. The crowd was going ballistic and they stole the show.

American Nightmare - I think they played everything from Background Music and it was awesome. Their sound was on point and the live show was pretty good too. Despite knowing pretty much all of the songs AN played, I still liked Suicide File best.

High's - AN, Suicide File, the Geeks, beer and shit

Low's - None

We were happy to find that they had a "hardcore" beer special, a $4 PBR. That's barely acceptable. It's certainly better than last years $6.00 for a PBR. WTF is up with drink prices in big venues? Criminal. But we sucked down $4 cans all night. Good times.