Border/Orthodox Live Webster Underground
Carey Nelson
boundaryThe Death is A Little More Tour concluded with a sold-out show at The Webster Underground in Hartford, Connecticut. Known for showcasing emerging bands, this intimate venue is the perfect venue for a five-piece metal band. Performing in your hometown adds extra excitement and meaning to the event.
Arriving at 5pm, I found loyal fans already lining up. At 6 p.m., the doors opened and an eager crowd streamed in. As soon as the first riff hit, the mosh pit exploded and the energy in the room went from casual chatter to corpses flying around the stage.
No Cure fuses death metal, black metal and heavy hardcore straight edge into a powerful and unique sound. Wearing bedazzled sunglasses and a green parka, singer Blaythe Steuer commanded the stage from the moment he roared the first lines of “The Last Truth.” The temperature in the room quickly rose, and as the crowd’s energy increased, Stoll took off his clothes. One standout moment was when Adam, from the Orthodox Church, joined them on stage to perform “No Preservation,” adding to an already tense atmosphere.
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Next up is Kaonashi from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with members including Peter Rono (vocals), Pao (drums), Ryne Jones (bass) and Alex Hallquist (guitar/vocals). What’s special about Kaonashi’s performances is the high level of interaction between the band and the audience. Throughout the night, Lono frequently raised his microphone to the crowd, inviting fans to sing along. Their repertoire includes songs like “We Got One,” “I Hate the Sound of Car Keys” and “Sarah & The Scraped Knee.”
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Kaonashi’s sound is a dynamic mix of post-hardcore, metalcore and emo. Their latest EP, Forever Second Chances: Casey Diamond’s Great LieSet to be released on July 26, 2024, it marks a significant evolution from their previous work. Kaonashi is best known for their concept albums, whose detailed narratives and character development immerse the listener deeply in their music, showcasing their talents as storytellers.
The next band up was Orthodox from Nashville, Tennessee, who followed with intense energy, raw emotion, and a genre-defying sound. Formed in 2017, the band has steadily built a loyal following. Adam Easterling (vocals), Austin Evans (guitar), Shiloh Krebs (bass) and Mike White (drums) took the stage and immediately asked the audience to come closer.
They said the show was meant for them and encouraged the audience to embrace everything about the experience. The latest version of the Orthodox Church, Learn to dissolveLaunching in 2022, it showcases the influence of nu-metal giants like Korn and System of a Down, with catchy, crunchy riffs and metalcore/hardcore intensity. Highlights of their set include “Panic,” which features a guest appearance by Blaythe Steuer, and “Cave In,” where the opening guitar riff transitions from a catchy high-pitched wail to a heavy growl.
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The last show of a tour is always special, the culmination of shared experiences and friendships from weeks on the road. This feeling of home runs throughout boundary travel. Other band members frequently interacted with each other on stage and in the pit, showing mutual respect and admiration. Their pride was evident as they celebrated selling out nearly every show on the tour, praising boundary Thank you for their hard work, kindness and dedication. The unanimous approval of the home crowd made the final a truly unforgettable event.
The show was tense all night, but it was clear that things were about to come to a head boundary Opening with “Easily Erased” from the 2024 album A little more death. The energy of the crowd surged, people jumped on the stage and poured out in every direction. The orgy expanded to nearly fill the entire room, and even a man dressed as a banana joined the fray.
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The band, consisting of Matt McDougal (vocals), Corey Emond (guitar), Nathan Calcagno (bass), Tim Sullivan (drums) and Cody Delvecchio (guitar), often spoke of familiar faces in the crowd, underscoring the feeling in the room. community and family.
Their setlist spans their discography from Hartford County Misery Classics like “Dog Teeth” and the encore “Reign of Pain,” as well as new tracks like “Turning Hate into Rage,” “A Pale Light Lingers” and “Darkness Share.” boundary They continue to elevate their music with each album, and their latest is a testament to their growth. The album features tighter melodies, epic breakdowns, and moments of calm amid the chaos. Just when you think your aggression has reached its peak, boundary Taking you into ethereal melodies before returning to maximum intensity.
When the performance reaches its climax, boundary Give it your all and leave it all on the stage. Moshes left with the scars of war, water dripping from the ceiling onto the crowd, and the floor caked with wet confetti from the night before. The atmosphere was tense, a shared catharsis that both excited and exhausted the orchestra and audience.
boundary‘s talent and relentless commitment to touring ensure a bright future. They’ll hit the road with Beartooth in July before heading overseas in the fall to continue bringing their explosive energy to fans around the world.
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