Lamb of God / Mastodon Live at Mohegan Sun Arena
Zach Ericzo
lamb of god / Mastodon Bringing their “Ashes of Leviathan” tour to Mohegan Sun Arena with direct support from Kerry King and Malevolence.
On August 3, 2024, I had the pleasure of witnessing an incredibly devastating night of metal. Despite a rainy night, all four bands brought their relentless fire to the Mohegan Sun Casino stage. Everyone in the packed house was expecting explosive heavy music. They were not disappointed.
The show kicked off with malicious. The band’s performance was filled with raw energy and relentless thumping sounds that instantly inspired the audience to a thrilling performance. Their music is bold and determined. Malice captivates the audience from the first note. The band has released three massive studio albums. Malevolence consists of Alex Taylor (vocals), Josh Baines (lead guitar/vocals), Konan Hall (rhythm guitar), Wilkie Robinson (bass) and Charlie Thorpe on drums.
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Their seven-song set includes fan favorites “Malicious Intent” and “Keep Your Distance.” “Malevolence” ends with the stunning “On Broken Glass.” They are the perfect opener for this spectacular lineup.
Next on the stage is Kerry King who delivers a mesmerizing performance. It’s filled with deadly light and shattering sounds. King’s music pays homage to classic thrash metal, which is completely understandable since he is a co-founder of Slayer. The audience was transported back to King’s old-school style. In addition to King (guitar), the band also consists of Paul Bostaph (drums), Mark Osegueda (vocals), Phil Demmel (guitar) and Kyle Sanders (bass).
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With the exception of two Slayer covers, most of King’s work comes from his latest album, I rise from hell (2024). King started with “Where I Reign” and followed up with “Trophies Of The Tyrant”, “Residue” and “Toxic”. Two Slayer covers, “Raining Blood” and “Black Magic,” were released late in production. King closed with the masterful “I Rise From Hell.” I really liked Kerry King’s music and my excitement was at its peak.
As the third act of the night, Mastodon The fiery scenes on stage left the audience in awe. Stunning light shows and impressive pyrotechnics enhance the power of their performances. They completely ignited the crowd by creating this incendiary atmosphere. Band members include Brent Hinds (vocals), Brann Dailor (drums/vocals), Bill Kelliher (rhythm guitar) and Troy Sanders (bass/vocals).
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Celebrating his 20th birthday, Mastodon played on their 2004 album Leviathan From start to finish. Opening with “Blood and Thunder”, Mastodon Release to the tee followed. “I Am Ahab” flowed into “Leviathan” and “The Island.” Really enjoyed this house Mastodonaggressive practices. “Iron Teeth” led to “Megrado” and “Naked Burn”. The band ended the show with three powerful songs from their bold catalog. “More than I can chew” quiet and cold Cascading into “Cysquatch Circles” blood mountain. The last song is “Steambreather” tsar. This is a killer set.
The party ended with a loud bang, lamb of god Immediately after taking the stage, the venue was set on fire. With their infectious energy and delightful performances, lamb of god Knows exactly how to get your audience excited and engaged. Stunning Pyros and exciting stage sets elevated their set and enhanced their fearless musicianship. lamb of god delivered a performance that was both exciting and unforgettable. Their singer, Randy Bryce, is a fun performer. He captivated the audience with his bold stage presence.
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in addition bryce, lamb of god Consisting of Mark Morton (lead guitar), Willie Adler (guitar), Art Cruz (drums) and John Campbell (bass). like Mastodon, lamb of god played their 2004 release, ashes of awakeningcompletely. The band started with “Laid To Rest” and “Hourglass” and ended with “Ashes of the Wake” and “Remorse Is For the Dead.” The last two songs are from their 2006 album Holy Communion. “Walk With Me In Hell” and “Redneck” concluded a bold night of powerful music.
All I can say is that the folks at Mohegan Sun got what they wanted, a night filled with stunning sights and sounds. I couldn’t be happier.
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