History reshits itself

the first band of the bill tonight was Deadender, a new band from Belgium. I missed them though. I arrived during the soundcheck of Midnight souls. did some catching up with my best friend in the meantime. Midnight souls opened their set with Black days, very cool. they basically played a mix of old and new songs. after a few songs, there were some troubles with the mic. while they were fixing that, their vocalist took the time to thank everybody who came to the shows and how cool it was to see people who he'd never met, shout along with the songs. after Midnight souls we went outside again, where we actually stayed until Touché amoré. Lighthouse was up and they were pretty cool from what I've heard. right before Touché amoré I went to take a look at the merch. damn Reflections records had a distro standing. luckily I only had 20 euros, so I bought the ... To the beat of a dead horse 10" (unfortunately not the black/white color-way) and the Hardcore for hardcore 7". then Touché amoré were finally on. they opened with And now it's happening in mine, like on the rest of the tour. after a couple songs though, I think there was a problem with one of the guitars or the amp. I couldn't see it clearly since I was standing at the back of the crowd. it took around 10 minutes, in that time their vocalist announced that they've signed to Deathwish and like Midnight souls, how cool it is to see that many people shout along with their songs. he also complimented the venue, which was pretty awesome. when that was fixed, they finished their set. the rest of the songs came from ... To the beat of a dead horse. they finished with Honest sleep. that was time to release every ounce of energy I had. I ended up on stage, shouting the words directly to the vocalist. cool night.

We did it when we were young

I waited for this show for months. probably since the day they announced it. by the time I got the the venue, Sharks were almost done playing. I saw 3 songs, which included a cover from I fought the law. when they were done I took a look around. I think I never been to a show where I was this out of place. no familiar faces, I was completely different from everyone else. not that it really matters, I just noticed it. after 15 minutes Chuck Ragan came on. after a few songs he told he was going to Louisiana after the tour. to see his grandfather before he died. he told about him, how he learned almost everything from his grandfather. very touching moment. he played a nice set. even played a new song, which sounded very cool! after another 15minute break, it was time for The Gaslight Anthem. they opened up with The spirit of jazz. from then on it was just one hour and a half singing along. after a few songs though, Brain told something about us Belgians speaking 2, or more, languages and that he only knew English and a bit Italian. he mentioned how in Canada they speak French and they only know English, and that the Canadians kill the Americans in hockey. “it’s like when the Americans try to play soccer. we have baseball though … which nobody cares about except us. so, when I’m a millionaire someday, I’m gonna take everyone here to a baseball-game, hot-dogs included.” fun! they played a neat set as well. they played almost everything on American Slang, and a few from The ‘59 Sound/Sink Or Swim. I left with a few more songs remaining but I had to catch a train. before I went, I picked up the American Slang 12”.

Closure

a good month ago Almost home called it a quits. they played their last show on the Root of all evil release-show. this a small documentary/music video for Closure, containing footage of that last show. needless to say, this band surely will be missed. if it isn't for the music, then let it be for the passion you find in their lyrics. I'm now glad I picked up their 12" when I saw them.

This has been my chapter,
This has been my closure.
My truths, my trials.

welcome fuckers

welcome fuckers, its the end as you know.
welcome fuckers, time to reap what you've sowed.
welcome fuckers, with your face so cold.

since a couple of weeks I'm really into The banner. quite a shame, they played in Belgium 4 years ago and I missed them. they make me wish I had a band like this. there's something about them that I can't put my finger on. all I know is that they're not like any other hardcore band I know.