April 26, 2009: Blistering summer heat. Me and the Bystorm guys met up in Quiapo to buy some equipment and then went to Cubao for some much neede practice. It was our first time in the studio at Cubao X. If you want to practice in a nice music studio ran by some cool guys, check them out. They're just inside Cubao X and you probably won't miss them.
After practice, we headed to Ten02 and saw familiar faces in the crowd. After a couple of soundchecks, the show started with SISTER BASTARD. Damn, these guys are good, fast, hard thrash in the vein of the almighty Infest. They played a quick set (what do you expect..hehe) and one of the guys handed me a copy of their latest recording which I'll review later. Awesome set. Expect to see more of them in the near future.
LEGARDA followed suit and played a relatively long set. I read in a board somewhere comparing them to ISIS. I think that's a good description. Batangas City's JUDGEMENT followed them and the mosh started. These guys are heavy. Taking cue from their provincemates Survival of the Fittest and the rest of the Batangas Mosh. Awesome set.
OH MAN! OH GOD! was up next and it was my first time to see these guys live and they did not disappoint. Reminds me of some screamo bands from the 90's, Ebullition stuff, mixed with a couple of newer stuff. Thei vox also gave me a copy of their demo along with a CD-R split which I'll also review later. Great set, but a bit short.
Pagbilao, Quezon's BATTLE FURY were next and played some melodic punk rock tunes which was a nice break from all those noisy mofos. Hehe. Looking forward to hearing more from these guys soon.
Bulacan's Mosh Machine TALKSICK played and these guys are getting better every time I se them. Someone said they sound like Brother's Keeper without the Mickey Mouse vox. I'd think that's a pretty accurate definition. I failed to get a copy of their demo so if anyone in Talksick is reading this, hook me up with a copy next time. hehe.
Representin Flowergrave, RAYHAK was next and were tight as usual. D-beat madness all over the place. I think they have some recorded output or something. Gotta find out later.
Since 3 or 4 bands from the line-up did not make it, Bystorm played a short surprise set just so the night would not end so f'n early. After us, STAID went up next and was clearly beginning to be one of the crowd faves. Awesome set once again with Denver holding the snare stand for Led. Cooperation in full effect.
Even though the crowd turn-out was not as much as we expected, the show was a lot of fun. Thanks to the crowd for showing support to the new (and old) bands that played that night. Remember that these guys will be next in line to organize shows, tours, etc, and to produce records and stuff so let's keep supporting them.
I think a New Blood show Part 2 should happen soon. Probably around July because we still have the HAVE HEART show and the SECRET HANDSHAKES (EVER AFTER/HALF ASLEEP) tour coming up in May and June. We'll see you then.
Currently watching: Game 7 between Boston and Chicago. F'n awesome series. Go Celtics!
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