Just Matter.

The release party of The Beauty of Doubt last Saturday was a success. Although three of the bands lined up for the night were not able to make it. Condolence to the family of Al Dimalanta of Throw.

Play kicked off the festivities late in the evening. It was Pidol's birthday and it was an awesome treat to hear them play. Great but really short set from the guys from Malolos, Bulacan. Bystorm was up next and I think we did a good job mixing old and new stuff and delivering it to the crowd.

Staid played next and you know that these guys do not disappoint. I also got a copy of the Staid tape from Led which will also be featured here in the next couple of posts. Up next was a "rare" appearance from Kill Ratio which showed no ring rust at all and was quick to deliver the goods.

After going out, we realized we missed the set of Tame the Tikbalang (bummer!) and it was now TBOD's set! Boyet of T3 is now playing guitars for them and did a great job as expected. TBOD kicked off the jams with the 3 songs featured in their 'Just Matter' CDEP. All three songs were great. Faster and more energetic than their previous songs. The last song which was about the enforced disappearances of activists from all over the Philippines was crucial as hell. F'n goosebumps while Ronald was reciting the names of among those who just disappeared for airing their grievances against the government.

Make sure to get a copy of this 3-song masterpiece. We won't be seeing TBOD again until December but for sure it will be worth the wait.

On repeat: TBOD 'Just Matter'