Yesterday was a chaotic day full of thunder storms, extreme humidity, and plenty of chaos! As soon as we arrived to Toad's Place the crowd was already warmed up for the mayhem that was about to ensue. Next thing you know the lights go out and Connecticut's number one band in history, took over center stage after 5 months of not performing live. Everyone went bezzerk when Hatebreed kicked off their set with their violent anthem "Everyone Bleeds Now", out of their self-titled album. The crowd didn't stop moving from the second that drummer Matt Byrne played the intro beat all the way until the band finished their set with "I Will Be Heard" out of their Perseverance record. The record that cut Hatebreed's path into International stardom, here is what Jamey Jasta had to say about this:
"Coming in 2012 we are going to be celebrating the tenth year anniversary of this album and the time has fucking flown by. But that record changed all of our lives man, it took us all over the world!"Last night Hatebreed's fans got their money's worth and left drenched from the extreme heat at Toad's Place. The show went on without any major incidents thanks to Jasta's constant reminders to the crowd:
"Listen up real quick! When you come over the barricade, make sure you respect the security guys. You respect them, and they will respect you. Alright? We got nothing but love for Toad's Place and the whole staff! So lets keep it cool all fucking night!"
This message sums up what Hatebreed has always been about: unity, respect and human love! Last night was very emotional for everyone who attended the show and paid tribute to Mario Comesanas (Sirius XM Liquid Metal and Revolver Magazine), who passed away earlier this week from an aggressive form of leukemia. Hatebreed dedicated the entire set to him:
"We want to dedicate this entire show to our good friend Mario from Liquid Metal who passed away earlier this week at the young age of 30," commented Jamey Jasta.
So what did the fans think about the show?"YOU GUYS FUCKING KILLED IT LAST NIGHT!! ALL OF US WERE THERE FOR YOU!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TO CT!!" - Zadak Webby Brooks
"Great show last night @ Toad's !!!! Always great to see my favorite band play live!!" - Heather Voss
"You guys destroyed Toad's Last night. it was my first Hatebreed show. You guys are one of my favorite bands I had a fucked up week and seeing Hatebreed made it so much better. I hope to see you all again soon." - William Petroccio
"Great show as always last night! You guys sounded better than ever. We can always count on you to bring it when you come home to CT!" - James Kyer
At the end of the show we had to chance to chat with Hatebreed's drummer Matt Byrne about the future of the band. HE told us that the band has already recorded some song ideas on tape and should have a new record out in 2012. They are also planning a US tour that will probably happen in the fall. Exciting times for Hatebreed and their fans, who are as diehard as they come!
Here are some EXCLUSIVE live videos from the show:
Related links:
Hatebreed's Official Site
Toad's Place
2 comments:
Awesome...I sure wish I could go see Hatebreed someday...haven't had the pleasure of seeing them live yet.
I have had the honor of seeing Hatebreed 4 times and credit the band for changing the course of my life for the better and giving me the strength to put together alot of time in sobriety. I have crushed the demons of my past and Hatebreed is and always will be the most powerful musical force in my life.
Post a Comment