At the end, you could tell that this song took an emotional toll him as he was bent over and holding back the emotions so he could continue the show. At times during the performance he was leading the crowd in singing the chorus, which they willingly joined in loud and proud. The he launched into a passionate version of the song. During Vext’s introduction he talked about suicide and how we need to be there to help each other. One of the most poignant moments of the entire evening came when they played “Remember When”, a song about how his relationship with his brother deteriorated through bad life choices. After two back-to-back songs off their latest album, you knew this release is a double-barreled blast of heaviness.
They stayed with another release from their new album with “Foe Or Friend”. The rest of the band was on fire, too! Guitarists Chris Cain and Doc Coyle were both churning out killer riffs, while drummer John Boecklin and bassist Kyle Konkiel held up their end of the performance. Just barely into the first verse Vext proceeded to launch off the riser in a mammoth leap catching huge air, all while singing. When all the members of the band arrived on stage, lead singer Tommy Vext walked up on the drum riser and the band broke into “No Messiah” from their latest album N.A.T.I.O.N. While they have only been around for a short time, they have quickly developed a reputation for visceral potent shows and tonight’s performance would only further cement that reputation. Proudly hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Bad Wolves was up next. But they made the most of their time, and included their current hit song “Right Now” from their new album, American Sun. As there were four bands performing on this night, Fire From The Gods had the shortest time on stage playing for just 30 minutes.
He delivered the lyrics to their songs with power and passion. Singer AJ Channer was a force to reckoned with throughout their performance. So, when the lights dimmed for an action packed night of music to begin, there were plenty of people cheering when Fire From The Gods took the stage.Īs the band came out to a simple setup lit with blue and white lights, bassist Banner Baker was spinning about while holding his instrument while the band launched into their first song. No matter the case, the arena filled quickly. Not only did the fans get to see a great up-and-coming bands, Bad Wolves, Fire From The Gods, but also established hit machine, Three Days Grace.Īt 5pm sharp the doors to Hertz Arena opened and throngs of people teemed through to either get merch for their favorite band or to get to the front of the floor to grab a coveted spot at the rail. On this tour, the night is truly packed with great bands. So, it was no surprise that Hertz Arena in Estero, FL was filled to the max with their passionate fans. When Five Finger Death Punch hits the road, those very same Knuckleheads come out in droves to see their very favorite band. Between their larger-than-life name and the personalities of the band members, no club or hall could possibly contain a band this huge! It isn’t just their over the top stage show that thrills their fans, affectionately called “ Knuckleheads” it’s also their killer songs that keep them coming back for more.
“Not to stereotype, but there were lots of jock-looking dudes whose only interest was to go in there and hip check and shoulder check as many people as they could as hard as they could.Estero, Florida (November 16, 2019) – If there ever was a band that was built for the arena experience, it’s Five Finger Death Punch. “In the mid-to-late-’80s I saw lots of people going into the pit specifically to wreak havoc and perpetrate violence against others,” Ian says. Suddenly, a cultural element that had defined solidarity turned into a divisive contest of physical strength. This dynamic changed, though, when the big metal bands outgrew the club scene and started getting booked at mid-size venues, outdoor sheds and eventually arenas and festival grounds. “And then you learned, oh, I shouldn’t act like an a-.” “In 19, if you went into the pit and you were a jerk, you were going to get yanked out and maybe knocked out,” Ian says. The crowd at the Lamb of God concert on Feb. Bands didn’t want to watch their fans get hurt and when bad apples entered the pit and threw their weight around, either the artists onstage or concerned crowd members often tried to remedy the situation. Pits became more violent, but the core values of metal fans were similar to those from the hardcore scene. In the mid ’80s, popular thrash metal bands, including Anthrax, Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth adopted the rapid-fire rhythms and chugging, surging riffs of hardcore metal.
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