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Story By Justin Anthony Lutz
Photos By Steven Shearer
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HARCICORE MAyFi
I had ticket number 146 secure in my pocket while
standing in a long line on a cold evening, April 17,
2001. The show took place at the Crowbar located in
State College. The doors opened at 8:00 p.m. The
Hope Conspiracy opened the show, followed by Death
by Stereo and then Boy Sets Fire. Sick of It All was
the headlining band.
The Hope Conspiracy took the
stage around 8:30 p.m., and
put the audience in a headlock
and didn't let go until the final
note. Their set was fast and
furious with heavy guitar
riffs, angry bass tones, thun
derous drums and destructive
Vocals. The pit was moving like
a chaotic ocean.
Next, Death by Stereo
gripped up the crowd with Van
Halen-influenced guitar
sounds and metal riffs, a bel
lowing bass, magnificent drum
beats and angry vocals with
meaningful lyrics. They got
the crowd moving, mashing and
cheering.
Next, Boy Sets Fire came out
and got the audience moving
and thrashing by starting off
with the song 'Rise Everyone
was yelling along with the cho
rus, "Where's your f --ing
anger? Where's your f---ing
rage?" You could feel the
anger, the discontent, the
rage.
stage and laid down the law.
They are New York hardcore's finest with fast, hard
core punk guitar riffs, blistering bass tones, ripping
drum beats and eardrum-damaging vocals. They rep
resent and express anger and hatred to the fullest
level as well as the other bands on the bill. The audi
ence loved it and seemed to be eager for more and
more and more.
If you missed the show, then I reccomend you find
out when any of these bands are playing again and go.
It's an experience you don't want to miss.
I'm glad I went.
AY , APR,
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