On an unusually clear night in February, thrash metal fans from Boston lined Lansdowne Street to witness a night of pure thrash metal mayhem, with Anthrax one of the genre’s biggest names.
The near sold-out crowd was buzzing with excitement, and the anticipation was palpable as they eagerly awaited the start of the show. The first band of the evening was Exodus, with guitarist Gary Holt, bassist Jack Gibson, drummer Tom Hunting, and vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza, the band brought their signature sound and high-energy stage presence to the House of Blues for a night of hardcore thrash metal and excitement. Exodus’s performance was nothing short of outstanding, as they unleashed a barrage of classic tracks and crowd favorites, including “Bonded by Blood,” “Strike of the Beast,” and “The Toxic Waltz.”
The crowd was on their feet from the opening chords, and the mosh pit was a frenzy of bodies as fans thrashed to the beat of Hunting’s thundering drums and Gibson’s pounding bass riffs. Holt’s blazing guitar solos and Souza’s powerful vocals had the crowd headbanging and singing along, and the band’s high-energy performance was matched by the intensity of the crowd. The band’s tight musicianship was on full display, and their performance was nothing short of phenomenal. Exodus set was a night to remember for metal fans. The band’s powerful and high-energy performance was nothing short of outstanding, and their legendary status as one of the top thrash metal bands in the world was reinforced by this show.
Next up, it was time for Black Label Society, led by the charismatic and talented guitarist and frontman Zakk Wylde, (wearing a mulit-colored kilt) the band took the stage to a roar of applause and delivered a high-energy show that had the crowd headbanging and moshing from the first chord. With their crushing guitar riffs and Wylde’s signature screeching vocals, they brought the crowd to its feet, and the mosh pit grew even more chaotic. The band, consisting of Wylde on guitar, John DeServio on bass, and Jeff Fabb on drums, played a mix of their classic hits and tracks from their latest album, “Doom Crew Inc.”
Wylde’s guitar playing was nothing short of phenomenal, as he shredded his way through classic Black Label Society tracks like “Stillborn,” “Fire It Up,” and “Suicide Messiah.” His powerful vocals and screeching solos had the crowd cheering and singing along, and the energy of the band was matched by the intensity of the crowd. For the song “In This River,” a power ballard dedicated to Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell Abbott and now Vinnie Paul as well Zakk took to the piano and gave the crowd a brilliant performance.
Bassist John DeServio and drummer Jeff Fabb provided the thundering rhythm section that gave the band their signature sound, and their performance was nothing short of outstanding. The band’s tight musicianship was on full display, and the crowd was truly in awe of their talent.
Black Label Society set was a night to remember for metal fans. With their powerful and high-energy performance, it’s clear that the band will continue to rock fans for years to come. Their legendary status as one of the top metal bands in the world was reinforced by this outstanding show, and fans left the venue satisfied and pumped up from the night’s events.
Finally, Anthrax, one of the “Big Four” and kings of thrash metal, took the stage to a roar of applause from the crowd. The band, consisting of frontman Joey Belladonna, guitarists Scott Ian and Jonathan Donais, bassist Frank Bello, and drummer Charlie Benante, unleashed a powerful performance that had fans moshing and headbanging from the first chord.
The band’s set included a mix of classic hits and tracks from their latest album, and Belladonna’s powerful vocals echoed throughout the venue, as he led the band through a set of classic Anthrax hits, including “Madhouse,” “Indians,” and “I Am the Law.” The crowd sang along to every word, and the band fed off the energy of the audience, delivering an even more intense performance. Scott Ian and Jonathan Donais shredded their guitars with precision and fury, while Frank Bello and Charlie Benante provided the thundering rhythm section that gave the band their signature sound.
Ian’s blazing guitar solos and Belladonna’s powerful vocals had the crowd headbanging and singing along, and the band’s high-energy performance was matched by the intensity of the crowd. The band’s tight musicianship was on full display, and their performance was nothing short of phenomenal.
In conclusion, the Exodus, Anthrax, and Black Label Society concert was a night to remember for metal fans in Boston. Each of the three bands brought their unique style and signature sound to the stage, and the crowd was truly in awe of their talent. With the energy and passion they brought to the night, it’s clear that these legendary bands will continue to rock fans for years to come.
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