There are shows that feel like noise, and then there are nights that feel like clarity. This one was the latter. Four bands, each in different stages of their journey—Bleed From Within rising, August Burns Red steady and focused, Trivium confident in their evolution, and Bullet For My Valentine reclaiming their legacy. As co-headliners, Trivium and BFMV carried not just their current strength, but the weight of decades spent defining and reshaping modern metal. No theatrics. No hollow speeches. Just sound, weight, and intent.
Every set had its own pulse, but what connected them all was purpose. In a world where so much feels disposable, this night reminded us that heavy music still gives people a reason to hold on, scream out, and stand taller.
Bleed From Within – Five Songs, Zero Hesitation
1. God Complex
They didn’t ease into the set—they detonated into it. Scott Kennedy’s first growl dropped like an anchor and never let up. A sharp, urgent opener that declared: we’re not here to warm you up—we’re here to wake you up.
2. Levitate
The kind of track that twists melody and aggression together without losing grip. Ali Richardson’s drumming was clean and relentless, driving the set forward like a machine with a heart.
3. I Am Damnation
One of the strongest crowd reactions. Heads banged in sync as Kennedy locked in with the audience. There was no showboating—just a vocalist who knew how to connect through weight, not words.
4. The End of All We Know
A wall of sound that didn’t feel overwhelming—it felt earned. Guitar lines cut through clearly, never muddy. You could see fans mouthing every word like it had lived in them for years.
5. In Place Of Your Halo
A closer that cemented their presence. Bleed From Within didn’t just open the night—they set the standard.
Scott led with intensity, but never forced it—his stance alone pulled people in. Craig Gowans and Steven Jones worked side by side with quiet precision, while Ali held the pulse with steady, exact drumming. Davie Provan was calm but weighty, filling the space with presence rather than movement. The whole band felt solid, cohesive, and fully engaged from the first minute to the last.
August Burns Red – Technical, Focused, Felt
1. Chop Suey! (System of a Down cover)
Unexpected. And perfectly executed. Jake Luhrs didn’t try to mimic the original—he brought his own intensity to it. The crowd lit up immediately.
2. Paramount
This one hit deep. The transitions were fluid, the tone tight. You could feel the entire band locked into each other. Focused without being stiff.
3. Composure
Luhrs stood still for a moment before the final breakdown, and the energy in the room lifted. Every person yelling along to “Composure!” wasn’t just singing—they were agreeing.
4. Defender
No wasted space here. The breakdowns were sharp and intentional. Matt Greiner’s drums weren’t flashy—they were flawless.
5. Happy Birthday
A spontaneous crowd-led celebration for Dustin Davidson’s birthday. The band paused, the venue sang, and it became a moment of warmth before diving back into the set.
6. Bloodletter
Fast. Calculated. Exact. One of their best live performances of the night. The pit went wide without any coaxing.
7. Vengeance
More groove-heavy, and the band used it to build tension. Jake’s screams were jagged and expressive.
8. Exhumed
One of their newer tracks that held its own. Brubaker’s guitar work layered in and out of Luhrs’ vocals with eerie balance.
9. Marianas Trench
A standout. Slower, haunting. The entire room quieted for the intro—no phones, no distractions—just connection.
10. White Washed
The closer was a firestarter. The crowd took over the vocals in parts. It wasn’t planned—it was instinct.
Jake Luhrs held the stage with a calm, grounded intensity—no overreach, no gimmicks. JB Brubaker and Brent Rambler played with their heads down and hands sharp, staying tight throughout. Dustin Davidson brought bursts of energy that lifted the entire set, while Matt Greiner played with such clean control that even the chaos felt measured.
The whole band felt locked into something bigger than performance.
Trivium – A Set That Moved With Power and Grace
1. Rain
From the first note, Trivium felt intentional. Matt Heafy greeted the crowd with a calm, steady voice—grateful, but ready. “Rain” was unrelenting, and it hit hard.
2. Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr
A track that many know, but few bands can still make feel urgent. Trivium did. Corey Beaulieu’s playing here was clean and cutting.
3. Drowned and Torn Asunder
It kept the pressure on. Bent’s drumming carried the emotional shifts, giving the verses a heartbeat.
4. Ascendancy
The first real burst of crowd-wide energy. Fans knew every line, and the riffs felt even tighter than the album.
5. Drum Solo
Not overdone—just enough to showcase Bent’s control and explosiveness before the next hit.
6. A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation (with Scott Kennedy)
A highlight. The Scott Kennedy guest spot was heavy without feeling like a gimmick. The energy stayed real.
7. Like Light to the Flies
Brought everyone back into focus. The choruses here had weight, but it was the bridge that hit the gut.
8. Dying in Your Arms
There was a noticeable shift here—crowd swayed more than moshed. Some songs hit harder through melody, and this was one of them.
9. The Deceived
More aggressive. More precise. And Matt’s vocal balance—between clarity and burn—was spot on.
10. Suffocating Sight
Alex Bent deserves mention again. Every fill had purpose, and the timing here was essential.
11. Departure
A well-placed emotional descent before the climb back up. This song felt like a breath.
12. Declaration
Their final full-bodied scream before the encore break. Big, structured, and commanding.
Encore:
13. Capsizing the Sea
A short but dramatic interlude that signaled something big coming.
14. In Waves
Iconic. The “IN WAVES” chant filled the venue in unison. Not staged—just alive.
15. Heaven and Hell (Black Sabbath outro)
A subtle nod. No drama. Just respect. And well played.
Bullet For My Valentine – Classic Album, Reclaimed and Renewed
1. The Poison Intro
Lights dropped, tension rose. Then: eruption.
2. Her Voice Resides
Matt Tuck came in calm but fierce. His delivery was tight, and Padge’s guitar tone was dialed to perfection.
3. 4 Words (To Choke Upon)
You could feel the muscle memory from the fans. This one got screamed front to back. Loud, but not sloppy.
4. Tears Don’t Fall
One of the most emotionally resonant moments of the entire night. The entire crowd knew what to do—and they did it, beautifully.
5. Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow (What Can I Do)
Smooth transitions, razor-sharp delivery. They didn’t sound nostalgic—they sounded current.
6. Hit the Floor
One of the heavier cuts. It landed. And it hit deep.
7. All These Things I Hate (Revolve Around Me)
A moment of contrast. The harmonies here worked better live than expected—less polished, more vulnerable.
8. Hand of Blood
Tuck leaned in. Gave space. Let the room scream the chorus. The result was electric.
9. Room 409
Dark tone, tight execution. No frills, just impact.
10. The Poison
Padge’s solos carried. Jamie Mathias added thick, grounding low-end that filled every space.
11. 10 Years Today
Matt Tuck didn’t say a word beforehand. He just started. The silence said enough.
12. Cries in Vain
A slow burn. Built tension, then opened wide. The vocal layering here was powerful.
13. The End
One of the best closers in their catalog, and it landed like a punch with precision.
Encore:
14. Your Betrayal
A welcome surprise and the first time on this tour. The crowd picked it up from the opening riff and held on—tight, loud, and fully present.
15. Waking the Demon
Aggressive and sharp, with a chorus that had people roaring along. One of the most ferocious reactions of the night.
16. Walk (Pantera cover)
Played with grit and respect. No overplaying, just a firm, heavy nod to legacy—and the crowd knew it.
Matt Tuck stayed steady and present, focused on delivering the music and leading the crowd. Padge played close and clean, his leads cutting through without flash. Jamie Mathias added strong support vocally and rhythmically, blending the new energy with the band’s older soul. Jason Bowld was tight, no-nonsense, and dependable. The whole band looked and sounded like they had nothing left to prove—just something real to give.
Final Thoughts –Everyone Showed Up
Every band brought something to the table that wasn’t just musical—it was human. This wasn’t a nostalgia show. It wasn’t a battle of generations. It was a reminder of why this scene still matters: because it gives people something real to hold onto, even just for one night.
1-Bleed From Within
2-August Burns Red
3-Bullet For My Valentine
4-Trivium
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