The weekend of April 5th to 8th in Brooklyn was filled with seismic events of both natural and musical proportions. As an earthquake rattled the city on Friday and an eclipse darkened the skies on Monday, the Meadows in Brooklyn also experienced its own earth-shaking lineup of four intense bands.
The night kicked off with Filth is Eternal, a hardcore punk band from Seattle known for their high-energy performances and skull-crushing sound. They set the stage on fire with their fierce songs, setting the tone for what was to come.
Next up was Somnuri, a local band that took the audience on a sonic journey through doom, hardcore, and thrash metal. Their unique sound and captivating performance left the crowd in awe.
I Am, a thrashing death metal band from Texas, brought the moshing to a whole new level with their chaotic and intense set. Vocalist Andrew Hileman’s stage presence was electrifying, adding to the energy of the night.
Finally, the main event of the evening was Darkest Hour, a legendary metal band from Seattle. Their performance was nothing short of epic, with the band delivering a relentless onslaught of head-banging tunes that had the crowd in a frenzy. From classics like Societal Bile to newer tracks like Knife in the Safe Room, Darkest Hour left no stone unturned in their powerhouse performance.
Overall, the night was a neck-wrecking experience filled with intense music and high-octane energy. The bands delivered a mix of technicality and raw power that kept the audience on their feet and headbanging all night long. If you’re a fan of heavy metal, these bands are a must-see live.
