We had posted a few days ago how Quebec metalcore slaughterfest Beneath the Massacre weren't coming through Ottawa on their upcoming tour - well, not to worry; last night's Sworn Enemy-headlined Trend Killer tour has been decimated by van incidents and other hassles, so three of the opening bands were not in attendance, and organizers mobilized BTM and Ottawa's own F*ck the Facts to handle opening duties, which both did with vigor and valour. Good show. I'd not heard Kataklysm prior to last night, and my eyes have been opened to their genre-meshing style. Impressive.
Speaking of shows - radio favourites Switchfoot and their guests Copeland hit Ottawa Friday night for a show in the snow, as we call it, driving to Ottawa from London, Ontario straight into the teeth of one of the worst snowstorms we've had all season. For two bands from California and Florida, respectively, they handled it like troopers, and Switchfoot have gained my eternal love for playing me a ninety-second punked-out version of 'Chem 6A' as I wigged out at the front of the stage - where I was allegedly doing security.
Nice way to celebrate the end of spring break, really.
Posted by mike at March 5, 2007 08:58 PM