Damn, I was looking forward to this show for a long time! Cannibal Corpse brought the house down at Slim’s last night. They played for about an hour and a half, included all of the favorites (more or less) and basically reaffirmed everyone’s beliefs that they’re the most legendary death metal band of all-time.

As if there are any doubts amongst those out there, Corpsegrinder officially gets the trophy for “best metal head-banger”. I mean, just look at the neck on the guy and you know he doesn’t fuck around:

1349, Skeletonwitch and Lecherous Nocturne were pretty awesome opening bands. I didn’t get video of 1349 because I was tending to some wounds after slamming into one of the damn support poles that prevents Slim’s from caving in on itself, but honestly, I think they’re kind of boring. I know they’re pretty revered in the blackened-death-frost-norway-metal community, but I couldn’t get over how ridiculous that bass player looked with that robe over his head – and the vocalist had like zero stage presence. They did, however, have the best-looking merch-girl I think I’ve ever seen.

Skeletonwitch played a pretty decent set and got the pit warmed-up, although you could tell the crowd was definitely here for some Cannibal Corpse. I caught the last few songs of Lecherous Nocturne’s set. Overall, they sounded pretty solid; just straight-forward Death Metal with no gimmicks. I wouldn’t mind checking them out again.

As usual, enjoy the vids.

-DS