HardRockChick

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors

NAMM Parties: NAMM Jam w/ Kyng 1/25/13, Schecter Party w/ Exodus & Prong 1/26/13 @ The Grove

dev@hard
January 30, 2013
3
0

I don’t really know what I’m doing at NAMM, but it’s pretty cool to walk through those convention doors and now know a ton of people. I don’t really know how that happened. Part of the NAMM experience each day is the scavenger hunt for passes to whatever cool show is happening that night.

For the NAMM Jam this year, that was no problem. And we were there to support our friends in Kyng. Every time I see them they get better and better, and on that big stage I got to hear a couple of new songs. Kyng’s updated Soundgarden vibe stands out amongst the pack, and was the definite highlight of the night.

IMG_1197

On Saturday, THE party was the Schecter party, and at one point in time I think we had 10 people searching for passes for my crew. Luckily they materialized right at the last minute, and I found myself at The Grove for an unprecedented third night in a row.

Records show that I had never seen Prong before, and as I stood there in front of Tommy Victor I was taken back to late ’90s riff-land and I gotta say, it felt pretty good. Oh, a time when things were simpler and straightforward and heavy just for the fun of it. Their industrial-leaning, Killing Joke-esque sound warmed the industry crowd up for what was next.

IMG_1284

By the time Exodus hit the stage, the pit was full, and star-studded to boot. The last time I saw Exodus was in the middle of the ocean and they were wearing tuxes. Strangely, this night would be almost as weird. The love for Exodus ran deep, and even the jaded mofos in the industry crowd lowered their noses for this one. We were all just fans there, thrashing about. At one moment, I looked up at the pit and saw an MMA fighter in there…I mean, holy shit?! I would vacate immediately, but no one cared, he was just another dude bumping around in there (that could kill you with his pinky). And then a member of Death Angel walked up next to me, and later on, I would turn around and see what I’m pretty sure was Sean Yseult standing behind me. I had a moment of star struck-ness as I credit her for being a rare female in metal that I looked up to when I was a kid.

Exodus and Prong both delivered strong sets for being that kind of atmosphere, raising my respect for them even more. And taking in a show with the movers and shakers of the industry felt like a real celebration of doing what we love (and not getting paid (much) for it).

IMG_1348

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Posts

Horror Business: The Original Misfits, Iggy Pop, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Sublime, The Damned @ No Values, Pomona Fairgrounds, 6/8/24

“Too much horror businessDriving late at nightPsycho 78My bathroom is newYou, you don’t go in the bathroom with mePsycho 7812…

July 3, 2024
9
0

A New Level: Metallica, Pantera, and Mammoth VH @ SoFi Stadium Los Angeles, 8/25/23

“Now a new look in my eyes my spirit riseForget the pastPresent tense works and lastsGot shit on, pissed on,…

September 4, 2023
9
0

Gimme Danger: Iggy Pop & The Losers with Grace McKagan @ The Pearl Las Vegas, 4/29/23

“Gimme danger, little strangerAnd I feel with you at easeGimme danger, little strangerAnd I’ll feel your disease There’s nothing in…

May 29, 2023
8
59

Kill or Become: Cannibal Corpse, Dark Funeral, Immolation, Black Anvil at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay 11/25/22

“Living out the days and nights in absolute fearNever knowing when and where thethreat of the undead draws nearThoughts of…

December 3, 2022
8
5

Looks That Kill: Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, & Joan Jett & The Blackhearts @ Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, 9/9/22

“Now, listen up She’s a razor sharp If she don’t get her way She’ll slice you apart Now she’s a…

September 19, 2022
10
6

A Dangerous Meeting: Mercyful Fate, High on Fire, Paradise Lost, Fugitive, Suicidal Tendencies, Bone Thugs -n- Harmony, Frozen Soul, Emperor, Mayhem, Carcass, and Wolves in the Throne Room @ Psycho Las Vegas @ Resort World, 8/19-21/22

“Oh, they should have knownNot to play with the powers of HellSome people have lost their waySome people have lost…

August 30, 2022
12
9

Among the Living: Anthrax 40th Anniversary Tour with Black Label Society @ Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, 7/28/22

“I’m the walking dudeI can see all the worldTwist your minds with fearI’m the man with the powerAmong the living,…

August 19, 2022
6
12

Mad World: Tears for Fears, Garbage @ Kia Forum in Los Angeles, 6/4/22

“And I find it kind of funny I find it kind of sad The dreams in which I’m dying Are…

June 12, 2022
8
10

She Sells Sanctuary: The Cult, Des Roc @ House of Blues Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay 5/8/22

“The sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive And the sparkle in your eyes Keeps me alive, keeps me alive…

May 27, 2022
5
8

Rock You Like A Hurricane: Scorpions, Skid Row @ Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas 4/3/22

“It’s early morning, the sun comes out Last night was shaking and pretty loud My cat is purring, it scratches…

April 15, 2022
5
7