Ringworm/GoatWhore Live in Cleveland, 6-29-15

So it isn't too often that I come out of my shell and go out to see bands play live anymore, but a Ringworm/GoatWhore billing was just too good to pass up. So I grabbed my camera and headed up to Now That's Class in Cleveland, Ohio. I missed seeing GoatWhore by a week when they played at The House of Shock this past October in New Orleans and they have been on my must-see list ever since then.

Before I start with the photos, I'd like to first apologize to the band Black Breath, who played before Ringworm. I decided to hang back and watch them, which was a big mistake. These guys from Seattle melted my face with their set. And because of the low lighting (which affected all of my shots) and being towards the back, I couldn't get any shots that would do them justice. If you haven't checked them out, do yourself a favor...

So it had been a while since I last set foot in Now That's Class, a punk/hardcore/metal/anything else bar on the west side of Cleveland that has its own skate ramps inside...

Just looking at the ramps made me want to go grab my old board and turn back the clock...

When Ringworm took the stage, I made my way up to the front, camera in hand. And as in previous instances of seeing them live, they did not disappoint. A blistering set from start to finish.

After Ringworm, the mighty GoatWhore took the stage and proceeded to demolish the entire place. A precise wall of total destruction that left my ears ringing and my head spinning...

It's shows like this that make me want to go out and catch more bands live again. If you have the chance, check this tour on their few remaining live dates.

Back to the Halloween projects next week!

  

 

Help Resurrect The House of Shock

Last October, I had the fortunate luck to be in New Orleans and I was able to visit The House of Shock, consistently one of the country's best haunted houses, in it's final year. Without a doubt, it was the best haunted attraction that I have EVER been to. I was completely blown away by the show and walk-through that was presented (you can read my original write-up on The House of Shock here). I was glad that I was able to see it before they closed the doors for good...

But the story didn't end there. The owners have now decided to resurrect the House of Shock for 2015. And they need your help! After a loud public outcry, they have decided to start up a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the haunted attraction's reopening:

Visit their Kickstarter page and chip in to help support one of the best haunted houses in the country! #resurrecthouseofshock

And for some added fun, check out Goatwhore's killer video for "Baring Teeth For Revolt," which was filmed at The House of Shock!