On November 26th, the Belasco in Los Angeles witnessed the thunderous Devastation on the Nation Tour, a showcase of extreme metal featuring bands like Knoll, Fulci, Mortiferum, UADA, Suffocation, and I Am Morbid. This tour, dedicated to the heavier side of metal, has carved its niche in the music scene, offering a platform for brutal death, black, and grind genres that push the boundaries of extreme music.
Kicking off the night was Knoll, a funeral grind band from Tennessee, whose experimental and avant-garde sound left a lasting impression. Following them was Fulci from Italy, paying homage to horror legend Lucio Fulci with their groove-oriented death metal. Mortiferum from Washington took the stage next, delivering a pummeling doom sound reminiscent of bands like Immolation and Incantation.
UADA, hailing from Oregon, brought their melodic black metal to the stage, captivating the audience with their catchy riffs and mystique. Suffocation, a mainstay in the brutal death metal scene, delivered a powerful set, showcasing their latest album and fan favorites that ignited the crowd into a frenzy of headbanging and moshing.
The highlight of the night was I Am Morbid, featuring members of Morbid Angel. With a lineup that included Pete Sandoval and David Vincent, the band delivered a setlist spanning their early albums, invoking nostalgia for the classic era of Morbid Angel. Despite some sound issues, I Am Morbid’s performance was relentless, drawing the audience into a maze of torment and euphoria.
With a lineup of bands that share similar styles, the Devastation on the Nation tour stands out as a beacon of true extreme metal festivals. The night was a testament to the enduring appeal of the genre and the dedication of fans who revel in the raw energy and intensity of metal music.
Overall, the event showcased the resilience and creativity of the metal scene, proving that even in a changing musical landscape, there is a place for uncompromising and boundary-pushing music like that offered by Morbid Angel and their contemporaries.
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