This was my second time visting The Basement, and like last time, I had a blast. And I was slightly deaf after it was all said and done. This venue by far, is great for metal! You are literally a foot away from them. I don’t know how that is for the actual artists, but I think it’s awesome.

Hit the jump for me complete run down on each band.

First up was Starring Janet Leigh, they were the most unique act of the show. I really didn’t get into the music a lot. They are pretty technical, but a little too grindcore for my taste. The vocals on the other hand, epic. He hit ever possible octave that you could think. Amazing.

Next on the ballet was Woe of Tyrants. The home town heros (in my book). Pretty awesome dudes I might say. I got to hang out with them after their set for awhile and bullshit with them. But back to why I’m really posting this. They, were my second favorite band of the evening. Awesome lick, riffs, breakdown, you name it they nailed it. Vocals = awesome/scary. Every scream, grunt, yell made him look like he was going to pass out. His eyes would go in the back of his head, I got kinda worried their for a few minuets. They really set the pace for the energy level for the crowd.

Now on to For The Fallen Dreams. This was the breakdown-core of the evening. I missed half of their set, so I wouldn’t take my word on anything I say on this one. Wait, yes take my word. Awesome performance, but mainly breakdowns. I was hoping that it would be somewhat technical, it wasn’t. They put on a good show though, lots ‘o energy.

And now for Unearth. We had a little fun during their sound check. The sound dude has only 2 words in his vocabulary, “YEAH” and “CHECK”. His main word of the night was “YEEEAH” (we turned it into a James Hetfield YEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHH), everyone in the crowd was getting into it as well. Okay, I’m done with that rant. Unearth was utterly amazing. I’ve never really gave them a listen to, but now, that’s all I’m listening to. Very talented musicians. Guitars were unbelievable, Unearth totally rejuvenated breakdowns for me. Unearth has now been added to my top 5 bands I want to see again, and I will drive great distances for that.

Starring Janet Leigh: Myspace

Woe of Tyrants: Myspace

For The Fallen Dreams: Myspace

Unearth: Myspace

“Oh Butters, calm down it’s not that bad.” No? If you have a brain and a pair of eyes you could probably guess the ONE name in the entire lineup I’d deem worth seeing (if you say Hinder, I will punch you in the baby-maker).

I’m reminded of some poetic words from Suicide Silence: “The creation that is sickness. This is time to destroy everything and never rebuild”.  Forgive them, Dio, for they know not what they do. Reading down the list of bands for Rock on the Range I half expected to see the Jonas Brothers. No, that would be too up-to-date for this show…maybe New Kids? (Now THERE’s a show. I would pay to see them open for ATR). But HEY…who am I to tell you NOT to go, I’m just some d-bag.

Hit the jump to see the full line up….. *blows brains out*

• Motley Crue
• Alice in Chains
• Korn
• Slipknot
• Avenged Sevenfold
• Buckcherry
• Shinedown
• The Used
• Flyleaf
• Chevelle
• Atreyu
• Blue October
• Saving Abel
• Saliva
• Static-X
• Hoobastank
• Billy Talent
• All That Remains – ftw
  
• Rev Theory
• Trapt
• Black Stone Cherry
• Crooked X
• Sick Puppies
• Pop Evil
• Framing Hanley
• Hurt
• Cavo
• Halestorm
• State of Shock (band)
• X Factor 1
• Charm City Devils
• Burn Halo
• Adelitas Way
• Drive A
• Early Pearl
• Leo Project