Lacuna Coil, Shadows Fall, Still Remains, Shunned
March 29th, 2007 Piere’s Fort Wayne, Indiana
by John Haseltine
Besides being a bit swamped on this end, there is still time to get out a see a great show every now and then. Well there have been several, I just don’t seem to get these reviews written and posted in the most timely fashion. But seeing as all these bands in one form or the other are going to pretty much be on tour here in the states all summer, you the fans should beware not to miss any of them. This night in particular was an off night for the Jager tour rolling around the states as we speak.
The night started off with some local favorites Shunned. This here is a name that you need remember. Already a force to be reckoned here in the region, Shunned put out the most energetic set of the night. Right up there with Still Remains. And I’m not just saying this because we’re friends. There were just what this evening needed to get going. A going it got.
Next up are a regional act some of you may have heard of, Still Remains. They’re doing a few warm up shows here and there before heading into the studio to record their next album. They put on a crowd pleasing set rolling through many of the fan favs. You can catch them this year as part of the Vans Warped Tour.
On to Shadows Fall. A co-headlining gig with Lacuna. Seemed a bit odd seeing SF open for Lacuna, but that’s how it goes on the co-head. They put on their ferocious, non-stop thrash assault as they always have. Hitting every note as if they were up there filming a video. Intense set a great as always.
So this is like the fourth time seeing Lacuna Coil for me in the past two years. A great set by them as well. I always enjoy hearing their music live as it seems to have quite a bit more punch to it than on the albums. Sound wise, they were right on the money as well.
And even thought this was an off date, to a crowd of about 2000, I felt that Lacuna and Shadows both could have given it up a bit more on stage. Were they good? Yes they were. But there seemed to be a lack of enthusiasm running amongst ’em. Hopefully when you catch them, they’ll seem like they want to be there.
