At the Drive-In was an American post-hardcore band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 1993. The band is considered as one of the most influential post-hardcore acts of the late 1990s and early 2000s Most people these days probably remember them best for being the band that gave birth to The Mars Volta and all subsequent projects.
The atmosphere was electric. The main thing I remember were many signs all around the venue saying that 'mosh pits' were not allowed. At the beginning of the concert, I didn't quite know why.
When the concert started I realised why! Everyone was instantly energised and the audience erupted in adrenaline fueled madness!
I loved it, not only because of the music, also the acrobatics of Cedric Bixler, the singer, as he climbed the speakers to at least 15 feet up, before throwing his microphone, then himself into the air. Madness!
Sadly, they split up soon after, but in different projects continue to produce good music to this day.
I listened At The Drive In -and post-hardcore- when I was 14 years old haha. I went to Bless the Fall concert in 2009 or 2010 - I'm not sure-
ReplyDeleteIt was quite a long time ago. I think you'd have been 5 years old at the time of the concert! Amazing live show though.
Deletei dont know this band :( but you experience is awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt's really sad when a band that you love split up :(, but it's good that you achieve to see them!
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