Tony Reports In: Warped Tour '06 (Miami)

[Tony Pascarella]

I went to Warped Tour in Miami, Florida yesterday. I worked the Virgin Records booth for about four hours passing out download cards and Over It samplers, but I found plenty of time to catch a bunch of bands. Here's what I thought of those I saw (most of them are main stage because the Virgin tent was in close proximity).

Silverstein
Cursed today to open Warped Tour on the main stage, Victory Records’ Silverstein made the best of it. Selling 179,000 copies of their sophomore Victory release, Discovering the Waterfront, got them on the main stage this year. They have always been a just above-average screamo band to me that might be a better bet if they dropped the screaming altogether. They put on a tight live show, but the cookie-cutter sound is a bit irritating.Neutral
Saves the Day (Acoustic)
We went by the Vagrant stage on the way in and caught part of Saves the Day’s acoustic set. I’ve always been a huge fan of the band, and hoped their latest album, Sound the Alarm would break them into heavy sales and mainstream rotation. It doesn’t look like it will, but frontman Chris Conley is looking quite stylish with his pink hair. Saves the Day puts on a good acoustic show that makes me wish I could have seen their full-band set. In other news, Chris Conley gained a ton of points in my respect book; he was seen walking around the label tents and stopping to listen to check out CDs at smaller tents.Thumbs Up
Senses Fail
I used to have a lot of distaste for Senses Fail before I saw them live with Saves the Day. Then I realized I was by no means off base. Warped Tour this year just solidified my aversion to Senses Fail; Buddy Nielsen cannot hit a note to save his life, and it’s terribly obvious on the main stage. The screamo sound is great until your singer sounds like a dying cat before he even starts screaming; then it’s obvious your band is a joke in a live setting—regardless of the fact you’ve sold three hundred thousand copies. Buddy, please get a real job.Thumbs Down
Against Me!
Signing to Sire Records might just be the big break that Against Me! needs. Searching For A Former Clarity made a dent on the charts, and the band puts on a great live show. Even with the notably haphazard Warped Tour sound system, the band completely killed it, producing a sound that didn’t sound far off from the CD at all. I admit, I smiled and sang along at the top of my lungs to “Sink, Florida, Sink.” While I’d love to see these guys playing smaller venues, take what you can get and check ‘em out.Thumbs Up
Anti-Flag
Admittedly, I’m not really a fan of Anti-Flag. The highlight of their set was to see how many times they’d use the word “fuck.” We stopped somewhere between twenty and thirty. I’d like to hear them some more on CD and then hear them live again to really judge them though.Neutral
Helmet
I miss listening to Helmet. I didn’t realize how much until I heard them at Warped. They have a new album coming out this year on Warcon Records, and I’m now looking forward to that new CD. If any Warped bands want to learn how to pull off the post-hardcore shtick, they need to throw some Helmet on the CD player or just catch them live.Thumbs Up
Armor For Sleep
What To Do When You Are Dead was a solid concept album, although the lasting power was minimal. Regardless, kids have gone nuts for this band; hopefully they’ll never see Armor For Sleep live because their image of the band will shatter into a few thousand pieces. Allegations of autotune overuse on CDs fly around, but after Armor’s Warped performance, I’m convinced they autotuned the hell out of the vocals on the album. Ben Jorgensen was almost as off-key as Buddy Nielsen, which I thought was near impossible. Whenever he had to hold a note, he just could not keep the right pitch, and half of the time it sounded like he was wailing his way through the songs. Simply put, make sure you use Armor’s set time to grab a hot dog or take a leak.Thumbs Down
Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack is one of the bands most deserving of their main stage slot. They work their asses off, tour the country, and still find time to put on a solid set, no matter where they play. Last year, they played the Hurley stage and put on the best show I saw all day, MxPx notwithstanding. This year on the main stage, they were actually a little less awesome, but if you’re a fan, you’ll dig it.Thumbs Up
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
One of the best performances of the day was the 46-year old rock ‘n roll queen, Joan Jett. As a rule, Kevin Lyman usually tries to include a flashback artist (last year was Billy Idol), and Ms. Jett was picked this year. She has a new album coming out (Sinner), and she played both new and old songs during her set. She’s still a punch in the babymaker for Warped Tour, and I think everyone who attends this year needs to see how it should be done.Thumbs Up
Underoath
I might be lynched for saying this, but I’ve never really gotten into Underoath. Their genre doesn’t really fit my style of preferred music, but on recommendation from Brian Robillard, I checked them out (from backstage, no less). Even if you don’t like Underoath, you’re missing arguably the most energy-packed performance of the day by skipping Underoath. Aaron Gillespie might just be the best drummer in music today, and he put every bit of himself into the show. Don’t walk—run to their set and be prepared to have your face torn to shreds by the sonic attack that is…Underoath.Thumbs Up
Over It
I’ve loved the Over It guys since interviewing them a year ago on their tour with the All-American Rejects. They’re playing on the Volcom stage in their fifth year on Warped Tour, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them rocking the main stage next year, especially with the strong Virgin Records debut they’re releasing on August 29th, titled Step Outside Yourself. They’re debuting three new songs in their set, and are covering Face To Face’s “Disconnected” as their set closer. Adding Ryan Ogren (ex-Don’t Look Down) is a huge boost for the band’s sound, and I must say I’m impressed with Peter Munters’ progression as a singer. Over It is a band to watch in the future. (Make sure you pick up the sampler from the Virgin Records booth; it’s three new songs—two electric, one acoustic. Say hi to Craig from Virgin too. He’s a cool dude.)Thumbs Up
That's it for this year. I've got interviews with Over It (Nick) and Aiden (Jake D.) that will be posted in the next couple of days. Myself and a buddy of mine are looking to work a week or two on Warped Tour next year (and hopefully somewhere where I could do a tour journal for AP.net)--anyone like the idea?

Special thanks to Vin and Brian (The Smashup), Craig and Don (Virgin Records), Nick (Over It), Heather (Victory Records), Mitch, Jake D., Jake W., Angel, Nick, Wil, Troy, Fruity (Aiden and crew) June's merch girl, the sound guy and drum tech for Aiden, and everybody who made Warped Tour fun yesterday. Double-special thanks to Aiden and their entire crew for letting us hang with you guys during the rainstorm. If I missed anyone, I probably love you too.

[clace]

The Aiden interview should be interesting.

Right?

[Ratherbedead22]

i thought his pink hair looked ridiculous.

[grace we bestow]

i thought his pink hair looked ridiculous.

Guess it's a good thing you don't have it then, eh?

[Julia Conny]

I had no clue Joan Jett was on Warped. Props to Lyman.

[hmmmmmm]

Guess it's a good thing you don't have it then, eh?

No man, Props to you man, Props to you.

[whipcream4teen]

Did anyone catch My Fair Verona on the Ernie Ball stage.. they played right after the gates opened.

[glisteningstars]

i loved armor. except when he told everyone to have a crowd surfing contest, then my boyfriend pulled some douchebags down by their feet. i hate crowd surfers.

[I am all talk]

i thought his pink hair looked ridiculous.
you're right. There is no need for someone to have that ugly of hair.

[monicaaaa!]

I had no clue Joan Jett was on Warped. Props to Lyman.
yeah she is..haha..thats one thing i am looking forward to on august 10th.

[Let's get away.]

i loved armor. except when he told everyone to have a crowd surfing contest, then my boyfriend pulled some douchebags down by their feet. i hate crowd surfers.

your boyfriend sounds like a pretty sweet dude ha ha ha

[VAYA]

i loved armor. except when he told everyone to have a crowd surfing contest, then my boyfriend pulled some douchebags down by their feet. i hate crowd surfers.

that doesnt mean you have to be a douche and pull people down. everyone is there to have a good time, if you can't stand the pit, then dont stand in the front. go stand off to the side where you wont have to deal with crowd surfers and you'll probably have a better view.

[pretty_in_punk3]

maybe if buddy would lay off the cigarettes his voice would sound a little less horrible. there is, however, no hope there. unless he quit? as far as i knew he was still a smoker...

[Melissa Johnson]

I had no clue Joan Jett was on Warped. Props to Lyman.
I sat in June's tent in Memphis and watched her. She was awesome.

[Anton Djamoos]

If I missed anyone, I probably love you too.
I love you too man!

[FOBPrettyNPunk]

Hearing this about Armor For Sleep makes me like them less. I met the guys at a Warped Tour signing last week and Ben wore sunglasses and never looked up while signing autographs.

[RandomHero1230]

Aaron Gillespie is a pretty good drummer, but the best in music today?? No way.

[dpmurph]

Next time you interview SF or AFS I'm expecting another CIWWAF fiasco.

[dpmurph]

Aaron Gillespie is a pretty good drummer, but the best in music today?? No way.
Yah IDK where he was going with that. He's got mean skills, and singing at the same time is even better, but not the best what so ever.

[cahrishurr]

Hearing this about Armor For Sleep makes me like them less. I met the guys at a Warped Tour signing last week and Ben wore sunglasses and never looked up while signing autographs.

sounds like their ego and lack of talent are becoming too big for their shoes

[dekdog11]

that doesnt mean you have to be a douche and pull people down. everyone is there to have a good time, if you can't stand the pit, then dont stand in the front. go stand off to the side where you wont have to deal with crowd surfers and you'll probably have a better view.

no. one rule with crowd surfers: bring them down. then we'll see how much they crowdsurf.

[gonz]

All I know is that when I saw Armor they sounded almost perfect live and had tons of energy. Either they were having an off day or they've really declined in these last couple months. Aaron is an amazing drummer, I wouldn't say best in music today but I might be inclined to put him top ten (at least in this scene).

[chcougar1]

no. one rule with crowd surfers: bring them down. then we'll see how much they crowdsurf.


Exactly I can't stand the douches.

Crowd Surfing is stupid..you can have fun and enjoy the show without crowd surfing...i didnt pay like $30 to see a show and have to look behind me every 5 seconds so i dont get kicked in the head.

you can push and shove all you want...at least i can still see the stage that way.

[dekdog11]

oh and were you as bummed out as me that saves the day, thursday, and ltj did not get to play? i waited like an hour in the rain and they cancelled it. kinda sucked.
i thought underoath put on the best performance of the day, though.

[SellOuts]

Craig is the man

[Tony Pascarella]

Hearing this about Armor For Sleep makes me like them less. I met the guys at a Warped Tour signing last week and Ben wore sunglasses and never looked up while signing autographs.:(
Yah IDK where he was going with that. He's got mean skills, and singing at the same time is even better, but not the best what so ever.Name me drummers who put more of themselves into their music in a live setting.
sounds like their ego and lack of talent are becoming too big for their shoesBeing on a major label will do that...
oh and were you as bummed out as me that saves the day, thursday, and ltj did not get to play? i waited like an hour in the rain and they cancelled it. kinda sucked.
i thought underoath put on the best performance of the day, though.Yeah, I was bummed bigtime. I almost got off Aiden's bus to see NOFX but I didn't; and instantly regretted it.

[JohnnyG]

All I know is that when I saw Armor they sounded almost perfect live and had tons of energy. Either they were having an off day or they've really declined in these last couple months. Aaron is an amazing drummer, I wouldn't say best in music today but I might be inclined to put him top ten (at least in this scene).

agreed to both statements

[Neptune]

that doesnt mean you have to be a douche and pull people down. everyone is there to have a good time, if you can't stand the pit, then dont stand in the front. go stand off to the side where you wont have to deal with crowd surfers and you'll probably have a better view.

lets think about this. throwing a crowd surfer onto the ground may just hurt the crowdsurfer. letting the crowd surfer continue with his crowdsurfing can potentially end in someone being paralyed. so many people get kicked in the head and taken down by crowdsurfers (remember the thrice show where the girl broke her neck?). i had a molar kicked out by some dumbass crowdsurfing about 5 years ago, since then i have made it a point to throw every crowd surfer straight to the ground. no one deserves to get kicked in the back of the head at a show.

[RandomHero1230]

Name me drummers who put more of themselves into their music in a live setting.
.

Other than Travis Barker, I'm drawing a blank. touche, Tony...touche...

[hmmmmmm]

Other than Travis Barker, I'm drawing a blank. touche, Tony...touche...
you's got smokedded bro.

[solanka]

Silverstein is not screamo assclown.

[RandomHero1230]

Silverstein is not screamo assclown.

please share what kind of genre they are, kind sir.

[gonz]

please share what kind of genre they are, kind sir.

The shitty, dime-a-dozen kind, my friend.

[gonz]

Other than Travis Barker, I'm drawing a blank. touche, Tony...touche...

Aaron puts more into his live show than Travis Barker. The energy Aaron has is astounding.

[leftstranded]

great show review. it makes me very excited for warped

[Tony Pascarella]

Silverstein is not screamo assclown.Straight from Silverstein's myspace:
Emo / Hardcore / Screamo

Have a nice fuckin' day, asshat.

[leftstranded]

please share what kind of genre they are, kind sir.
wow. i was definetly beat to this comment

[leftstranded]

Aaron puts more into his live show than Travis Barker. The energy Aaron has is astounding.
this isn't even an argument

[N8IVIin0rity]

Straight from Silverstein's myspace:
Emo / Hardcore / Screamo

Have a nice fuckin' day, asshat.
straight-fucking-PWND.

[solanka]

Straight from Silverstein's myspace:
Emo / Hardcore / Screamo

Have a nice fuckin' day, asshat.

Figures a band that makes shitacular music wouldn't even know they aren't screamo.

[leftstranded]

Figures a band that makes shitacular music wouldn't even know they aren't screamo.
go away please

[gonz]

Straight from Silverstein's myspace:
Emo / Hardcore / Screamo

Have a nice fuckin' day, asshat.

Where's the hardcore? Honestly, what is that band (and/or that band's myspace manager) thinking? Ay yay yay. :shake:

[hmmmmmm]

Straight from Silverstein's myspace:
Emo / Hardcore / Screamo

Have a nice fuckin' day, asshat.

I think what the kid was trying to say is that they weren't "real" screamo..
I am just guessing though that he is one of those kids that only listens to "real" music. even though I hate silverstein , I hate people who have to make a big deal about their "real" music and how its floating in their minds all the time.

The last 7 words of my sentence had no reason to be there. Sorry.

[craigwarped]

tony's the man...over it's new record is unreal!

[zizou1790]

hahaha this is the most biased review

[gonz]

I think what the kid was trying to say is that they weren't "real" screamo..
I am just guessing though that he is one of those kids that only listens to "real" music. even though I hate silverstein , I hate people who have to make a big deal about their "real" music and how its floating in their minds all the time.

The last 7 words of my sentence had no reason to be there. Sorry.

Yeah, people need to just realize that 99.999999% of bands labeled "emo" or "screamo" aren't "technically" in that genre but people just find it easier to throw them in "with the rest of them". I feel like Chris Farley (R.I.P.).

[tedE]

:(
Name me drummers who put more of themselves into their music in a live setting.


Dino from Dredg. That guy is fuckin insane.

[Tony Pascarella]

hahaha this is the most biased reviewHow's that?

[Frank Giaramita]

that doesnt mean you have to be a douche and pull people down. everyone is there to have a good time, if you can't stand the pit, then dont stand in the front. go stand off to the side where you wont have to deal with crowd surfers and you'll probably have a better view.
Yes, because pulling people down is being a "douche"...

it's not like he was punching them.

[thewebguy]

ah, the annual miami warped tour rainstorm.

there could be a year long drout between the miami date one year and the one the next year, but it will surely rain every year at warped in sofla.

[Tony Pascarella]

ah, the annual miami warped tour rainstorm.

there could be a year long drout between the miami date one year and the one the next year, but it will surely rain every year at warped in sofla.So fucking true :(

[hmmmmmm]

I just burped burrito.
Man, i love mexican food.

[btbam > you]

the best drummer in music? are you actually being serious?

[BigBabyPring]

damn i wish i would of watched over it to hear new songs and disconnected.

[zizou1790]

How's that?

youre one of my favorite staffers but you gave the bands a thumb up or down purely based on what you thouhgt of them prior to their sets

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Tony,

I really enjoyed reading your comments and most of what you said I can relate to, except for the stuff that you said you "saw", because I was never in your shoes to see it.

I always enjoy your contributions to this site, thanks.

[RandomHero1230]

youre one of my favorite staffers but you gave the bands a thumb up or down purely based on what you thouhgt of them prior to their sets

how u no?

[zizou1790]

how u no?
idk im in a bad mood haha i just hate how every shits on senses fail here

[hmmmmmm]

the best drummer in music? are you actually being serious?

He never said the best drummer in music Tes....He said The best drummer in the SCENE.

Edit: well, I read it again and....It does say "music" so I am sorry for calling you Tes.

[Tony Pascarella]

youre one of my favorite staffers but you gave the bands a thumb up or down purely based on what you thouhgt of them prior to their setsNot true. I dislike Underoath on CD. I gave them a thumbs up. SF has a couple of decent songs on CD. They just suck live. I like AFS on CD. It's just really shitty when bands can't live up to what's on the CD, that's all.

[zizou1790]

Not true. I dislike Underoath on CD. I gave them a thumbs up. SF has a couple of decent songs on CD. They just suck live. I like AFS on CD. It's just really shitty when bands can't live up to what's on the CD, that's all.

i always thought SF was ok but then i saw them close Cleveland warped tour last year and they really blew me away, but maybe they were just really on that night

[btbam > you]

He never said the best drummer in music Tes....He said The best drummer in the SCENE.

um..


Underoath
I might be lynched for saying this, but I’ve never really gotten into Underoath. Their genre doesn’t really fit my style of preferred music, but on recommendation from Brian Robillard, I checked them out (from backstage, no less). Even if you don’t like Underoath, you’re missing arguably the most energy-packed performance of the day by skipping Underoath. Aaron Gillespie might just be the best drummer in music today, and he put every bit of himself into the show. Don’t walk—run to their set and be prepared to have your face torn to shreds by the sonic attack that is…Underoath.Thumbs Up
[/I]


???

[holdontightly]

all you guys who complain about crowd surfers are pussies. its been going on at shows since they started..if you dont like it then dont stand in the pit.

[hmmmmmm]

um..




???

Yeah, go back to my original post. I edited after I read it again.

Sorry for calling you Tes, buddy.

[btbam > you]

Yeah, go back to my original post. I edited after I read it again.

Sorry for calling you Tes, buddy.

what the hell is "Tes"?

[hmmmmmm]

Tes is a name.
Just a simple middle aged womans name/ insult.

[btbam > you]

Tes is a name.
Just a simple middle aged womans name/ insult.

i've never heard that used. when i want to insult someone, i usually come up with something better than "a woman's name".

[hmmmmmm]

i've never heard that used. when i want to insult someone, i usually come up with something better than "a woman's name".


You probablly use clever insults like " Poo poo head".

It's a classic.

[RandomHero1230]

this whole Tes conversation/argument is fucking classic

[Nate_RAWKS]

What To Do When You Are Dead was a solid concept album, although the lasting power was minimal. Regardless, kids have gone nuts for this band; hopefully they’ll never see Armor For Sleep live because their image of the band will shatter into a few thousand pieces. Allegations of autotune overuse on CDs fly around, but after Armor’s Warped performance, I’m convinced they autotuned the hell out of the vocals on the album. Ben Jorgensen was almost as off-key as Buddy Nielsen, which I thought was near impossible. Whenever he had to hold a note, he just could not keep the right pitch, and half of the time it sounded like he was wailing his way through the songs. Simply put, make sure you use Armor’s set time to grab a hot dog or take a leak.Thumbs Down

I've seen them a few times and he has his good and bad days, so does Buddy actually. In my opinion anyways.

Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack is one of the bands most deserving of their main stage slot. They work their asses off, tour the country, and still find time to put on a solid set, no matter where they play. Last year, they played the Hurley stage and put on the best show I saw all day, MxPx notwithstanding. This year on the main stage, they were actually a little less awesome, but if you’re a fan, you’ll dig it.Thumbs Up

I love Motion City.. and it makes me love them even more to see them touring constantly and ripping it up everynight. Respect!


Over It
are covering Face To Face’s “Disconnected” as their set closer.

:O


oh and great report thanks!!!

[*crying stars*]

you just affirmed what i already believed...

that the saves the day acoustic set is going to be amazing.

[hubbabubbal3ts]

gah i'm excited about friday.

[Jamie Pham]

cool review!!!

[cahrishurr]

here comes tuesdayyyyy in raleigh


afi, thursday, saves the day, cartel, etc

[hmmmmmm]

I just brushed my teeth. A shot of mouth wash followed.
Whats the relevance of this post you might ask?
Clean teeth, clean teeth...

[Sloppy Coleby]

that doesnt mean you have to be a douche and pull people down. everyone is there to have a good time, if you can't stand the pit, then dont stand in the front. go stand off to the side where you wont have to deal with crowd surfers and you'll probably have a better view.


BOOOOOOOOO to you

[Sloppy Coleby]

Dino from Dredg. That guy is fuckin insane.

good call. he is absolutly amazing

[Sloppy Coleby]

idk im in a bad mood haha i just hate how every shits on senses fail here

all he said was that Buddy can't sing live. Its a fact haha deal with it

[Julia Conny]

yeah she is..haha..thats one thing i am looking forward to on august 10th.

whoa. you're from frederick. i'm from frederick too! yay from pseudo rednecks!

[Lemieux66]

:(
Being on a major label will do that...

I thought your tone came off kind of strange.... but with that kind of comment, who do you think you are?

I mean no one can have a bad day. Or all bands on a major act like that. Or no bands on an indie act like that. You know what is going on in Ben's world and yeah, it's being on Sire records that caused it. Good job, detective. Christ. What attitude.

[gregplaysdrums]

Name me drummers who put more of themselves into their music in a live setting.


I will admit that the fact that Aaron sings adds a lot to his performance, but even so, I'd much rather watch:

Nate from Anberlin
Joe from Beloved
Dino from Dredg
Mark from Blood Brothers
Ben from Converge
Ryan from Darkest Hour
Chris from Dillinger Escape Plan
Jesse from Ed Gein
Gabe from the Locust
Andreas from Scarlet
Nick from Terror

[_Thursday]

dont suppose anyone caught madelyn, easton or robots & butterflies on the Ernie Ball stage?
if so how'd they get one?

[heyRomanticA__x]

Silversteing and Senses Fail aren't screamo. Sounds like you had a good time though. Was it hot out? Did you get good free stuff? Did you enjoy working at the Virgin Records booth?

[Tony Pascarella]

Silversteing and Senses Fail aren't screamo. Sounds like you had a good time though. Was it hot out? Did you get good free stuff? Did you enjoy working at the Virgin Records booth?I'm 100% not trying to be a dick here; then what are they?

It wasn't that hot because it was overcast all day, and I spent a lot of time at the Virgin tent so the only free stuff I got was from them. But it gave me a new respect for the people who sit there passing free stuff out all day and how they deal with the people who just take it for the sake of taking it. As I said in the review, the guys from the label are so nice, and I (along with my buddy who went with me) was glad to be able to help Craig out.

[mr chainsaw]

I am the best drummer in music today. Actually the guy from protest the hero wails on the drums. or the dude in Avenged Sevenfold...but his drumming is sometimes too robotic...that's why I like protest the hero...the drumming is all over the place...almost impossible to play along to without knowing the songs by heart...Uh I am pretty sure Bonham from Led Zeppelin put a lot into his live show...he could wail too.

[Rufio21]

[QUOTE=Ratherbedead22]i thought his pink hair looked ridiculous.[/QUOT}]

fucking awesome avatar.

[starwarsfan182]

I went to yesterdays Warped tour in Orlando, FL. I saw Less Than Jake for my very first time, they were awesome, i was right in front of the stage. And during there set, Fat Mike came on stage and gave JR a haircut, he left it as a mullet for a while and then he cut the rest off.

[VAYA]

all you guys who complain about crowd surfers are pussies. its been going on at shows since they started..if you dont like it then dont stand in the pit.

exactly. THIS GUY knows what i'm talking about.

[kimmm13]

i totally agree about senses fail...but you wanna talk about dying cats??!? CHRIS CONELY. god, i can't stand them. as for armor's live show, i love it and them <3 seen them 10 times in fact. I prefer them on a MUCH smaller stage though.

[kimmm13]

andddddddd i'am not a big underoath fan but, Aaron is rediculous at drums..how the hell can someone sing that good and play that good at the same time?!? ..i give that guy alot of credit.

[bobby runs]

I went to Warped Tour in Miami, Florida yesterday. I worked the Virgin Records booth for about four hours passing out download cards and Over It samplers, but I found plenty of time to catch a bunch of bands. Here's what I thought of those I saw (most of them are main stage because the Virgin tent was in close proximity).

Armor For Sleep
What To Do When You Are Dead was a solid concept album, although the lasting power was minimal. Regardless, kids have gone nuts for this band; hopefully they’ll never see Armor For Sleep live because their image of the band will shatter into a few thousand pieces. Allegations of autotune overuse on CDs fly around, but after Armor’s Warped performance, I’m convinced they autotuned the hell out of the vocals on the album. Ben Jorgensen was almost as off-key as Buddy Nielsen, which I thought was near impossible. Whenever he had to hold a note, he just could not keep the right pitch, and half of the time it sounded like he was wailing his way through the songs. Simply put, make sure you use Armor’s set time to grab a hot dog or take a leak.Thumbs Down


Special thanks to Vin and Brian (The Smashup), Craig and Don (Virgin Records), Nick (Over It), Heather (Victory Records), Mitch, Jake D., Jake W., Angel, Nick, Wil, Troy, Fruity (Aiden and crew) June's merch girl, the sound guy and drum tech for Aiden, and everybody who made Warped Tour fun yesterday. Double-special thanks to Aiden and their entire crew for letting us hang with you guys during the rainstorm. If I missed anyone, I probably love you too.















what? thumbs down? i saw them last year but was too close to the speakers to hear the vocals but that didnt really matter to me. i thought the energy they put off to the crowd was amazing and i had never heard a single note of Armor for sleep before then. seeing them live last year made me pick up the cd. and i dont go see a band live hoping the vocals are the exact same as the cd i go to see a band give off energy.

[Anakinfuckedup]

yes, Aaron Gillipsie is amazing....saw these guys at Toad's Place a while back. The new record is sick too....

[Anakinfuckedup]

i loved armor. except when he told everyone to have a crowd surfing contest, then my boyfriend pulled some douchebags down by their feet. i hate crowd surfers.haha, me too....especially at an American Legion for Folly (NJ); I pull those fuckers right down to the floor.

[Anakinfuckedup]

Aaron Gillespie is a pretty good drummer, but the best in music today?? No way.you don't kno how good he really is....

[Anakinfuckedup]

all you guys who complain about crowd surfers are pussies. its been going on at shows since they started..if you dont like it then dont stand in the pit.the "pit" doesn't consist of "crowd surfing"....you might just be one of those "push pitters" too....

[RandomHero1230]

you don't kno how good he really is....

alright, alright, he's pretty good. he really shows it off on Define The Great Line though, cause the shit he does on They're Only Chasing Safety is pretty basic stuff.

[erick2007]

i hate to pile on the Senses Fail sucks bandwagon, but Buddy cant' sing and needs to stop smoking. my question is whether heath is still playing for them, because i haven't heard anything from midtown in a long time

[myfirstpunksong]

Haven't read all the replies but I'm just gonna try to annoy all the people who are moaning about crowdsurfers. I do it, and will continue to do it, you're not gonna stop me. I'm also putting on a bit of weight now, oops. I tie my shoelaces up tight and don't keep my wallet and phone on me or they are with someone else. Have fun when I crash onto you or kick you in the head. Hey atleast I try to give people warning. But I feel so much better doing it now because of people like the people in this thread who just moan and bitch and aim to hurt crowdsurfers. Happy crowdsurfing!

[_Thursday]

andddddddd i'am not a big underoath fan but, Aaron is rediculous at drums..how the hell can someone sing that good and play that good at the same time?!? ..i give that guy alot of credit.

fran mark does it just as good imo.

[bigmig22]

here comes tuesdayyyyy in raleigh


afi, thursday, saves the day, cartel, etc
yeah!

[moonlightcape]

Aaron Gillespie might just be the best drummer in music today, and he put every bit of himself into the show.

wow, such a bold statement. i agree with how he puts his all into his live show, but best drummer? two words: steve kleisath. be ashamed if you do not know him.