The Black Dahlia Murder Concert Review

There was a metal show in San Luis Obispo on Thursday? Fuck yes and the disturbed mentally ill patients from the nearby Atascadero State Hospital came out to show their support for The Black Dahlia Murder's Deflorate tour.

Opening up at the Downtown Brew was Skeletonwitch. This up and coming metal band was a crowd pleaser. They are gaining a major cult following in the underground metal scene and it's no wonder considering the thrashing performance they slaughtered the crowd with. All of the band members were on top of their game. Chance, the lead singer, was howling at the top of his lungs and completely owned the tiny stage they performed on. The crowd, in response, beat the merciless fuck out of each other and ruined their necks and were more than pumped for the headlining act.

My ears have had the honor of bleeding to the punishing sounds of Black Dahlia and this time was no different. The crowd went ape shit for the Murder, even for their new songs, which Shannon Lucas, pounding the skins, destroyed on each and every level. He is an unbelievable drummer, perhaps one of the best in metal. On a different note, coming to the show I had some doubts about the new guitar player, but Ryan Knight quickly proved himself and I realized I was a fucking fool for doubting his talent.

The only thing that was missing from the show was their mascot. I love that shit throwing ape, but it didn't matter that was not there because the Murder ripped this yuppie/indie town a brand new gaping asshole. If you ever get a chance to check these bands out, just do it dammit! And say hello to Skeletonwitch when you see them out in the crowd. They are fucking down to earth metal freaks that will melt your black hearts. Worship these amazing metal bands and keep HEAVY METAL alive. Horns up!