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by John on 5/16/25Vinyl - AtlantaRating: 5 out of 5Band awesome and big shout out aswell to Eternal Boy who were phenomenal

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Band awesome and big shout out aswell to Eternal Boy who were phenomenal
I've been a fan for over 20 years. I was a kid when they first got on the scene so I couldn't see a show back then, but when I saw they were going on tour, I knew I had to make it happen. I am so happy I was able to see them and in my area (vs back out to the I.E. or flying to S.F.). Dryden had made a joke about people coming from the Riverside area when they were shooting the music video for Storms Over. They are the nicest guys and it was totally worth the wait seeing them after all that time.
While the 2 opening acts were very good, AAF was excellent=no surprise. They still sound the same as back in 2001, which is incredible. I was able to briefly meet and talk to Mike Cosgrove (drummer) and I wish him the best on his soon to be new 'dw' drum kit - he is a class act and has always given 100% on the drums - look at all the videos online or take a walk in memory lane and you will know what I am talking about. Dryden's voice still sounds the same, solid as ever. Terry's lead/rhythm guitar was on point, liked his pedal board - he was the nearest to where I was standing for the show. Tim's bass while a different style than Tye's back in the day still has AAF tones and he brings a different but similar physical energy to the performance. Luckily it was a Thursday evening show, so HoB Anaheim Parish Room was full, but NOT packed liked 'sardines' in a can - which is how Friday and Saturday shows usually are if you look at Parish Room reviews. It's too bad AAF had so many back-to-back shows (Aug 27th through Sept 1st non-stop), else it would have been great if they would have met with their fans, even IF it was for 15 minutes after show. But hey, can't complain even though I dabble at guitar, it's an honor and privilege to meet and speak with Mike Cosgrove - he represents AAF as good as any of the members! I really wish them success on their remaining US shows and hope they have a good trip to Europe touring from October through November. Also new to me was the backing vocalist, I think his name is Michael? - he did good as well. I guess my only very slight disappointment was the setlist for the evening did NOT include 'FADE', but I guess it's just motivation to see them again next time they are in town. Way to go Alien Ant Farm! Rock on!
Atomic Life and AAF were fun to watch and entertaining as always. For some reason the “house” sound was not jiving. The drums and bass sounded great. Vocals were faint and the guitars were not dialed. I could tell the sound on the stage was “dialed” since I could hear it from 6’ from the sound booth. I’m not too sure if this was a venue issue or an internal production issue. Anyway, the bands were fun. Just disappointed with the sound quality.
Worst venue I’ve been to in 20 years. Don’t go see ANY show at Lovedraft Brewing Co. The sound system was the knife in the heart to kill a good show at this venue. Been a long time I went to a venue and the sound was as a bad as a high school battle of the bands. Venue bathrooms (women’s and men’s)were disgusting from the start of the venue opening, not to mention 3 toilets for a 600 capacity show. No info on venue website about 3 opening bands, nowhere to eat, stated venue opened at 4pm but didn’t actually open until 7, showed up early to have dinner but went elsewhere and came back. Alien Ant Farm did their job, and that was it, don’t think they wanted to be there after arriving just like myself. No subs for sound system so the bass was mild and the kick drum sounded like a boot in a wet mud puddle, Guitar and vocals were washed together due to the budget PA system. Really hope this isn’t the last time I get to see them. They have historically put it all out there and would easily appear to be having a good time. Thanks AAF for taking time out of your lives to tour the country and share the new songs with all of us.
The show was amazing! My best friend and I were right at the front and got fist Bumps! Such an amazing show. One of my husband's favorite bands and he was so happy to get to see them.
I wasn't expecting to hear much from their first album, but that was pretty much the majority or their set list. I was hoping to hear 'better weather', but they didn't play that song. There was a good turn out as well, expect there's always that one dude that has to ruin the vibe in the crowd. Other than that goof ball slamming into everybody, it was good to finally see these guys
The show was terrific. AAF had a ton of energy and sounded amazing. High energy and a lot of interaction with the crowd. We had a blast.
Extremely disorganized from the get go (way back from ordering tickets (was original at Apopka Amphitheatre) and at the show was no difference. The show was scheduled to start at 1pm and didn't get first band going until like 3:30 which means the bands only played 4-5 songs. Food wasn't ready, one beer wagon wasn't operating, etc.. Only bright side was the bands.....Unit the rain came and we left when the lightning started so we missed Saliva (but I don't think they got to play).
The venue was just about awesome as the show that night. Loved the vibe the sound was really good and it was not to huge and not to small. The joint was really awesome