Between The Buried And Me Tickets

All the bands were great! Scale The Summit was spot on. Devin Townsend KILLED it. Cynic was very mellow for a metal concert. BTBAM was just crazy, except the sound kept cutting out during their set, otherwise it was a great show!

The playing was great but the sound lacked in every respect. The Sound Guys do not know how to mix drums, bass, or guitar correctly. It was pretty much a bunch of mush and the sound dropped out every so often. If you like that sound of really processed drums then you'd enjoy this theatre. The Bands were great and the event was quite entertaining, though.

I came to this concert only knowing (and loving) the musical work of Devin Townsend. That said, he completely blew me away and gave the best musical performance I have ever seen from any band- and I have seen the likes of Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Slayer, and System of a Down. Before I elaborate further, I suppose I should give a quick rundown of the other bands. Scale the Summit were a surprisingly talented and enjoyable group of young instrumentalists, that played some good tunes with great technical proficiency, but were ultimately lacking in stage presence and feeling. Cynic seemed to be a parody of themselves as they spewed seemingly contradictory messages about peace and meditation wedged between blandly-sung, unintelligible songs. The main act, Between the Buried and Me, delivered unbelievably long songs with surprising energy and presence. Even if their style was not to my taste, I cannot deny their talent and presence. Additionally, the sound system at the venue was fantastic: everything was well-mixed and at an excellent volume. But Devin undeniably stole the show. His stage presence is so huge, it is nearly impossible to look at the other members of his band. Between cracking one-liners, inciting the crowd, improvising verses, and using his unique and hilarious sense of humor to shake up things (both during and between songs), Devin gave a real feeling of interest in the audience, and made it feel like a one-of-a-kind performance, unique and energetic. The songs themselves were unbelievably performed, mixing a variety of his different music into an incredibly bombastic set, with his incredibly operatic voice soaring above the brutal and catchy music. Words cannot describe the power with which he delivered his set, but one can attempt with words like: flawless, chilling, moving, crushing, hilarious, and unforgettable. This man needs his own headlining tour- and you need to see him live.

Between the Buried and Me was phenomenal! Played flawlessly, had an incredible stage presence/show, and kicked so much ass.

BTBaM is always great. They're technically unbelievable, and their transitions are flawless. The only negative thing I would say is that it wasn't loud... When Obfuscation came on I was a little disappointed about how quiet it was, but it was still a great show.

The show was def. an amazing one but I did not leave quite as in awe as i thought I would. The sound of the venue not being very good was probably my biggest concern. Cynic never get's the appreciation they deserve probably because most of the crowd for BTBAM shows still tends to be hardcore kids. Devin Townsend still rocks harder than anybody even being 40 years old. Minor issues were although Cynic is who I most wanted to see, going after DT seems unfair as he gives out so much energy and his set was so loud and relentless when Cynic got on people didn't know what to do anymore. Also Paul Waggoner's guitar didn't work for the first half of Obfuscation. Overall totally worth the 4 hour drive and seeing Cynic is necessary. BTBAM was not quite as tight as they usually are and DT could have picked a better set list.

The performance by BTBAM was one of the finest performances by anybody that I've ever seen live or on video. Every member was spot on with their instruments and Tommy was relentless with his shouting and clean vocals. Not to mention that the crowd was amazing as well; at least 50 people were moved by bouncers as a result of crowd surfing, and everybody in the crowd was really into the music, moving their heads and flashing the metal sign in the air in time with the complex tempos. Incredible performance that I won't forget anytime soon. The supporting acts, Scale the Summit, Devin Townsend Project, and Cynic were also great. StS were definitely impressive and I hope for a very bright future for them. DTP were something else. The only complaint I had with them was that played extremely loudly (due in part to the Wall of Sound technique that Devin has always gone for, both for his solo stuff and Strapping Young Lad), and it was hard to hear the melodies over the noise; Townsend busted out a solo but I couldn't hear one note of it. Cynic was extremely awesome as well, playing a couple of new songs (hey, maybe that means new album?) and several from their newest album, Traced in Air. But, BTBAM was the best of the four, with an incredible performance. I'll be seeing them again soon, that's for sure.

All of the bands played their heart out and put on a great show.

Between the Buried and Me were just amazing. It was the best concert ive ever been to. A big suprise to me was how awesome Devin Townsend was, they really impressed me. Also Scale the Summit and Cynic were great to. Between got the whole place pumped up and im glad i was there. I also got to see it from the front row. At the end i got to high five Tommy. Overall if you like Between you have to see them.

Pretty much the whole show was very entertaining up until BTBAM, then it was even better. One of the best bands to go see live and House of Blues in Boston is a nice venue. Would love to see them again.

Spoiler alert!! Between The Buried And Me, being the headlining act, and the one that most apparently came to see... be that as it may, I was not impressed. I'm inventing a new genre that BTBAM is a part of... Multicore! There was Deathcore, Mathcore, Metalcore... but unfortunately overridden by the front man's Hardcore vocal delivery style... which ain't my cup of tea. I'm very selective about which bands within the various types of 'Core I listen to. Left after the second song. That's my bias, so there it is... Now... I *really* came to see Cynic and Devin Townsend, and was keenly interested in finding out about Scale The Summit. IMO, these three acts would've made a complete show, especially if Scale The Summit and Devin were allowed to have longer sets.

This show was definitely memorable and worth going to but I felt like the opening bands lacked what it took to be on the same stage as BTBAM and Cynic. While Scale the Summit was musically decent, they lacked a singer and their music was definitely not good enough to stand on its own. The Devin Townsend band was just bad...Devin Townsend came on stage and did a cool guitar riff during the sound check and then never strayed from power chords the entire set. For such a technically inclined show, Devin Townsend was surprisingly boring. Cynic put on a great show. They were the only band worthy of being on stage with BTBAM. Their music was like a harmonious blend of metal and like a euphoric soft sound. BTBAM was absolutely amazing which made up for the lackluster performances earlier in the night though I wish they had played selkies and prequel to the sequel.

Pros: BTBAM are as tight live as they are on CD, amazing performance. Devin Townsend was the stand out from the opening acts, providing music and presence way above the caliber of the others. Cons: Cynic. They did not belong on this bill. Downright amateur performance of mediocre material. My main beef with this show was the advertising and the band order. The show was billed and advertised as BTBAM w/Devin Townsend, StS and Cynic. However the show played out as STS first, DT second, Cynic third. Not only was that in conflict with the advertising, but it was in conflict with the quality of the musicianship of each band. No way in hell did Cynic deserve to play after StS, let alone the DTP. Extremely poor form IMO. Beyond that, it was a really fun show, the sound was great at the House of Blues and I was amazed at how early the show was. All was said and done by 11pm.

BTBAM was amazing as usual. Their sound was a little muffled due to some stupid banners being in front of their speaker cabs, but other than that, they were great. Cynic was awesome too and they played a new song. Devin Townsend was funny and put on a great show. My only complaint with him is that his setlist could have been better. Scale the Summit also impressed (I had never seen them or really heard their music before). Overall just an amzing show, especially at a base ticket price of only $17!!!

DEVIN TOWNSEND IS SOMEONE YOU WILL REGRET NEVER SEEING LIVE, TRUST ME!

Between the Buried and Me had one of those unforgettable metal concerts, to which I will always look back on and say 'this was one of my favorites'. The energy, excitement, technical execution, sonic quality, and 'presence' the band brought to the show were all amazing. They played a solid setlist, with a healthy assortment of new material (3 songs, great for promoting the new record) and old favorites. They listened to their fans and brought out their penultimate 'epic' track as an encore. Playing 'White Walls' at the end was a culmination of the entire evening: unforgettable!

Between the Buried and Me are GODS to begin with, but this show was amazing. The opening acts were all solid, and really set the mood. When BTBAM came out, the crowd went crazy. They played their set, and got cheered back on stage for an encore song, which, for BTBAM, was bound to last no less than ten minutes. Indeed, they played White Walls, a 14 minute song. Then afterwards, they started breaking down their equipment, and JUST CHILLED IN THE CLUB! They were talking to fans, taking photos, signing stuff! It was awesome! This venue is small enough for them to do that. I'm definitely coming back.

First off, anything Devin Townsend does is golden!!! I originally went to this show for The Devin Townsend Project and Between the Buried and Me, I was not familiar with the other bands playing before hand. Scale the Summit started off the show and I was blown away by their technical guitar playing and song structures, they are a great prog-rock band. The only thing I would have liked is a vocalist of some kind and maybe a keyboardist, but they sound great without them. DTP when on next and I had a great time watching one of the greatest artists of our time perform songs that weren't even relevant to his current project. It was great! He is incredibly talented and isn't afraid to bring out his nerdy sense of humor on stage. I do wish that he had his full band there instead of backing tracks, especially for the song "Supercrush!", it's not the same having Devy sing the female lead, but he pulled it off. Next up was the mediocre prog-metal group Cynic. I say their mediocre because they really seem to need help with song structures and overall guitar playing. I was left in the audience feeling bored with their style of music and the vocals were under done to say the least. There were many fans of Cynic at this show, which means someone gets it, it's just not my cup of tea I guess. Finally, Between the Buried and Me took the stage and I was amazed! This was my first time at a BTBAM show and I will be attending every show from now on that I can make it to. They are by far the most talented and well put together acts of our time. The communication between band members must be very strong because they play flawlessly! I own the Colors DVD with the live performance of the entire record and was blown away by it, but found myself wondering if it was post production magic or if they were really that skilled in their art. The answer is, they are truly blessed with some of the greatest talent since Frank Zappa and The Mothers. These guys deserve everything they get because they have earned it. The Majestic as a venue would not be my first choice for a show like this. First off, the show was over sold and the venue was packed shoulder to shoulder. The bathrooms were more disgusting than Harpo's bathrooms(if you've been to any show at Harpos then you know what I mean) which I found strange for such a nice venue. There were very few places to sit or put your drink down which can be a problem if you are holding other peoples belongings. And the worst was there was no smoking for the entire show! I had words with a bartender who was smoking in the bathroom and he said it was BTBAM who requested no smoking, and I completely understood. This however didn't stop the masses from smoking at all. All in all, it was worth the 20 for ticket and I had a great time. The lineup should have been changed though, it should have been Cynic, Scale the Summit, DTP, then BTBAM. After the show, I was able to get a few words and a snapshot of my musical hero, Devin Townsend, that truly made it worth the money spent.

I traveled from Minneapolis to see Between the Buried and Me perform at the House of Blues in Chicago. When we went to get in line right when doors opened, me and my 3 friends were BLOWN AWAY by the crowd! They sold out the show! In MN, BTBAM has never fill a venue, especially one as huge as the House of Blues! It was so touching to see this band get such huge support. The entire band was feeling the crowd during the performance. There was such an intense vibe throughout the venue; the power was overflowing through me. I was in the front and center and was rocking out as hard as I could and could tell the band was loving every second of it. I've been to 3 BTBAM shows, and this was definitely the best. The opening acts were wonderfully talented; the entire show was well worth waking up at 4am and a 9-hour travel to the venue.

I attended the show just to see Devin Townsend (Scale the Summit was a bonus). I've seen a lot of live music, but his show was infused with an energy I've never seen before. If you've never seen him live, or have ever thought about it, go buy a ticket to his show!