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BORIS IN CONCERT:
Experimental Japanese metal trio Boris started with a bang on their lovably aggro 1996 debut album Absolutego, and theyíve been waging an all-out sonic assault on stereo speakers ever since. In two decades the band has released a whopping 23 albums, toured the world many times over, and become legendary for their face-melting live performances. In concert Boris is a tight-knit unit of sheer aural power, employing an arsenal of state-of-the-art effects pedals and coveted vintage amps to blast out a wild blend of sludge metal, noise rock, drone, ambient, shoegaze, and beyond. Their genre-devouring sound makes for an incredibly dynamic live show, and they never stay in one place for very longójust when you think theyíve settled into a groove, they defy expectations with an electrifying sonic non sequitur. Fans looking for a heavy-rocking avant-garde concert experience wonít want to miss Borisótheir hair is long, their musicianship is unassailable, and they bring a focused intensity to the stage that makes every show feel like a sacred metal ritual.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Boris formed in Tokyo in 1992 and cut their teeth in the Japanese hardcore punk scene before starting to incorporate elements of metal, noise rock, and experimental music into their ever-evolving sound. They self-released their 1996 debut album Absolutego on their label Fangs Anal Satan, and followed up with a string of appropriately titled albums like Amplifier Worship (1998), Heavy Rocks (2002), and Dronevil (2005). In 2005 they went from cult sensation to critical darlings with the release of Pink, an acclaimed album that landed on numerous year-end lists and earned them a strong international fanbase (SPIN, Blender, and Pitchfork all named it among the yearís best albums). Since then theyíve continued to impress critics while also achieving some commercial success with albums like 2011ís Attention Please, which cracked the Top 20 on Billboardís Heatseekers chart. The ever-prolific trio released three albums in 2015 alone, and they continue to blow minds every time they perform their singular brand of experimental metal in concert.
Bongzilla were straight gas. ⛽️. Amazing. Boris was well… weird. The drummer looks like he just got out of the band Kix. Vocals were weirdly loud. Band is BOOORING. Even by doom band standards. The fans were holding up Beenie Baby’s and crying. So there’s that.
One of the best shows I've ever been to, and definitely the loudest!
Experienced the show at 191 Toole—a small venue providing an intimate experience. Boris filled every corner with perfectly tuned, synchronized waves. I literally felt their music through my entire body, and I wasn’t on psychedelics. Masterful. Incredible. If you can see them, do.
This was an amazing concert. Everything I hoped for. Waves of sound, dual synchronized drumming, and excellent performances by the entire band. Absolutely worth it if you’re a fan or Boris curious.
It’s Boris and it’s their Amplifier Worship album front to back, so I knew it was going to be good. However, that album as a live experience is a whole new level of awesome! Boris was so on their game and the sound was perfect. Show was well paced and energetic and the washing wall of sound was completely engrossing. I’d go see this exact show again tomorrow if I could.
Best Boris show for me to date! They are always tight, and the music is loud, heavy, yet very well arranged! The ooener Starcrawler, was also hella good and hyped up the crowd!
Boris is massively bombastic in the most beautiful ways. I feel very honored to have had the experience of seeing them live. Much thanks to the artist. The Paradise is a great place to see any show. All the staff is great and I appreciate them when I visit. A great night all together. Thank you Boris! Thank you Paradise!
Starcrawler struck me as wholly unoriginal (this is why the 4 stars. Sorry but I'm a bit perplexed as to why this choice of opener was made) but very very tight. Boris opened with what I can only describe as the most, best, sound I've ever heard come from an amp, and I've been around rocking balls for 35 years. Boris simply rules their domain. If you appreciate hard nuggets from the gut, don't miss Boris, ever.
I've been to the Summit a lot over the years, and this show was the best the venue has ever sounded. Boris and Melvin both put on excellent performances. Hopefully the improved sound continues for future shows as well!
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