DOWN never fails to impress!
by hailtheleaf on 8/11/09Commodore Ballroom - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5I've seen DOWN 3 times now, the first time they were the opening act at the Heaven and Hell Tour 06 (BEST OPENING ACT PERIOD). Last night they turned the Commodore upside down last night. Phil Ansemlo made sure everybody from front to back were banging there heads and throwing there fists into the air. The guy has a voice and knows how to use it, looked like the old Pantera days! Pepper and Kirk both have such unique dynamic chemistry and thats a big reason on what sets Down apart from anyone else. They both ripped, exchanging riffs back and forth, dueling solos, slow heavy riffs, everything man, it was all bang on! It definately made up for the absents of REX! The show was energetic, crazy and LOUD from the second they came on to the time they ended. The opening acts were all great (all very talented musicians) especially Voivod! It was especially cool when Phil came out and played guest guitar for Danava and did guest vocals for Voivod! All in all it was a wicked show and i'll come from Vancouver Island anyday to see DOWN!