‘Attack Attack’ fans flock to Hawthorne

If I punch you in the face, don’t take it personally.

That’s what anyone would say to you at the Hawthorne Theater last week on Monday, Jan. 26.

Famous post-hardcore band Silverstein was playing their celebratory, 15-years-of-being-a-band tour and performed an amazing show at the Hawthorne.

Having a sold-out show and bringing out many popular bands with them on tour, Silverstein proved their legacy of hardcore music.

Yet, the show was not as perfect as it sounds. Opening band Beartooth was also on tour with Silverstein. Providing the chaos for every tour stop, Beartooth naturally made the Hawthorne regret it ever existed.

Don’t believe me? Watch their music videos. The Hawthorne show became too disruptive during Beartooth’s set and the band had to ask for fans to not stage dive as much, due to the people in the front row.

Many fans did not listen to the request though; it resulted in two guitar techs running after fans and security putting a full stop to it.

The concert went on, with many other bands playing, including Hands Like Houses, Major League, and My Iron Lung. All performers did an amazing job with a great response from the crowd, as well.

But, of course I can hear the local bands around me talk among themselves… hearing lines such as “We could play that so much better,” or, “Our album is much heavier than that.” To be honest, that was the only bad vibe from the show. Being a musician, you don’t need to focus on a “show.” It’s about the performers and bands that you paid to come see.

Caleb Shomo, ex vocalist of famous metal band Attack Attack, is now the lead frontman and vocalist for Beartooth. Seeing that for the first time wasn’t disappointing, at all. For being a huge inspiration to many musicians and always being a part of the scene, he provided much good atmosphere to the venue and showed that Portland is in fact, still weird.

Hawthorne Theater has always been a great venue and it still keeps me paying to see more.

Silverstein’s tour provided awesome live music for stopping into Portland. They will be back late next year for an album release tour, so don’t worry, you didn’t miss your chance.

And, remember: Live music is always a good way to start out a week, especially if it’s on a Monday.