Setup for Asking AlexandriaSo, the other night was a fantastic event to be seen by all those who made the smart move to buy tickets in advance. I drove a few hours from Detroit to Grand Rapids so I could catch the Artery Foundation Tour headlined by Attack Attack! I almost thought it was a dream when I saw the lineup. I was very excited to see the UK talents Bury Tomorrow and Asking Alexandria (I personally believe Asking Alexandria to be one of my top buys of 2009).
I was not disappointed by the show. Bury Tomorrow got the crowd going-and even got a circle pit started. Asking Alexandria made the whole floor pretty much into a huge pit. It was so amazing to see the positive reaction of the crowd to these bands, especially for BT since it was there first time in the States. Lead vocalist Dani spoke of what a great welcome it was for them. Even with technical difficulties, Michigan natives I See Stars recovered and kept the energy up. Followed by Breathe Carolina, where David seemed to have a minor wardrobe malfunction, but didn't let that stop him from running around stage. Ending with Attack Attack! who got the crowd involved in a giant chicken fight and ended with being called back by the fans for one more song. As they sang "Stick Stickly" as their encore, former vocalist Austin made an appearance.
Basically, an amazing show, and I can't wait to catch Asking Alexandria on their next tour in a matter of months, where they will be the headliners with From First To Last, We Came As Romans and A Bullet For Pretty Boy. That lineup is shaping up to be a great show as well.
