Suicide Silence Exceeds Fans’ Expectations @ the Summit

Jenn Cohen | February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

by: Jesse Walrath

Photo credit: Max Giffin

January 15^th was a night filled with all different types of heavy metal that fed a wide spectrum fan base. One could tell by gazing over the crowd that Suicide Silence was one of the most anticipated bands of the night. The audience was a sea of Suicide Silence shirts, and kids proudly showing their love for the band. They were the only band of the night with hardcore influences, such as breakdowns and very aggressive rifts, incorporated into their sound. Vocalist, Mitch Lucker, is known for his extensive vocal range from high-pitched screams to bone-rattling death growls. Along with their rhythmic changes and complex time signatures, the band crafts a unique and full sound, setting their music apart from others in the metal genre. The sound check took a little longer than usual, but the outcome was a monstrous tone with crisp guitars and a heavy tight low end.

After much anticipation, Lucker took the stage and grabbed the entire venue’s attention. The band started off heavy with their newer material from the album The Black Crown, and even mixed older songs into their set off their first EP. Mosh pits and crowd surfers reflected the high output energy from the stage. The people who came out for Machine Head and Darkest Hour were turning their heads in surprise to watch the Riverside, California, metal band shred the stage. They ended the night with their fan-favorite song “No Pity For a Coward” which had the most crowd participation of the night. Fans passionately screamed the lyrics and were even trying to get over the security barrier to scream into Lucker’s mic. The climactic breakdown at the end of the song shook the venue top to bottom and ended their set on a strong note.

Suicide Silence gave Denver’s dedicated fans more than they expected on January 15^th at the Summit Music Hall. The band surely left an impression on the metal enthusiasts who came for other bands and had their first encounter with Suicide Silence’s explosive deathcore. With such a gratifying crowd response, there’s no doubt that the band will be excited to play in Denver on their next U.S. tour.