Opening up with fan-favorite “Hellyeah!,” off of their 2007 self-titled album, everyone was chanting, sharing in the thrill of the music. Maxing their biggest statement to date with 2014’s Blood For Blood, the band is looking to show everyone they mean business. Consisting of vocalist Chad Gray of Mudvayne, guitarist Tom Maxwell of Nothingface, drummer Vinnie Paul of Pantera, and newest member bassist Kyle Sanders, what was once thought as a supergroup side project has become a mainstay in Rock. Next to the stage were fellow Texans Hellyeah. These guys certainly know how to rev up a crowd regardless of the time restrictions placed upon them. MTV,” followed by their tremendous mainstream breakthrough, “This Is The Time (Ballast),” their set concluded with an older rendition of their song “Salem.” Unifying for a three man bass solo, everyone was taken by the intensity as Hawkins and Vollelunga joined Oliver to shred and entertain the crowd with amazing instrumentation. Kicking off the evening with “Copyright Christ,” they were emphatic and energetic from the get-go. Comprised of long-time friends Jonny Hawkins on lead vocals, Daniel Oliver on bass, Mark Vollelunga on guitar, and Paul OBrien on drums these guys have the maturity and determination of men twice their age.
Considered one of the hottest bands to burst onto the scene in years with the release of their major label self-titled album earlier in 2014, this opening slot only solidifies that they are headed for big things.
Up first was San Antonio, Texas’ Nothing More. When the date finally arrived, fans flocked inside, ready for what was sure to be an exciting night with fantastic music and a few welcomed surprises along the way.
One of those is the city of Albany, NY which had an unbelievable amount of anticipation weeks leading up to Saturday September 27th when the bands arrived at Times Union Center. While each band has remained on the road in recent years, this run is extra special because markets which do not usually get such a massive tour are being granted stops along the way. While the summer in North America was filled with one powerhouse tour/festival after another, it seemed like every Hard Rock fan from New York to Nevada were clamoring for the fierce foursome of Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, Hellyeah, and Nothing More to kick off their twenty-seven-date run starting in September.
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