Anthrax Cancel Austin Date, Hatebreed and Black Label Society Continue With Show

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Aug 10, 2022

Posted By Tracy Fuller

I am a music enthusiast with a deep love for the energy of crowded venues, loud music, & passionate fans. I have a diverse background that includes private security, talent buying, festival security planning, & media relations. I've also worked as a camera operator for various projects, including music videos featuring notable artists like Bernz, Tech N9ne, & Krizz Kaliko. Additionally, I am a camera operator for Full Moon Features, where I contribute to the production of horror movies.

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A hot, humid dusty Texas day saw yet another cancellation of the great thrash metal band, Anthrax, “due to medical concerns” Even after the canceled Dallas date, fans were still hopeful they would be able to perform at Stubbs in Waller Creek Amphitheater as part of their 40th Anniversary tour with Hatebreed and Black Label Society. Anthrax is one of metal’s “big four” along with Megadeth, Metallica, and Slayer. The band has been touring since the early 1980s and has released over 11 studio albums. Hatebreed frontman, Jamey Jasta said members of Anthrax promise will return and rock out with Texas fans. Anthrax performed for Thursday night’s August 11th show.

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Jamey Jasta and co came out ready to rock. With performances of “Defeatist,” “Destroy Everything,” “Looking Down The Barrel of Today, and so many other songs. The music went hard. Even with an extended set and their energy kept up with the Texas heat. At one point, Jasta encouraged the crowd to get so hype their balls would stick together and titties would drip with sweat like a waterfall. While there was disappointment without Anthrax present, fans had a fun time. The crowd illustrated this with a cloud of dust from moshing. There was a point when I couldn’t tell if the constant haze was from dust or heat. When you go to a Hatebreed show. You do not just listen with your ears. It is a full-body experience, nearly cathartic. In addition to their current tour, it is also the 20th Anniversary of their album, ‘Perseverance’. They will be headlining with Gatecreeper, Bleeding Through, Bodysnatcher, and Dying Wish on various dates.

Hatebreed Setlist August 9,2022

1. Proven

2. Destroy Everything

3. A Stroke of Red

4. Bonded by Blood (Exodus cover)

5. Before Dishonor

6. Burial for the Living

7. This Is Now

8. Seven Enemies

9. Last Breath

10. Empty Promises

11. Tear It Down

12. Perseverance

13. Smash Your Enemies

14. A Call for Blood

15. Driven by Suffering

16. Instinctive (Slaughterlust)

17. Live for This

18. Looking Down the Barrel of Today

19. I Will Be Heard

Hatebreed’s Fall 2022 US Tour Dates:

10/27 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27

10/30 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre

11/04 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s

11/05 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

11/07 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall

11/09 – Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s Sports Cafe

11/10 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater

11/12 – Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

11/14 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

11/15 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox

11/17 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

11/19 – Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues

11/20 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues

Black Label Society followed Hatebreed as the final act of the night. Lead vocalist/guitarist Zakk Wylde took the stage in his wicked kilt. While there was a frenzy during Hatebreed’s performance. The vibes for the BLS set were a quieter excitement on the surface. There were whoops of delight and excitement overall and the band had a trance over the crowd. The former Black Sabbath guitarist’s dazzling array of acrobatics on the guitar showed why he is one of the best in the business. Everyone was top tier. Performances of “Destroy & Conquer,” “Overlord,” “Heart of Darkness,” and so many others impressed me. One song I looked forward to, “In This River,” did not disappoint. The song is a heartfelt tribute to his fallen friend and one so many of us can relate to with so many deaths due to the last couple of years. This was my first time seeing Black Label Society but hopefully, it won’t be my last.