Haste the Day made their way back to Johnson City once again. They played last Tuesday night at The Refuge, which is sponsored by The Assembly.
In Remembrance of Me, also known as IROM, and Twisted Logic opened the show for them. The show was full of energy and had a very big turnout for the Indiana boys on Solidstate Records. So big of a turnout that a few kids had to be turned away at the door due to the holding capacity.
Haste the Day started strong with a new song called “When Everything Falls,” which is their title track off their newest album, which dropped this past June. Kids danced and participated in the gang vocals “I will stand, I will stand when everyone falls away, I will fight this war forever or until I die” during the duration of the song.
The audience seemed to be warming up to songs off their newest album When Everything Falls, but it was the songs off the first album Burning Bridges that got the kids moving and screaming along with the lyrics the most.
They ended the show on a great note with “American Love.” Brothers Devin and Brennan Chaulk’s vocals were clear and a bit reminiscent of hair-band metal because they made you want to pull out a lighter and sway to the sweet lyrics, “Never should have let you go.” Just as soon as you were in lovely slow singing mode they switched it up on you and delivered the metal-core they are known for.
Overall Haste the Day’s set was entertaining and lively all night. The guitarists and singer head-banged to the beat in sync, which made for something fun to watch and made it seem like they were enjoying the show as much as their fans were. For tour info go to www.myspace.com/hastetheday.
IROM’s set was very tight, especially for having a new member John McMeen on bass, who has played only a few shows them. They introduced a new song call “Wolf Machine Versus Alpha Male Round 1,” which makes me wonder if there is going to be a round 2. I guess we will have to wait and see. Despite its goofy and quirky title the song was refreshingly crisp and clean.
“Scream Unclean” kept audiences attention and the guitar parts were on point and offers up a great breakdown, which does not sound like every other breakdown they do – and that’s a good thing. Checkout dates for IROM’s future local show at www.myspace.com/inremembranceofme.
Twisted Logic seemed to have matured in their sound since the last time I saw them. They still don’t seem to have a definite and unique sound to grab and hold on to an audience’s attention. The band show much promise, but still has room for improvement and to find their place as a band.

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