If you know me at all, chances are you've been exposed to the type of music known as "Hardcore", or any of its sub-genres. And, chances are, you hated it with every part of your being. You probably call it "screamo" or, if you're one of those exceptionally ignorant people, "devil music". Little do you know, hardcore literally saved my life.
Yes, it's aggressive. It's raw. It's energy-fueled. It's pissed off, and it's in your face. No, hardcore bands aren't played on the radio, they don't hit top 40 charts, and they don't sell out stadiums. But the message they send is undeniably real, and inspiring. It's about loyalty, family, and sticking up for what you believe in. Never backing down. Never giving up.
Who doesn't love motivational lyricism?
I could go on and on forever with examples on why I love this scene more than any other, but nothing I could say will make a damn bit of difference until you actually open yourself up to it. So this is what I'm trying to do.
I CHALLENGE EACH OF YOU TO GO TO A HARDCORE SHOW WITH AN OPEN MIND, AND TELL ME ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE. LET YOURSELF GET LOST IN THE PASSION. LET THE ENERGY TAKE YOU OVER. PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT THE BANDS ARE SAYING. GET INTO A PIT. STAGE DIVE. THERE IS A PLACE IN THE HARDCORE SCENE FOR EVERYONE, SO THROW AWAY YOUR PRIDE AND GIVE IT A CHANCE. COMPLETELY LET YOURSELF GO. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
If you live in Pocatello, here's a good chance. My good friends in Mata Leon are playing tonight at Deckadence. We all know there isn't shit else going on in that town, so get out and experience it. Here are the details.
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