When this tour got announced, I knew I had to take the time to come out and see these legendary bands in action at “The Underground” in Charlotte, NC. I was not left disappointed either as each band brought forth brutality and amazing sound. Let’s do a recap!

Judiciary

All members are as follows:

• Jake Collinson
• Israel Garza
• Austin Scott Looney
• Jimmy LaDue
• Juan Vazquez

Judiciary, formed in 2013, reign all the way from the great state of Texas. They pair hardcore punk with thrash to give it that upbeat sound that we all know and love. In 2014, they recorded and released a demo, and then in 2016, they released their first EP, The Axis of Equality, which is an absolute banger. In 2018, they signed with the label “Closed Casket Activities.” The following year, in 2019, they released their first studio album Surface Noise. Apparently, the album name is after a song lyric by Men at Work from the song “It’s a Mistake.”

I personally just started listening to Judiciary as I wrote this, but I love finding new hardcore bands as I have a deep appreciation for the genre. Like I stated in the previous paragraph, their debut EP is my favorite so far. Listening to it start to finish makes me want to get up and just move.

The set list for the night was as follows:

• Blood
• Pure Fury
• Paradigm Piercer
• Social Crusade
• The Axis of Equality

Judiciary put on quite the show, in my opinion. I entered into the photo pit for the first time, and when they started playing, I was not disappointed. I remember banging my head all the while snapping pictures of them. Then when my time was up in the photo pit, I made my way to the actual pit in the middle of the room. I remember as soon as I entered into the mosh pit, people were absolutely moshing as hard as they could. I, for one, was right there beside them, especially when “The Axis of Equality” came on. If you know me personally, you know that I am a hard mosher when it comes to bands and songs I enjoy. I had to give it to Judiciary as their songs absolutely got me moving.

Sylosis

All members are as follows:

• Josh Middleton
• Ali Richardson
• Conor Marshall
• Ben Thomas

Sylosis, hailing all the way from across the seas into England, formed in the year 2000. They have a melodic yet brutal sound. In 2006, 2007, and 2008 they released each year. In 2008, they signed with the record label “Nuclear Blast Records.” After recording their debut album Conclusion of an Age, they prepared for their tour with The Black Dhalia Murder, Pyscroptic, and Cephalic Carnage. In 2010, they recorded their second studio album, Edge of the Earth.

As of 2024, they are currently sitting at 283,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and have produced six studio albums and three EPs. I, personally, had not listened to Sylosis before this tour was announced, but I have given them a shot and enjoyed finding a new band to listen to.

The setlist for the night was as follows:

• Poison for the lost
• Pariahs
• Cycle of Suffering
• Teras
• Worship Decay
• Deadwood

As I entered into the photo pit again, I prepared by getting into position. As Sylosis came on, I got to experience them for the first time in concert. I honestly really enjoyed photographing them. I got this one photo of the guitarist that’s just perfect. Not only that, but they just honestly put on a great show, with the vocalist having great stage presence. People were once again moving and moshing. I personally didn’t mosh, but I did crowd surf!

Distant

All members are as follows:

• Alan Grnja
• Nouri Yetgin
• Rene Gerbrandy
• Elmer Maurits

Formed in the Netherlands, Distant has been on rise to success with their brutal downtempo sound since 2014. In 2015, they released their debut EP Slither. Their release Tsukuyomi really surged them into success, but their full length Tyrannotophia really nailed it in for them. They continued to release dominating EPs thereafter, building the foundation for the three-part saga, Aeons of Oblivion. In honor of 10 years, they plan to release Tsukuyomi: The Origin. It features not only old songs re-recorded but also some new songs as well. It plans to delve deep into the band’s origins and also the lore behind their amazing lyrics.

I’ve personally been listening to Distant ever since their very first US Tour. I saw them, not once, but TWICE on that tour. It’s safe to say that this band has very much grown on me and I’m constantly listening to their brutal songs, one of my favorites being “Argent Justice.” Not only was that the first song I ever heard by them, but I think it’s a pretty unique song considering the fact they have so many great artists featured on it. I am honestly a big fan of deathcore, and these guys most certainly take the cake for being a favorite of mine.

The setlist for the night was as follows:

• Loveless Suffering
• Oedipism
• Fleshweaver
• Exoflith
• Born of Blood
• Hellmouth
• Heirs of Torment

When Distant came onto the stage, I was fully prepared for what was to come. I got into position, and when the first song started, I started focusing on getting the best possible shots that I could, especially since I love this band. The stage presence the vocalist has, paired with the actual vocals, is a force to be reckoned with. I crowd surfed with my camera even to get a unique photo! The crowd didn’t disappoint. There were people moshing left and right along with crowd surfers. I made sure to get a few moves in myself in the mosh pit as well. I thoroughly enjoyed Distant‘s set and it was probably my favorite set of the night.

Bodysnatcher

All members are as follows:

• Kyle Medina
• Kyle Shope
• Kyle Carter
• Chris Whited

Bodysnatcher, formed in 2014, is an American deathcore band hailing all the way from Melbourne, Florida. They blend together sounds of death metal, hardcore, and metalcore to create their unique sound. Their journey began with their debut EP, named Abandonment, released in 2015, setting the stage for their signature style. Their first full length, Death of Me, followed suit and it absolutely gave them a significant step up in their evolution. In 2020, they released yet another banger of an album called This Heavy Void. This one is one of my top favorites. It covers themes of loss, anger, and catharsis, all in a manner that is very relatable and are felt extremely deeply. Finally, in 2022, they released Bleed-abide which is a culmination of Bodysnatcher‘s music journey thus far.

I’ve been listening to Bodysnatcher for a little over a year now. My first time seeing them was when they toured with Distant, Angelmaker, and Paleface Swiss. I was front and center for that show and I’ve been a fan ever since.

The setlist for the night was as follows:

• King of the Rats
• Dead Rabbit
• Infested
• Behind The Crowd
• Severed
• Human Disdain
• Take Me To Hell
• Black Of My Eyes
• Twelve/Seventeen
• Murder8

Not even 30 seconds into the first song, there were multiple crowd surfers. I remember having to duck and weave through all of them. When the first song was playing, with all that movement from the crowd, and even the band, I knew for a fact that this was going to be an incredible set. The crowd was basically non-stop for Bodysnatcher. Since the last time I saw Bodysnatcher, I’ve had the chance to really grow to love them. Hearing the songs in person, and understanding the lyrics behind them, gave me a whole new appreciation for them.

Fit For An Autopsy

All members are as follows:

• Will Putney
• Pat Sheridan
• Josean Orta
• Tim Howley
• Joe Badolato
• Peter Spinazola

Fit For An Autopsy formed in the year of 2008, hailing from Jersey City, New Jersey. Their sound derives from a mixture of death metal along with some groove. Fit For An Autopsy released their first demo in 2008, and then their debut EP, Hell on Earth, in 2011. As the years progressed, Fit For An Autopsy became more and more successful, standing at a grand total of 396,000 monthly listeners currently. In their time of being active, they have released six studio albums and three EPs. In 2016, they announced they would be doing a split with The Acacia Strain and Thy Art Is Murder named The Depression Sessions, which is one of my favorites to this date. They plan to release a seventh studio album mid tour which will have a lot more anger, frustration, and themes of despair in it. I personally can’t wait for this release.

I personally haven’t been listening to Fit For An Autopsy for too long, but I am quickly becoming a fan of theirs. I can absolutely see why they have such a huge following. Their songs are absolutely brutal.

The setlist for the night was as follows:

• Lower Purpose
• A Higher Level Of Hate
• Red Horizion
• Black Mammoth
• The Sea of Tragic Beasts
• Savior of None/ Ashes of All
• Warfare
• Pandora
• Hellions
• Far From Heaven
• Hostage
• Two Towers

Even though Fit For An Autopsy was last, they definitely weren’t least. The crowd was still going strong when they came onto the stage. I got into my position and prepared to shoot the last set of photos for the night. I had never seen this band preform before, so I didn’t know what to expect, but I wasn’t let down when they started to play. Bodies were moving and heads were banging as soon as the first song hit. When I was done in the photo pit, I made my way to the center of the room one more time to do what I do best at a concert, mosh and crowd surf. I once again took my camera out to take a sick picture while crowd surfing. I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed myself during this set and so did everyone around me.