I thought it sounded really good with the Low Tuned Les Paul. I think 5k for any amp is ridiculous and I can think of many other amps id take over this for that price but still sounds good.
I don't listen to much hardcore anymore, a few old bands here and there. As far as anything new I'm out of the loop. I like Borstal (nik barker) and Phil from Irate, his kid plays guitar in a band called Brass Knuckle Brigade.
I know we've gotten way off topic here but notable mention. They weren't from Albany (Bronx) but one of my favorite NYHC bands we used to play with was Irate. Guessing you've heard them but if not check them out. They were heavy, tons of groove, a little metallic and some of the coolest guys...
Lol I'll read that in a minute.
The only time I went to Poughkeepsie was with Section 8 at a place called the chance I believe. But yeah man tons of awesome venues in a small area.
New England is cool like that. You're like 3 hours away from many major cities. Providence to Springfield to NY...
I kind of thought the same thing. In my opinion it would have been an amazing tool for Studio use but for playing at home or even gigging to me it was just unnecessary and a little over the top
Some other maybe lesser known bands to check out for you from that area if you can find them online.
Comic Arson
Organ Harvest
Traumacide
Street Sweeper
Balls Deep
Tentacles
Mostly death metal type bands above.
But also some more hardcore bands:
Stigmata/Cranial Abuse
Straight Jacket (my...
Lol that place was legendary i suppose. I actually took part in the gang vocals there for Dying Breed, I think it was at Max Trax but not sure/can't remember. My band recorded with Johnny "bip" down the street from the Qe2 and again can't remember the name of the place. This was almost 30 years...
Sounds like you're familiar with a lot of the Troy/Albany bands. Don't forget War Time Manner....Lots of good musicians out of that era.
Section 8 was one of my favorites, at least the Pain is Truth Album.
One King Down was just insane, I used to skate with their bassist when I was a...
I grew up in Albany back then. Played a lot of shows with Hatebreed and FBC. Hatebreed were definitely some of the kings in the 90s. They had a good following and the crazy hardcore kids are the reason they're a household band today. Everyone into heavy music in the 90s jammed Hatebreed but I do...