Underoath: Aaron, or no Aaron, that is the Question!

For years, I listened to Underoath because of Aaron Gillespie. I'm a huge fan of his drumming, personally because I am a drummer myself. He is what inspired me, next to Dave Grohl to play. I was disappointed to hear he left the band, especially because they have been in my life and helped me through the tough times. When Disambiguation was released, I had my doubts. Where would the band be without the founder? I gave the CD a listen, and to my surprise, they are even better without him. Spencer Chamberlain, vocalist for the band , now shines on a level I never thought he could. Alternative Press stated he was a mix of Anthony Green (Circa Survive) and Layne Staley (Alice in Chains) in their December 2010 issue and I cannot argue. He pulls out these intense vocals screaming things like "I tore out my lying eyes so they locked me up preying on the innocent" in Illuminator. Being one of the best tracks, with lyrics like "How do I know what side I'm on," anyone that listens to Illuminator can feel the oh so human pull of good and evil inside themselves shatter the air around them. This is a common theme in Underoath's music, much displayed in 2006's Define the Great Line, an album I recommend to anyone. Underoath has definitely grown as a band, and has made it through Spencer's well known heroin addiction and Gillespie's split from the line up. When I met the band in 2008 at the Mayhem Festival, I expected very cool guys. What did I get? Spencer telling the crowd happy spring break in August, and Aaron with an attitude looking and sounding annoyed when I asked for a picture as he signed my CD. I was kind of disappointed, but I had seen them before at Warped Tour, and I have to say that show was a million times better, and so was the next years when they came back. It was obviously time for a split, considering all of the tension in articles and interviews and converstions on stage. Any fan could see that Aaron wasn't happy and needed a change. I don't know if he will find the same success that came with Underoath, but I do know that Underoath is better than ever without him, and I cannot wait to see them again. What do you think? Better with or without him? 

Which musician was my favorite to meet?

So far, I have to say Rob Zombie was the coolest musician I was able to actually meet. It was at Mayhem 2010, and his whole band, John 5, Piggy D, and Joey Jordison signed whatever fans wanted for about 30 minutes. They were really cool guys, very friendly and for some reason, surprisingly clean. I always expected, no offence, Rob Zombie to be a bit dirtier but to my surprise he was squeaky clean. Just being honest;) Rob Zombie will always be a top 5 to me. The show he put on was nothing less than 110%, with giant stage props walking around to the undead coming alive, and not to leave out his bands talent. John 5, the amazing guitar player he is, smashed his guitar after the set and played through with a broken leg. Joey Jordison was great on drums, but I do believe Slipknot was more his style and shows more of his talent given that most of Zombie's music has simple beats. Piggy D, played bass flawlessly, and the costumes they wore only made the show more memorable. I would recommend Rob Zombie to any concert lover, he puts on a show no one should miss. The finale was Zombie on a giant statue singing as confetti fell into the crowd, and sadly, Korn went on after him. If I were them, I would have quit right then. They were nothing compared to Zombie, and honestly were the worst band of the whole festival. They should have played first.

First Blog, Always an Intro

Welcome to Crowd Pleaser:)
Some things you should know:
My name is Adrienne, I am 18 and this is a concert review/band review/news blog.
I play drums, and guitar, so I know a thing or two about music;)
My list of bands/musicians I have seen include, but are not restriced to:
*The Academy Is...
*Alkaline Trio
*Circa Survive
*Kiss
*Dredg
*My chemcial Romance
*Taking Back Sunday
*PlayRadioPlay!
*Hellogoodbye
*Underoath
*Eminem
*50 cent
*Jay-Z
*3Oh!3
*B.O.B.
*Bob Dylan
*Relient K
*CKY
*Cancer Bats
*The A Gang
*Anti Flag
*Bad Religion
*Reggie and the Full Effect
*Yellowcard
*Peter Frampton
*Steve Miller Band
*Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
*Rob Zombie
*Slipknot
*The Used
*Chiodos
*Aiden
*Saosin
*Codeseven
*Nevershoutnever
*Innerpartysystem
*The Cult
*Filter
*Ozzy
*Alice in Chains
*Hourcast
*Deftones
*Love Arcade
*Reel Big Fish
*Big D and the Kids Table
*Streetlight Manifesto
*Godsmack
*Drowning Pool
*Five Finger Death Punch
*Deas Vail
*Sherwood
*Blink 182
*Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
*and many many more;)
I go to a lot of concerts in bigger venues, but I visit the smaller local shows every now and then:) So if you are say, in the Michigan area, your band might be reviewed, or  if a little bird or two tells me I should check your band out, I can come see you and let people know if you're worth their time;)  For now, I'll stick to the bands I have seen that have recently had a CD released, or a show near me, plus the random blast from the past! bands that can still be heard today, or shall I say, should still be heard today.