Last night the United Methodist Church held a show featuring With No Remorse, The Neon Hookers, JAWS!, One Dead Three Wounded, In Remembrance, and On Broken Wings. Arriving late, I missed WNR, but I made it in time to see the Neon Hookers. The set went well, though there was little response from the crowd. Following TNH, JAWS! set up.

JAWS! is a band from New York, who apparently sat in traffic for hours to play the show; only to put on a terrible performance and cause trouble amongst the local kids. One of the kids that they brought with them slapped an innocent fifteen-year-old two-stepper in the face, causing Black My Heart front man Wheeler to intervene. Which led to adults at the show to intervene, followed by a swift beating from On Broken Wings front man Jon Blake to the New Yorker who started the trouble. Three cruisers arrived and remained outside for the majority of the show.

After much delay, One Dead Three Wounded put on an energetic show. The crowd was totally into it, and it was obvious that the band members were as well, judging by the smiles on their faces (strangely enough) while they were performing. In Remembrance followed with just as much energy, and one of the biggest responses from a crowd since members Brian O’Rourke and Keith Gentile came back from touring with Black My Heart. IR’s front man, Nick McElwain, took the stage looking a lot like a local hick with his flannel, fake mustache (matching O’Rourke’s real one), and “I Love Fucking” trucker hat (all of which were removed throughout the set). The performance went well for both the band and the audience. Finally, On Broken Wings took the stage. Blake made an announcement that included calling the New Yorkers out for un necessary violence towards other kids at shows and how that isn’t what it’s about. As always, everyone got really into the show, which makes perfect sense because OBW is easily one of the best local hardcore bands to see in Boston. They are however, also pretty dangerous to watch. One kid was hurt amongst the mosh and was taken to the hospital to have his minor injuries treated.

Despite the fights and injuries, the show was excellent overall.

Upcoming show:

January 22 American Legion, Nashua, NH. All Ages: Shattered Realm with Black My Heart, Only Revenge, Strength for a Reason, and Bring Your Own End.

For more info, check out Nashua Shows

-Lalz