I went to Birmingham to see a concert Sunday night. Blessthefall headlined, but I also got to see Oceans Ate Alaska, Stick to Your Guns, Emarosa, and Cain Hill.
4/5 killed it and Cain Hill (opening band) tried haha. I will say if you like metalcore type music take a listen to Oceans Ate Alaska, they also have some punk influence and their lead guitarist and drummer are sick. Got to meet them after too nice guys. Their singer can also clean, shriek, growl, deep scream, high scream, everything. He's got insane range and versatility.
If you like less only younger guy music (like Blessthefall and OAA) take a listen to Stick to Your Guns. Not meaning if you are younger (under 25 or so) you won't like them. I like them a lot and I just turned 22. They are killer live, probably had a better hype in the crowd than btf, and a lot of their songs have great meanings behind them.
First link is Oceans Ate Alaska, second is Stick to Your Guns. Assuming you guys have heard of Blessthefall and Emarosa. Also met Bradley from emarosa. Really nice guy as well.
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