Stabbing Westward

Concert Rating: * * * * *

With Stabbing Westward there will always be "that one song". That
one song that drew you in and held you fast, wanting more. You may
believe this to be true of all bands, but with Stabbing Westward, what
makes this one-song concept so noteworthy, is that "your" song is not
the same as everyone else's. And knowing someone's song may tell
you a lot about them. This knowledge stems from the fact that for many
fans of SW music, the short, thick, heavy, pop-ish constructions of
rhythm, beat and angry or sad lyrical word are something that can be
related to in life. For many, SW music has acted as a salve,
medication during rough times.

Those not driven to curiousity upon first radio listen may hear many
SW songs over and over, liking them all but not mentally linking the
songs with the band.

In concert, Stabbing Westward just rocks. Talk to anyone who's been
to see them and you'll hear the same. The mix of lights, sound and
movement is intoxicating, and without realizing it, your body will start to
move to the driving beat.

They often play in small to medium-sized clubs, and usually get a good
mosh pit going. The shows are relatively cheap, and if you stick around
after the show, you have a pretty good chance of meeting the band.

Personally, I've seen them 5 times, and met them 3 (one of the times
a bouncer presented a friend and I with backstage passes during a
show - I think he was impressed by our dancing/headbanging. heh).
All the guys are really charming and nice.

And in case you were wondering... my song is WDIHTD.