NOLA sludge legends
@crowbarmusic r just brought their massive, down-tuned weight to Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern in Wilmington, and they weren’t alone. Sharing the stage was none other than the masters of sonic misery themselves, Eyehategod, for a New Orleans double-bill that felt more like a physical endurance test than a concert.
Reggie’s is a legendary spot for the local scene, but the sheer volume of Kirk Windstein’s riffs probably shook the foundations of 42nd Street. The performance was a masterclass in slow, crushing grooves. When the first note of "High Rate Extinction" hit, you could feel the air leave the room. Crowbar has always been the gold standard for "none heavier," and seeing them in an intimate, sweat-soaked setting like Wilmington proved they haven't lost an ounce of their soul or their grit.
The energy was thick from the jump. Eyehategod set the tone with their signature brand of feedback-laden chaos, leaving the path clear for Crowbar to come in and flatten whatever was left. They moved through a setlist that spanned decades, leaning into the technical brutality of Zero and Below while making sure the classics like "Planets Collide" sounded as monolithic as ever.
This tour was a reminder of why the New Orleans scene is untouchable. It is raw, it is technical in its own sludge-ridden way, and it is unapologetically loud. If you missed this one, you missed a piece of history. Stay heavy, Wilmington.
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@jkingvisuals
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