Pop Break Live: Knocked Loose with The Acacia Strain, Harms Way, Sanction and Higher Power at The Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ
Words & Photos by Will Marks
Knocked Loose came to New Jersey on April1 3 and kicked it right in the face! The Kentucky-based hardcore band has been crushing it so far on their spring tour with The Acacia Strain, Harms Way, Sanction, and Higher Power. Knocked Loose is taking hardcore music to the next level with their killer new album Mistakes Like Fractures. They are selling out venues, have a massive fanbase, and are not taking any shit from anyone.
Right from the start of their set Knocked Loose came out with a new track, ‘By The Grave,’ which opened the pits up like a bomb going off inside the venue. Bryan Garris vocals were like punches to the gut with some high-pitched screams along with Isaac Hale and Cole Crutchfield’s beastly growls. This band is nothing but high energy and really come out swinging right from the start.
Some highlights from the show were songs such as ‘Deadringer,’ ‘Billy No Mates,’ and ‘Counting Worms’ off their debut album from 2016 Laugh Tracks. They also played some amazing new tracks from their forthcoming album Mistakes Like Fractures. Based off what they played at this show the new album is going to be just as brutal as the last. If you get a chance to see this tour do yourself a favor and get out there. Knocked Loose are the new masters of hardcore music and their live shows definitely do not disappoint.
Setlist: By The Grave
All My Friends
Oblivion’s Peak
Damned Earth
Deadringer
Blood Will Have Blood
The Gospel, Mistakes Like Fractures
No Thanks
A Fetish
The Rain
Last Words
Billy No Mates
Encore:
Counting Worms
