DEATH ON TWO WHEELS: Alive In Williamsburg!
Five guys from Atlanta bring a little Death to CMJ.
During the beginning of CMJ, Death On Two Wheels performed at The Music Hall of Williamsburg, bringing a rock and roll edge to a laid back line up. The five guys from Atlanta — Trae Vedder (vocals, guitar), Paul Doss (lead guitar, vocals), J. Betts (Bass), Greg Neel (drums) and Daniel Gleason (organ, piano) — delivered a performance that was dirtily awesome. Vedder, whose vocals are ear pinching and mind blowing at the same time, enjoyed a huge range on the stage, while the rest of the Death members discernibly upheld more than garage rock but less than obnoxious energy throughout the set.
Their self-released album Separation of Church and Fate, showcases the band’s rough decadence, while their live performance brings it to whole new levels. Although transition from song to song might be lost on those who aren’t familiar with Death’s sound, they definitely have an inviting stage presence that doesn’t fall short on any onlookers. Having toured with names such as Against Me!, Manchester Orchestra, Janelle Monae and other festivals like Bamboozle, Forecastle and SXSW, it’s no wonder they know what they’re doing.
- Rachel Sutton / Zink Magazine
- Photographed by Hank Tolley
