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Eyehategod played on a boat w/ Goatwhore, Strong Intention & Pig Destroyer (pics), playing Europa tonight

words by BBG, photos by Chloe Rice

Sammy Duet of Goatwhore (also ex-Acid Bath)
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Village Voice: It’s been noted that CMJ is noticeably more “metal” this year, and there’s a sense that metal’s becoming more and more respected all-around.

Mike Williams of Eyehategod: Well, I wouldn’t call Eyehategod “metal”, but I do see extreme, heavy music in general getting new attention from some different areas of the population. Also we’ve played in NYC for CMJ before, back in the ’90s, so it doesn’t really seem like a new thing. Anyway, is it “respected” or is it “trendy”? “Trendy” meaning hipsters now have discovered us. Who knows? I welcome all people who are remotely interested to check us out.

In what was definitely one of the most highly anticipated NYC metal shows of the year, and one of only a handful of metal shows during CMJ (Type O Negative at Irving Plaza, the official BrooklynVegan-BBG Relapse Records Showcase, among others), Eyehategod returned to NYC with an appearance on a Rocks Off Boat Cruise with Goatwhore, Pig Destroyer, and Strong Intention. To say people went a little apey is a bit of an understatement (see below pictures of moshpits, people hanging from balconies, and general insanity for further proof).

The caged animal is unleashed again TONIGHT (10/26), when Eyehategod play their SECOND area show, this time at Europa with Unearthly Trance, Tombs, Strong Intention, and BV-BBG/Relapse showcaser Howl. Tickets are still available.

Pics of Howl, along with Misery Index, Salome, Revocation, Black Anvil, Complete Failure, and Gloominous Doom from the BV-BBG/Relapse Showcase at Fontana’s are on their way. More pics from the boat cruise (from hell?) are below…

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