One of the funnest times I had was learning Botch riffs on my practice amp and two or three pedals on an aircraft carrier in the middle of a war. I can still whip those licks out and destroy anyone. Thanks, Botch!
If I had a time machine, I COULD go back and try to help avoid a major disaster, but fuck that. I would rather go back and see a Botch show, We are the Romans era.
5:40 probably the greatest hook ever composed. Dave Knudson was above the average chugging hardcore guitarist in terms of originality and feeling. Eventhough he developped his sound out of HxC territory with Minus the Bear, his work in Botch is definitely up there, and can (still to this day) keep up with guys like Kurt Ballou and Ben Weinman in terms of intensity.
If you haven’t heard American Nervoso or We Are The Romans, he did stuff with Botch that was so cool, sleek, and inventive, definitely worth checking out. I use that music to run to, it’s not technicality for technicalities sake, it was about great song writing. Still stands up today, tho for some reason no one seems to be aware of these guys.
when heavy music was out for blood love this era of mathcore/chaotic hardcore, and botch were my top of the tree, not as technical as DEP , but the energy was undeniable
Nostalgia's out for blood, nowadays. For real though, it seems like technical instrumentation is being conflated with aggression/heaviness, which seems like the kind of thing that kids say on the internet, instead of a simple "I enjoy this a lot" because everything has to be hyperbolic on the internet. Nobody can just like or dislike something--no--it has to be a grandstand.
Not as technical, but composition wise, I prefer Botch. I listen to American Nervoso (1998) and We Are The Romans (2000) way more frequently than Calculating Infinity. If memory serves, Botch actually pre-dated DEP. I’ll be the first to admit that DEP on that Calculating Infinity tour was one of the craziest live experiences ever, but if I could go back and see one or the other, it would be Botch. Deaf Club is pretty sweet, more like the Locust meets Calculating Infinity, but that recent cover they released (Broken Face) is 🤯
True. Still listen to American Nervoso and WATR to this day. They were something truly special. Super grateful I happened to be alive at the right time and place to see them live countless times. God I miss these guys. Glad to see they aren’t totally forgotten. It’s rare I hear anyone talking about Botch these days.
When I hear bands like Great Falls still making god tier music, I can't help but think of how if Botch returned my mind might snap me out of the matrix...
Sometimes I have people over and I'll pick up a guitar and plug into an amp and play a couple Botch riffs and they look at me like I just fell out of the sky.
The guy controlling the lights was Ben Verellen, brother of Dave Verellen and now into Helms Alee and @VerellenAmps (and many others incredible projects). I talked with him a couple of years ago at a Helms Alee show in mighty Ljubljana and he told me he clearly remember the gig in Ajdovscina
Dave is controlling an AB box that controls which guitar cabs (left or right or both) are engaged. Switching from just left to left and right doubles the volume obviously, and makes for an explosive dynamic. He also used a line 6 delay pedal for stuff like the second song in this video. God I miss this fucking band so much.
Freaking legends ! So bad that they were so underrated at their time. The sound of the video is pretty shitty but the band is so damn good at this venue that it made me forget that! Thanks for sharing
One of the funnest times I had was learning Botch riffs on my practice amp and two or three pedals on an aircraft carrier in the middle of a war. I can still whip those licks out and destroy anyone. Thanks, Botch!
This is good quality footage for '99 like damn
Exactly!!!!
If I had a time machine, I COULD go back and try to help avoid a major disaster, but fuck that. I would rather go back and see a Botch show, We are the Romans era.
Comments are so positive, fucking awesome to see. Viva Botch. One of the best bands ever.
5:40 probably the greatest hook ever composed. Dave Knudson was above the average chugging hardcore guitarist in terms of originality and feeling. Eventhough he developped his sound out of HxC territory with Minus the Bear, his work in Botch is definitely up there, and can (still to this day) keep up with guys like Kurt Ballou and Ben Weinman in terms of intensity.
What song is being played at 5:40?
@@brennand933 its the ending of "C. Thomas Howell as the soul man"
Is that Dave Knudson? Holy crap!!! I can't believe he used to play this kind of stuff! He's my favorite guitarist.
Mattman0106 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Ayyyyyyyyye! Brian! Duuuuuuuude this was so long ago hahaha looking back I feel like a fanboy
Lol the feels!
If you haven’t heard American Nervoso or We Are The Romans, he did stuff with Botch that was so cool, sleek, and inventive, definitely worth checking out. I use that music to run to, it’s not technicality for technicalities sake, it was about great song writing. Still stands up today, tho for some reason no one seems to be aware of these guys.
when this kicks in....it stays kicked in holy crap, now THAT is heavy!!!
when heavy music was out for blood
love this era of mathcore/chaotic hardcore, and botch were my top of the tree, not as technical as DEP , but the energy was undeniable
Nostalgia's out for blood, nowadays.
For real though, it seems like technical instrumentation is being conflated with aggression/heaviness, which seems like the kind of thing that kids say on the internet, instead of a simple "I enjoy this a lot" because everything has to be hyperbolic on the internet. Nobody can just like or dislike something--no--it has to be a grandstand.
Not as technical, but composition wise, I prefer Botch. I listen to American Nervoso (1998) and We Are The Romans (2000) way more frequently than Calculating Infinity. If memory serves, Botch actually pre-dated DEP.
I’ll be the first to admit that DEP on that Calculating Infinity tour was one of the craziest live experiences ever, but if I could go back and see one or the other, it would be Botch.
Deaf Club is pretty sweet, more like the Locust meets Calculating Infinity, but that recent cover they released (Broken Face) is 🤯
There would be no dep without botch but Chris pennie is my favorite drummer haha
Brian Cook is the man.
wow thats some good quality for that time. i was four at that time. never had the chance to see botch live. so thanks alot for sharing
i miss botch, and these arms are snakes, and cave in.
literally those three, couldnt be better said
They’re back
@@mondrian5620 hell yes. 7 years of tears.
@@mondrian5620 cave in is but botch isn't :( they aren't touring or writing any more music after the last new single
@@theradiantchild love cave in too but damn.. you’re right.. I guess we’ll see.
wow, thanks for sharing!!! AMAZING versions of both songs!!! botch at their peak of intensity!
synchro pocket mosh at 7:52 was my favourite part
3. Thank God For Worker Bees
4. C. Thomas Howell As The "Soul Man"
there can only be one best band in the world i guess.
My thoughts exactly
True. Still listen to American Nervoso and WATR to this day. They were something truly special. Super grateful I happened to be alive at the right time and place to see them live countless times.
God I miss these guys. Glad to see they aren’t totally forgotten. It’s rare I hear anyone talking about Botch these days.
When I hear bands like Great Falls still making god tier music, I can't help but think of how if Botch returned my mind might snap me out of the matrix...
I love the hands-in-pockets guy at the end. Even the reluctant dance.
THEYRE BACK!!!
@vsshark I'm re-listening to all their songs to keep them alive!!!! miss 'em too
2:46 on is just brutal.....I miss Botch....
in seattle at this time we just had no idea what we had here. it was too foreign to people. we should have woken up to what was happening with this.
at least u got botch spawns now right after, norma jean , everytime i die and such
Sometimes I have people over and I'll pick up a guitar and plug into an amp and play a couple Botch riffs and they look at me like I just fell out of the sky.
why cant bands be this smart anymore..
Holy fuck man this is some savage shit fucking love this band
the madness! WHY DID BOTCH HAVE TO DIVIDE!!!???
i miss them so much.
What a set
Fucking hell. That was an incredible opening to a song. Looks like knudson is controlling the lights with a footswitch too. Rad.
The guy controlling the lights was Ben Verellen, brother of Dave Verellen and now into Helms Alee and @VerellenAmps (and many others incredible projects). I talked with him a couple of years ago at a Helms Alee show in mighty Ljubljana and he told me he clearly remember the gig in Ajdovscina
Dave is controlling an AB box that controls which guitar cabs (left or right or both) are engaged. Switching from just left to left and right doubles the volume obviously, and makes for an explosive dynamic. He also used a line 6 delay pedal for stuff like the second song in this video.
God I miss this fucking band so much.
unbelievable!
plain awesome!
Freaking legends ! So bad that they were so underrated at their time.
The sound of the video is pretty shitty but the band is so damn good at this venue that it made me forget that! Thanks for sharing
DEP, Botch, Converge, Skycamefalling. 4 horseman of the 90’s ‘hardcore’ scene.
Botch, Coalesce, Converge, Training for Utopia .. w.90's Zao as the 5th.
Fuck yes!
its weird to think that Dave is in Minus The Bear now....i love them too tho
Fuck...this video is amazing. THANKS!
always wondered how he played the tapping part of c thomas howell
Holy fuck
Slovenia knows how 2 rock
sLOVEnia
@Coleman7293 Thank god for the worker bees
what song is at 5:40?
thomas howell as the soul man
My fav part of the show - 1:10 is fuckin' nuclear blast! :D
5:29 😌
YES
@dopethrone88 LOL
Sweet dance moves by the Euro Weenies.
ah ah i was there! XD
Dave's so thin.
Io li vidi in quel tour qualche giorno prima a Padova in spalla ai Dillinger Escape Plan e Shora.🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 metal HC anni 90