First off let me start by saying Luc Lemay of Gorguts is one
of the most approachable, energetic, and passionate people I have met. Before
the Return of Gorguts show even started, he was selling shirts and albums, but
it just wasn’t that. He was shaking hands, taking pictures (something I unfortunately
didn’t do because my camera on my phone sucks), and basically thanking anyone
who would listen for coming out to the show. The venue was small, but it was
perfect for that intimate Gorguts experience. The band was touring for their
new album Colored Sands, their first new album in 12 years. Man, is the
album a killer and as of right now one of my favorites for 2013. The opening
track “Le Toit Du Monde” starts the album with some heavy riffs and is one of 3
new songs they played last night. The song is just straight out cool because it
has the heaviness, but at points he makes it sound like he is distant and
ambient. Then the technicality of the song kicks in and just leaves you
breathless. The band also played “An Ocean Of Wisdom” and “Forgotten Arrows”,
both adding to an unforgettable show. The album title track, which was not
played, is Luc Lemay showcasing his all-around musical abilities, as well
bringing on the crushing power of his technical death metal. The album even
features a track that is strictly a symphony called “The Battle of Chamdo” and
after hearing it, you will definitely be ready to throw on some old school
armor and battle it out. The album is worth
listening to once, twice, a couple hundred times, and well at least twice a
day. The album is amazing, the concert was unforgettable, and Luc Lemay is a
cool guy in a great band.
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