“We’ve been waiting here a couple of hours to be on the front row for Beartooth. This is my second time seeing them. The music they make speaks to a lot of people; it’s like an inspiration. Lyrically, some of their songs help a lot of people through dark times and everything like depression and anxiety or the loss of a friend or a family member. These songs help them cope with it. Help them see light through their darkest hours.

“On top of that, their music freaking slaps. If you don’t like screaming, you might not like them.” 

“You feel everything being in the front. It’s a physical experience. I want to go all out and feel the bass. It’s grounding to have that.” 

“I’m 30 and believe that if I didn’t go deaf, I didn’t do it right. I’ve been doing metal vocals and bass since I was 15.”

“I just started with harsh vocals about a year ago, but I’ve been playing guitar since 2019. As a musician, I love hearing other bands and understanding the technical part of what goes into their production–what it looks like for them to perform,

“You should check them out. Look up ‘Might Love Myself,’ ‘I was Alive,’ and ‘Attn.’ If you like it, got to ‘RIPT Tide’.”