The show was put together last minute but the
turnout was great. This was Sworn In's third time in Buffalo and
vocalist Tyler Dennen noticed some of the same faces. He ordered fans
that knew the lyrics to come up to the front and scream them. Piles of
people climbed over each other, grabbing for Dennen's mic during "The
Opportunist" while some of the more hardcore kids moshed and danced in
the pit.
Sworn
In also performed "Start", "Apex", and "Three Cheers" which kept the
crowd motivated and led to a monitor being broken. Oops. The band's
energy on stage did not falter for their whole set and once again, they
impressed me.
When
"Let Down" started, the entire crowd began to push forward so they
could scream the infamous "I'd rather be letdown than be a letdown
BLEGH" line. Of course, people were flying over each other to reach the
stage. One fan was pulled up on stage to do guest vocals.
After a pleading chant of one more song, Sworn In obliged with "The Deviant" in an attempt to give Buffalo a raging send off.
Opening acts included Buffalo locals Artemis and
Makhai, Syracuse band Jonestown, and Poughkeepsie based Ascensions who
all contributed to the brutal atmosphere and helped get the crowd pumped
for Sworn In.
Sworn In is definitely here to stay and the future
is only looking brighter for them- their album is expected in late
winter. Give them a like on Facebook to see when they'll hit your
hometown.
-Fe