Gothic Theatre
The Showdown
Metal—the one word that describes The Showdown. Emerging from Elizabethton, Tenn., this crushing five-piece band has crafted an epic heavy metal sound for listeners who enjoy their music relentless. The Showdown�s style shifts effortlessly and unforgivingly from Southern rock to European death and everything in between. Lyrically, their writing tells of heroism, sojourns and battles of life; melodically, their crushing rhythm and articulate guitar play takes the listener on a roller-coaster ride of emotion. The result is a brutal and honest anthem for the youth of today in the form of “A Chorus of Obliteration,” the group�s debut album.
Produced by Bruce Fitzhugh (lead singer, Living Sacrifice), “A Chorus of Obliteration” showcases a sound that will instantly appeal to fans of Shadows Fall and Lamb of God, a wide-ranging style that defies subgenres but stays true to the core values of heavy metal. Think intensity and articulation; think reckless abandon with utmost urgency.
Better yet, don�t think—just listen.
The Showdown have shared the stage with As I Lay Dying, Underoath and Haste the Day, and their live show is everything a metal fan could hope for. The group puts their hearts on the table in an effort to connect, both musically and emotionally, with their audiences, and their energy is addictive. �I guarantee that we will give 110 percent at playing as heavy as we can,� says vocalist David Bunton. Guitarist/vocalist Josh Childers adds, �We all like to have fun with it; we�re not angry people, and we think our live show reflects that.�
So metal fans take heed: The Showdown is here in full force, with as much crunch and scream and breakdown as anyone. Just remember, they�re not afraid to be loud, and they�re not afraid to have fun�it�s as simple as that. �We aren�t striving to be whatever-core; we don�t claim to be anything other than a heavy metal band,� muses Josh. �We want to play metal, make friends, and lift kids up.�
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