Big Randy does it again setting up a sweet party at the Pyramid Club (236 W. Lake Street Addison, Illinois). This party animal set the gathering in an upscale club with live music. The band Rhino39 came out and rocked the house with some great heavy metal songs. It was a night to remember. As the evening unfolded, Rhino39, a five piece band took the stage and jammed out powerful pieces of art work. Pentatonic minor guitar riffs, power chords, peddled eighth notes on the bass, and deep throated vocals were the basics of the bands show. The energy that was projected into the audience raged flawlessly throughout the two sets they played.
The bass player had an amazing amplifier that was Earth shattering loud. The clean bottom end rumbling away was larger than life and a driving force behind the band. This bass player was not just pushing high decibels, but is a smoking player as well.
Two guitarists filled the rhythms and leads for this band. The axe handling abilities by both showmen were played out with precision movements. Each one had their own unique styles and proved themselves with the flashy quick riffs. The soloing in the thrash overtures was top notch as well filling the pieces out making each one whole.
Lead singers are a dime a dozen, but good ones are few and far between. The amazing lungs screamed a wide range from the low deep growls to some higher pitched vocal lines. He entertained the crowd and kept the interest of the audience. When it came time for the band to jam or guitar solos to wail, he stepped out of the way rather than hog the show.
The percussive master beat the drums keeping the time and adding flavor and originality to the bands style. The drums filled the club with a mighty strength leaving everyone’s jaw on the floor. He smashed away accenting what the stringed instruments were laying out before him.
The highlight of the evening was when Rhino39 covered the song “Walk” by Pantera. Their rendition was absolutely perfect on many levels that you thought you were listening to the album Vulgar Display of Power. This has been thought of by many fans of Pantera as one of the best metal songs ever to be produced. They might be right. The manly shouting of “RE! Spect! Walk!” filled the room and turned the casual gathering into a kick-ass party. One thing is for sure, Rhino39 will be remembered by everyone that saw them at this party.
The purpose of the evening was to raise enough money for the summer ritual called Woodsbash. The party has always been free to anyone that wants to come out and listen to the music in this BYOB setting. The 2010 financial goal has been reached and the party will commence as scheduled. Big Randy has figured out a way to do this again with the help of his good rockin’ friends. It would be a delight to see Rhino39 play out in the woods this summer. Who knows. Could be a repeat of last years entertainment of HAG and Wicked Soul. Whoever plays this time around it is sure to be the best party of the summer of 2010. Could this be the next summer of love?
