Alexisonfire Reading Festival 2015-08-29 | 720p

[@joelpilotte5233]

Whoever recorded and mixed this audio did an unbelievable job. I've been coming back to this video for years.

[@zvljoe3542]

Same here! Their audio dudes has been doing an awesome job for their live videos.

[@Nuceful]

The guitars are so low in the mix...

[@joelpilotte5233]

@@Nuceful Guitars are usually too high in a mix for live videos. I find this video to be pretty even at least to my ears.

[@Vinnytrampolini]

Facts

[@xirisAB]

The whole mix has been high cut pretty aggressively.

[@Kasiahildebrandt]

I come here at least once a week

[@Slice615]

Same!

[@Mike-zf4xg]

it's like a local dive bar

[@fabiospollon3189]

this is definitely one of the most enjoyable concert to watch repeatedly! Doing the same of you!

[@TriforcePunk]

This makes me come once a week as well.

[@Gab-br-z3d]

I'm here again for the 134314 time

[@obw.3879]

Just listened to Dog’s Blood in this video for the 178th time. Now I’m climbing Mount Everest blindfolded with no clothes on. What happened.

[@brucewayne475]

I fucking love this performance of dogs blood Holy shit it's insane !

[@Thelifeofsteveo]

I thought it was just me who came back to this video for the Dogs Blood performance. Dallas's voice in it..... Goosebumps everytime!!!

[@mrmatthews18]

Dogs bloods should have been the closing song. Was epic

[@MickeyKraut419]

There's something just timeless about this performance. It captured the same intensity and energy they had the first time I ever saw and heard them in 2004 when they were opening for Silverstein. You could tell this was one of the first times they got together and performed after breaking up where you can get a sense that the band still felt the spark they did in the beginning. Their music means more than ever now since the fans thought we'd lost them. The ever blossoming timbre of Dallas's voice, the energy that Chris and Wade bring to the stage, the frenetic chaos George contributes, and Jordan's locked in cadence... AOF are one of the bands whose blend of energy, riffs, poetry, and humility that have and will always resonate deeply with those of us that have always felt like we were the odd one out in the crowd. It's an incredible feeling having seen them return with new music, a new album and touring again. This past Wednesday was the first time I could take advantage of the opportunity to see them live in 18 years. A 2 hour set of the same energy they delivered at this performance in Reading and in that seedy dungeon of a hotel bar called Ace's Basement in Greensboro, NC all those years ago. Finding myself now on the wiser side of 40, I look back at all their music has meant throughout my 20s and 30s... They are one of the few bands I can say that truly enriched my life and helped tremendously to carry me through the darker times, so I extend my most sincere gratitude to Dallas, George, Wade, Chris, Jordan, and Jesse and want to thank you all for sharing the parts of yourselves that have made your music the treasure that it is.

[@donatodelia7082]

No doubt my man. I've been a fan since day one and to be honest it was like 2001 and I saw an ad with their weird name and I just checked them out. The rest is history.

[@revolutions4621]

Thank you for your words. More power to AOF and you as well!

[@sobredosis2]

amen to that my good friend

[@KinoRunner_]

Great writeup chief. Big respect for hanging on this long.

[@alexandercowlishaw]

Christ, you nailed it

[@donatodelia7082]

The drummer gets overlooked so much in this band. He's incredible

[@xkaokdkl11933]

He's a big reason they really took off IMO

[@mrmatthews18]

Good ol Jordan Hastings.

[@swiftkck]

lets not forget Jesse Ingelevics

[@daneblackburn2803]

I have been listening to them a lot the last few days and i keep saying the same thing to myself. His fills are so awesome.

[@kyleleon85]

Fuck I absolutely love these guys. Seriously. Who's with me?!!

[@JinxMarie1985]

Me!!!

[@FreeBelarus1]

Wish I could get to Alexisonfire performance once in my life 😢

[@qpphil5150]

I'm with you

[@harlandyeo5484]

St Catharines, Ontario, Canada hometown. Home show concert Saturday July 8th after many years

[@renatatarresan]

THIS SHOW WILL NEVER GET OLD!

[@firedustmusicz]

ESSE SHOW É MT BOM AAAAAAA

[@ostankovalex1176]

Damn, I so f''cking miss them.

[@digatrondave]

THEONLYBANDEVER

[@warmwinter5024]

Actually they'r back

[@MrStehooper]

#THEONLYBANDEVER

[@Dawes2211]

Setlist: 0:00 Accidents 4:09 Boiled Frogs 8:46 Old Crows 13:08 The Northern 18:30 We Are the Sound 23:12 .44 Caliber Love Letter 28:20 Dog's Blood 34:17 Drunks, Lovers, Sinners and Saints 38:06 This Could Be Anywhere in the World 42:20 Young Cardinals

[@qpphil5150]

thank you, man!

[@jymjr]

Legend

[@natalia9721]

👍

[@A92_]

thank youuuuu

[@dmagin777]

thanks bruhh

[@bleakmindedness5319]

That drummer never ceases to amaze me.

[@AW-om6ed]

He has an amazing flow.

[@Jvdg3m3nt]

Plays in Billy Talent now too. Also check out his own band "Say Yes," Hastings is a madman.

[@pollyanna147]

Was he in grade or somehow hollow? Beyond tight

[@josephgalati6929]

Makes sense billy talent is from toronto area

[@hugorezende199]

yeah, indeed. Even being a fan of Progmetal, this guy is solid and groovy without being an overplaying guy. Really a great drummer with great feeling and sound.

[@ArjanFFP]

that bassplayer is one intense fella! love it!!!

[@wmb2k5]

Hewasonfire

[@ascarinights]

Chrisonfire

[@shottingham]

Chris Steele is pretty much the most enigmatic and most intense bassists to ever exist.

[@chuckjamesnorris5928]

sugar boogers

[@garriemcallister8161]

@@shottingham really?

[@jayybren]

Top 5 best bands in Canadian history.

[@shortk23]

The effort/energy in Dog's Blood is why Alexisonfire will forever be top 5 all-time for me.

[@ericlutz7939]

one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. no question

[@d.almeida3633]

shortk23 dogs blood was sick!!!!

[@CardiffMark]

Cocaine is a helluva drug *sniff chris sniff*

[@dastobek]

FUCK THIS PLACE UP

[@feral8163]

Steele's fucking eyes say it all, man

[@mark7166]

Accidents has got to be the best song to start a set with. Such a wicked tune!

[@JinxMarie1985]

YES!!

[@superunknown2812]

Definitely one of there best and to get the crowd movin that's for sure.

[@ryanwilliamson1873]

Drunks, Lovers, Sinners and Saints for me as an opener but Accidents is sick

[@mark7166]

@@ryanwilliamson1873 That's a good one too!

[@hallkane88]

One of my favourites of their songs. When I saw them at a fairly small venue, I went in the pit for this song and got absolutely battered, it went off.

[@lockcameron1]

probably watched this show 50+ times, everything about it is perfect.

[@nickisbad]

One of the most powerful live performances I've come across, no bullshit, just rocking out! Been coming back to this for 5 years!

[@stevemiddleton9885]

This has been my go to video on KZbin for the last few years. This gig is f'ing special! How much I wish I was there! I'll still be here in 20 years time 😂

[@mrmatthews18]

Me too brother

[@MrJmwilmott]

300 million times i play this video and its still incredible. If this was night and the crowd wasnt baked, it would be one of the best live gigs of all time. Outrageously good!

[@Sheepie1985]

This is hands down one of the best live performances of not just AOF, but of any band at Reading Festival.

[@MrPart2]

I always come back to this performance. I've re-watched it so many times. Dallas is pouring out his soul on Dog's Blood.

[@MrPart2]

I'm back!

[@michalstanek7343]

@@MrPart2 Welcome back! Dog's blood is something.. something out this world when Dallas kicks in around 32:47.. maaan.. goosebumps every time I hear that.

[@christopherroth86]

@@michalstanek7343 Have you heard the Dog's Blood recording from the House of Strombo recording? The music mix is beyond studio quality and Dal's vocals just kill.

[@michalstanek7343]

@@christopherroth86 Yes I did, sir! Another amazing live set with even better mix, full of emotions & feelings! happiness by the kilowatt is just.. too much to handle from the House of Strombo recording!!!!

[@MrPart2]

Oh, and I'm back again!

[@yahgoplayer]

32:46 WHAT A VOICE !

[@furthurondown]

not listening to any of DG's solo stuff? he's fucking amazing

[@91lemlem]

One of very few I think sound better live than recording. Real emotive sounds.

[@wce_fan]

Fucking incredible!

[@raneen23]

He is soooo amazing. Saw him live solo and it was just 😍😍😍

[@juniorsantana3489]

His voice is so powerful goddamn

[@ryanstorey1394]

Alexisonfire true Canadian gem ❤

[@KinoRunner_]

Among the greatest (next-to) reunion shows that ever were. What a way to shake a band back to life.

[@chrishall1923]

wade is a canadian treasure

[@chrishall1923]

also george is a canadian cliche lmao

[@nathanthomson1931]

So proud these guys are Canadian. They totally revolutionized the punk/hardcore/post-hardcore scene here and blew the doors wide open

[@robertswrecks]

I remember watching the Pulmonary Archery video debut on much music for the first time when I was 12 years old and I remember thinking to myself "THIS is what music should be"

[@tenrc26]

Woooo 🇨🇦

[@91lemlem]

it fucking went off during Dog's Blood. Can't believe this was almost a year ago. Best day.

[@thebusdriversupreme]

bruh,,,,the bass player was in a different dimension. Beautiful.

[@norraaaaa]

love that guy at 4:57

[@MrPart2]

Fcuking love that guy.

[@otaviominetto]

guy at 4:57 please send me your facebook

[@jpdsbarros]

i want to sing with all my heart, just like him

[@paulx3274]

@@SuperLadyslayer Same same! I was there too and was going mental, 1 month today they're gonna fuck the ass off of Ally pally! 🤟🏻

[@therapist6328]

This is the headliner as far as that guy is concerned. Awesome

[@andygladue3851]

I wish this crowd was engaged. Its hard to watch these beauts tearing apart that stage and everyone just stands there.

[@9385dee7]

Those vocals are so incredible. An exact reenactment of the album. Wowzers.

[@bryanbaez4412]

Way better. These guys don’t stop refining their craft

[@_Bandit88]

They sound exactly like the Cd. Amazing.

[@unholyparagon5366]

You have sound techs like myself to thank for that😊😊😊

[@nightw4tchman]

They sounded better if anything.

[@MardyBum100291]

Actually, we have the people playing the instruments to thank for that.@@unholyparagon5366

[@thelionzmusic]

MardyBum100291 nah, it’s actually like 80% the sound engineers. You even have them to thank for the CD sounding how it does, the band plays the instruments but if it wasn’t for the vision of the audio engineers/producers, half these bands wouldn’t sound how they do. Sometimes the producers even help the band re-write songs etc. Yes the musicians are crazy talented, but the producers/audio engineers play a bigger part in the bands sound than you’d think.

[@garfieldloveslasagne]

@@thelionzmusic best comment EVER.

[@MeticulousSports]

Saw these boys in 2019 at Blues Fest in Ottawa. Been coming back to this weekly since to relieve that night. Never let Alexisonfire die, one of the most under appreciated bands in Canadian history

[@marcussemfiltro9368]

This show saved my life so many times....

[@hearingvisions7307]

Only alexis made open air venues feel like they're playing in a school hall. Always energy. Always brought 100% volume. fuck yeah!!

[@davidkoidl950]

The best 1-2 punch of "whoa whoa whoa" songs ever to start a concert. Plus I love how psyched George is about his own songs when he is not singing.

[@mrmatthews18]

During the northern there's a bit where they all walk to the front of the stage....really stands out that they have 4 front men. Best band ever in my opinion ❤❤

[@juniorsantana3489]

Just came here again to say that I am going to see them live at Lollapalooza Brazil 2022, just can't believe I'm gonna see my fav band 😭😭😭

[@everettbohan7244]

Enjoy it brother, much love and jealousy from Canada!! \m/

[@shottingham]

I'm still trying to figure how and if I can go to both Slam Dunk dates next year! Can't wait!

[@K1MDRACUL4]

e aí, como foi? comecei a ouvir esses caras agora. banda incrível!

[@juniorsantana3489]

@@K1MDRACUL4 acabou que eu vendi o ingresso do lolla e comprei o show que fizeram com o A Day To Remember na Audio, foi foda pra um caralho! Inclusive tem um shorts no meu perfil de “Accidents”

[@therapist6328]

I saw them 2 weeks ago. They crushed it. How werr they 2 years ago?

[@boblarry7879]

This is a .44 caliber love letter straight from my heart. Man listening to this show is nostalgic as hell.

[@speedball10169]

Here we are in 2020, this band STILL fucking rages! One of my all time favorite live bands. Them and Thursday are my top 2.

[@seanthornton5421]

I could literally watch this set every day for a month and not get sick of it.

[@guihoriuchi]

10 years since then and i am still here

[@alexisonfire2076]

I see these 'old guys' doing this after getting retired once from music, and see the other shows at the same festival, and realize that Alexisonfire schooled them all big time. That Dog's blood part after the calm...its just insane. They will always be legends. Too bad they didn't come to Portugal yet

[@bubbabear244]

The mix on this performance is incredible. And Wade is rocking an OVO sweater.

[@coxy2090]

I was there for this. Was amazed they were playing main stage and only 4 off headline. But absolutely incredible, class is permanent. And recently saw them at Brixton Academy and so glad they're even more than the band they used to be

[@calsmith89]

The Only Pod Ever brought me here. Hi to the hosts if they ever see this comment 👋 keep up the good work.

[@taustoFARANTO]

38:40 best definition about what music and festivals are

[@epistolaris]

lmao the guy next to him looked like he couldn't care less. flannel guy, if i was there i would be singing my heart out with you!!!

[@lucassimaoguitar]

2019? Anyone else? Happy new year!

[@juliochirinos3285]

27-02-2020. Happy New Year!

[@faithjenner4588]

2024!

[@85prp]

2002, they were one of the first post hardcore bands that fuzed emo with metal, with melodic singing with an emotional tone, fuzed with hard rock and metal screaming....its been copied a million times, but not many bands did this in 2002, underoath was one of the first too

[@theaspiration]

Underoath feel like cheap garbage to me. Up against a band that isn't just singing pop songs to a "heavy" soundtrack, they really come across very lame to me. Alexisonfire is a much better band, instrumentally, vocally and lyrically. I'm not saying they aren't kinda guilty of some of the lame sad guy lyrics but they're fewer and far between and weren't playing the "I'm with jesus" angle. Underoath started off as a very good, very heavy blackened death metal sounding band only to simplify and codify their sound to the 15yo emo audience of the time. After Dallas Taylor left, there isn't a single song I can palate from them. AOF, on the other hand, never struck me to have written songs with the sole purpose of pleasing their fans. They appeared to me, at the time and even now, as a band that wrote what they wanted to write and happened to be stoked when people liked their new music.

[@alexisonf1re211]

You have to wonder where Steele goes during an Alexis set. It's amazing to see. He's so detached...

[@bradtalksforengland]

Brilliant band, I met them at Birmingham academy in the early 2000's, they got steven crowder on vox, who could want more

[@benjaminelkins-green4013]

Still the only band ever. Also, how is this mixed so well?! I come back to this video weekly, it's incredible

[@devonlindsay5784]

Best Performance of All Time!!!!! Absolute beauties repping us Canadians!!

[@therevolution91]

This is probably one of the best recorded concerts I have ever seen soundwise. 🤘

[@irishrover9332]

Too bad the crowd was mega mega boring and lame, wouldn't have happened in the early 90s. What a bunch of boring kids! Hardly jumping nor crowd surfing, hilarious! What a snooze fest

[@brians5469]

31:04 when the drugs really kick in. I love you guys one of the greatest bands I've ever seen live.

[@fructosecoma]

sheeeeeeesh

[@dannyb016]

I've watched this set countless amounts of times now and pretty sure that's Daniel Ricciardo smiling away up in the VIP section 41:59😄Know he's a big Alexis fan what a legend 🙌

[@darylneate5475]

The sound engineers at Reading and Leeds are amazing 👏 😍

[@brittanyloveslove]

I literally come here everyday.

[@olivierdaoust9523]

what amazes me the most is that they sound so good (specially the vocals) without in-ears monitors

[@superunknown2812]

Alexisonfire never disappoints when it comes to playing live,seen many live shows and they always sound just like off the album and there performance is always energetic,Canadian Proud for these guys very lookin forward to the new album.

[@brodylanetx]

Camera quality is gorgeous

[@bobballard3146]

Welcome back boys - good to see Alexis still going strong in 2019.

[@creativeamerican8811]

24:02 Finally good to see a video of good parenting on the internet.

[@ah-ie9dy]

lol thought the same! Love the idea of a young parent going 'no you need to see this, this was mummy's favourite band as a teenager and you need to understand the importance of this song'

[@therapist6328]

I took my oldest son (4 years old) to his first 2 concerts in 2003/4. Toronto. First was White Stripes. Second was Alexisonfire. I was 5 for my first show (The Who). Raised right.

[@TomWhaley621]

This is probably my favorite AOF performance on KZbin. Unreal version of "Accidents" kicking it all off.

[@hugorezende199]

Drummer and guitarrist voice are really stealing the whole show. So much good energy from this performance

[@JinxMarie1985]

Dallas or the bassist??

[@hugorezende199]

@@JinxMarie1985 Dalas for sure haha, now i know he is the City and Colous singer

[@JinxMarie1985]

@@hugorezende199yes thats well known. There are two guitarists and a bassist. All of them can sing.

[@CardiffMark]

The energy, passion & ferocity in that 4 song closer portion, is exactly why this is one of the best bands of their generation. CAN FUCKING FEEL IT THROUGH THE SCREEN.

[@irishrover9332]

Too bad the crowd was mega mega boring and lame, wouldn't have happened in the early 90s. What a bunch of boring kids! Hardly jumping nor crowd surfing, hilarious! What a snooze fest

[@bringthatnoise]

The only band ever.

[@JinxMarie1985]

Yassss

[@martingirvan7503]

One of the best live performances on KZbin

[@kerosene2355]

¡Te amo Alexisonfire!

[@bryanbaez4412]

They’re always finding ways to play their old songs. This performance encapsulates how creative and innovative band. Every aspect of their musicianship improving. This video is timeless

[@Aliseah]

one of the most incredible sets i've experienced encapsulated in a video i can come back to whenever i miss it

[@Christine_Lawson]

Still listen to Alexisonfire all the time ❤ My sister made me an Alexisonfire TShirt

[@bluesful]

One of these best live shows that's ever been uploaded to KZbin.

[@jacktr0n]

still watching this show after all these years. amazing.

[@Janaya-fs8iz]

This June would’ve been the 20th anniversary of Watch Out! Imagine if they would’ve done a tour for that’ ugh 😩

[@mrmatthews18]

Probably their best set. ❤

[@legogeek66]

no matter if in 2007... 2017.. and now 2020... the reaction is always the same when i hear dallas green.

[@Robaiire425]

God... This band will always have my heart... Come back full time please!!!-!

[@thomassingleton9501]

this set never stops being epic!!

[@ryant3922]

Amazing. Please don't take this away

[@makesomebacon]

I never realized how amazing wade is.

[@carlosmedrano5854]

This is the first time I listen to Alexisonfire and I LOVE THEM!!!!

[@K1MDRACUL4]

SAME HERE 3 YEARS LATER

[@mazedmarky]

did I just hype for 46 minutes and loved it AOF

[@fiefdom3751]

Drummer is such a beast I love it

[@APPEALtoFEAR]

Wow, George sounds really good live.

[@mrdowps2633]

This makes me so happy :D

[@ignaciomorin8176]

This Could Be Anywhere in the World is one of the greatest songs ever written.

[@drummaboi5879]

Alexisonfire opened soo many doors musically 4other bands. they always will be kings of the underground

[@FangedBaby99]

Still coming back to this monthly haha

[@capitalprice]

this concert should be watched with a glass of wine

[@johnjesusiskingofkings1770]

That was fucking amazing. I have been buying their albums since 2005 also a Dallas Green fan and this was awesome. Some point mid-way in the show the detonated along with the crowd becoming an orgasmic experience of love and amazingness through till the ending

[@AnarcoRua]

Que plateia mais parado... Impossível não sentir vontade de sair socando todo mundo quanto toca alexisonfire, é chute e porradaria para todo canto com a energia que a música transpassa !!

[@miorhezri]

Watching this video in 2018. Damn I feel 12 years younger again😂😂😂 Amazing band. I've been listening to them since 2006

[@peterdolving7129]

This is fire. Thank you.

[@pierconverge]

You rock, guys! With love from SP, saw you at Cine Joia, SP, Brazil, unforgettable.

[@Admjoh]

Best KZbin recommend this year. I have been missing some Alexisonfire in my life lately.

[@ct9693]

Most solid Reading set I've seen. Crowd to match too :)

[@SCG77]

so good a band with 3 voices of 3 level of intensity.

[@jorgerios1616]

The energy emitted by these dudes could power all of NYC for a month

[@Denka187]

how good can it get , what a explosion of energy - amazing amazing amazing

[@AndysEdits]

For those who are interested the best song in the world starts at 38:00

[@Lookatthosechimkens]

+AndysEdits lol damn right ty! got chills watching it live my favorite song now and forever!

[@thechoozenone3209]

fuck yeah

[@Dilemma009]

band sounds really good live, both vocals are sooo top notch.