SWORN VENGEANCE 4 14 2000 GILMAN ST. from Eric 31 on Vimeo.
This set was filmed back in April of 2000 at Gilman St. by Eric Fortner, formerly of Downshift (pre-Sworn Vengeance to those unaware). I remember that this show was a few months prior to the release of “Domination” and in my opinion Sworn Vengeance were probably at their heaviest, and for lack of a better term, most brutal at this point. This was also one of their famous “weapons shows”, for those wondering what Ryan is throwing out into the crowd (cheap plastic swords, haha…). The band’s line-up at the time consisted of Ryan, Marc, Brian, Dan and Carl, probably their best line-up in my opinion.
Following some member changes and a drastic change in their style, Sworn Vengeance disbanded in early 2002. To those who don’t know, Dan now plays guitar in Set Your Goals and Carl Sings for First Blood. Special thanks to Eric for filming this all those years ago, hopefully he doesn’t mind me posting this video. The rest of the show looked something like this (although I think CFTC cancelled and was replaced by Second Coming):
I don't mind at all. Glad to share this stuff. It had been sitting in a box with a bunch of Downshift stuff for years. I agree that this was the strongest and best lineup of SV.
ReplyDeleteOne of two shows maybe that we played as TA. I think I have most of this show on tape as well.
ReplyDeleteeric - thanks for sharing man, it's much appreciated. i am hoping to post some downshift material in the near future as well (just trying to get a hold of scans of the soul stealer and nineteen ninety hate demo covers, please let me know if you can help/have them). i really loved sv but they were just never the same after this...
ReplyDeletegreg - threat assessment ruled, i seem to remember you guys covering negative approach and maybe af at this show (and probably danville too). would love to see that video...