In the midst of a massive, 58-date trek across the United States, Go Ahead And Die (GAAD) brought their Unhealthy Mechanisms Tour 2024 to Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey this past Friday night. February 9.
Formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 2020, GAAD features iconic vocalist and guitarist Max Cavalera (co-founder of Sepultura) and his son, singer/guitarist, Igor Amadeus Cavelara. The thrash metal outfit is rounded out by Johnny Valles (Black Braid, Healing Magic) behind the kit and touring bassist Jackie Cruz, best known for her work with Jade Helm.
Touring in support of their sophomore album (Unhealthy Mechanisms, Nuclear Blast Records) released in October 2023, GAAD were supported by Bodybox, a slam death metal foursome hailing from Orlando, Florida.
After a brief delay due to a technical difficulty with the sound system, GAAD took the stage at 10:10 pm and got right down to business. A circle mosh pit of already sweaty bodies – a direct result of Bodybox’s preceding performance – quickly re-formed in front of the intimate stage, as less brave souls seeking shelter (present company included!) scurried to the sidelines.
The 15 song, 70–minute set of punk-like infused energy was highlighted by aggressive lyrics, frenetic guitar riffs, distorted bass lines and smash-mouth drumming from select Unhealthy Mechanisms tracks (ten in total), with five more lifted from their self-titled, debut studio album released in 2021.
Watch GAAD perform their opening two numbers at Dingbatz, “Desert Carnage” and “Split Scalp,” below.
Bodybox Setlist: Angeldust > Skante > Methed Out > Leech > Carving > Scratch Offs & Hookers > Dick > Skimping > Cletus > Doublewide Stomp
Go Ahead And Die Setlist: Desert Carnage > Split Scalp > Tumors > Truckload Full of Bodies > Toxic Freedom > No Easy Way Out > M.D.A. (Most Dangerous Animal) > Chasm > I.C.E. Cage > Prophet’s Prey > Cyber Slavery > Worth Less Than Piss > Blast Zone > Unhealthy Mechanisms > Drug-O-Cop
UPCOMING GO AHEAD AND DIE TOUR DATES
2/13 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
2/14 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
2/15 – Syracuse, NY @ The Song & Dance
2/16 – Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
2/17 – Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedrafts
2/18 – New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground
2/20 – Columbus, OH @ Skully’s Music Diner
2/21 – Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
2/22 – Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle Brewing
2/23 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
2/24 – McHenry, IL @ The Vixen
2/25 – St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club
2/26 – Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium
2/27 – Des Moines, IA @ xBK
2/28 – Kansas City, MO @ Record Bar
2/29 – Omaha, NE @ Wating Room
3/01 – Denver, CO @ HQ
3/02 – Greeley, CO @ Moxi Theater
3/05 – Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
3/06 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
3/07 – Boise, ID @ Neurolux
3/08 – Seattle, WA @ Substation
3/09 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
3/10 – Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
3/11 – Redding, CA @ The Dip
3/12 – Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
3/14 – San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
3/15 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Atrium At The Catalyst
3/16 – Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s
3/18 – Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brewing
3/19 – North Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory
3/20 – Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewing
3/21 – Long Beach, CA @ Alex’s Bar
3/22 – Pomona, CA @ Glass House Concert Hall
3/23 – Yuma, AZ @ Red Moon Ale House
3/24 – Jerome, AZ @ Puscifer The Store
BODYBOX
GO AHEAD AND DIE
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