If you check out CVLT Nation on the regular, than you know that we totally dig ALPINIST & MASAKARI. Last year, these two bands unified to create what we thought was the spilt of the year, plus they did a nation-wide tour together. When I think of these bands, not only does stellar music come to mind, but I also think about a brotherhood that they share and the respect they have for the people who are into their music. The other day, I got the chance to see footage of one of their gigs in Olympia, WA, at the New Direction Fest. Damn, MASAKARI & ALPINIST ripped a hole in the floor of the venue with a metallic crust onslaught. What’s also compelling about this footage is that these bands are on the same level as the audience, so they exchange high voltages of PMA with the fans! Whoever shot this film did a spectacular job – at times I feel like I’m up front watching them do their thing, and it’s priceless seeing the spirit of D.I.Y in action. I wouldn’t be mad if ALPINIST & MASAKARI did another split, followed by another blistering tour, and I wouldn’t miss it for the fucking world! In the meantime, watch both bands destroy shit in Olympia below & after the jump.
Masakari from New Direction Fest on Vimeo.
Alpinist from New Direction Fest on Vimeo.
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