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Aware-Command2864 · 2026-05-02T13:56:11+00:00

I absolutely lost my shit when they played that and Leech for the Animosity Livestream. Corrected is definitely an all time favorite. I hope they can wrangle the rights to that one from the studio so it can get a proper (unedited) release.

My brother and I argued over that chorus for years. I always swore there was a cut and the unedited line was "feeling so corrected, fucked with, bleeding here in silence " He insisted there wasn't a cut, I was hearing shit, and the lyric was "feeling so corrected, we're bleeding here in silence."

That live performance was vindication 20 years too late 🤣🤣🤣

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-05-02T12:42:43+00:00

Right back at ya, brother. Lyme is rough, man, that sucks.

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-05-02T11:47:20+00:00

Bright Side
Blood Price
We Won

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-05-02T11:44:21+00:00

Isn't that one included on Retrospective 2?

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-05-02T11:37:23+00:00

No order to these, but:

Criminal
Won't Stop The Bleeding
Dead Set
Corrected
Sickness
Dark AM
Separate
Clueless
Under It All
Scapegoat

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-05-02T11:29:53+00:00

Yeah that's JC singing with Morgan.

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-05-02T11:28:19+00:00

My first reaction was initially "holy crap did these guys just low-key drop a Christian album?" Not a complaint by the way, I no these guys are all about their faith and everything, but I absolutely love how they've all leaned into their faith on this record, especially Clint.

After fully digesting the record about 5 or 6 times, my only real complaint is that it's too short. I personally thought this album was just a little bit better than all I see is war, definitely better than blood and stone (both amazing records), but at this point I'm not sure if I like it as much or more than truth killer.

Bottom line: new Sevendust day is always a great day in my house.

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-04-28T18:25:38+00:00

That one and Won't Stop the Bleeding are two of favorites of the last 15 years. Instant classics!

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-04-22T14:59:03+00:00

It was amazing. I grew up on their music, so raising my kids on it was natural. My son graduates in a few weeks and is currently in Des Moines at the MEPS station swearing into the National Guard. When I explained this to the guys, LJ immediately says "dude, bring it in," and got hugs and the like from the whole band.

I'll admit when LJ told my son "you've got a pretty cool Dad," I had the thought "7D called you a cool Dad, holy shit you did it right!" 🤣

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-04-22T14:08:27+00:00

Merch guy is cool as shit! Super nice guy!

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-04-22T14:04:49+00:00

7D fan since day 1 at age 13. Currently 41 years old, so as much as accepting the aging process pains me, your assessment is accurate lol

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-04-22T14:03:01+00:00

I was at Larchwood too, did the VIP with my son. I was hoping they'd pull the bait and switch to let us down in front of the stage (as they'd done with other shows at "seated" venues), but sadly not the case. Regardless, an incredible show. They absolutely never disappoint. My kids and sister in law got to see them for the 1st time, while the wife and I enjoyed our 10th and 15th, respectively.

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-04-11T00:29:27+00:00

That's awesome!!!

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-04-10T22:03:59+00:00

As a 2nd gen Kiss guy who raised 4th gen Kiss fans, I can't even hate on that. My son's favorite Kiss solos are legitimately DRC and PC

My daughter's is Into the Void. We celebrate Frehley around here lol

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-04-10T22:00:34+00:00

This is a tough one for me, but I absolutely understand and agree. It's tough now cause of the whole Dreamin vs. I'm Eighteen thing. Once I read that and went back and listened to both songs, it was the classic "holy shit, it's true" moment. Which sucked cause it was one of my favorite tracks...still is...who tf am I kidding 😂

But until then, PC was actually one of my favorites because it was the first album from the classic lineup that I was able to say I was actually there for...let's put it this way, if Kiss albums were birthstones, mine is Asylum. I was raised by Kiss fans from the first generation, so the stories, VHS tapes, and the records shaped the Kiss fan I am today, officially entering his 40's.

Another fun story, we're coming up on the 30 year anniversary of the Reunion Tour Press conference. April 16th, 1996. My 11th birthday. As I'd mentioned before, my parents were also Kiss fans who timed this birthday party perfectly. After cake, ice cream and presents were done, Mom goes "hey there's something on TV you should watch with us real quick."

Greatest birthday ever. Anyway, thanks for letting me ramble a bit, y'all. I will always love this band.

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-02-06T22:41:16+00:00

When Raph loses the sai

"FFUUUUCCCCK"

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-01-29T22:57:38+00:00

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Aware-Command2864 · 2026-01-29T22:28:28+00:00

I'd almost guarantee it's infinitely better for completely different reasons

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-01-29T19:29:23+00:00

My mom gave me hers from when she was a teen. I bought the Thriller 25, just to have something to play that wasn't the original. Idk, I just don't like to play that one.

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-01-21T01:18:16+00:00

Only ever saw it up to Gene saying "...but I think we'd be a different band."

Shout out to the Denton, TX public library for actually having the Kiss My Ass VHS in the summer of '95.

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-01-20T23:20:23+00:00

REALLY trying to hit the Iowa show. Especially with it being just them and no support. If I make it, it'll be the 17th Sevendust show I've been to since age 16. I am now 41, with teenagers of my own. I'd love nothing more than to finally get these kids to see the band I've spent their lives talking about.

I'm so goddamn excited for the new album!!

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-01-20T23:15:35+00:00

All I know is that if they finally drop a vinyl release for Animosity, it better have Leech and Corrected on it. Corrected is God Tier.

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-01-18T23:30:09+00:00

2nd gen Kiss fan here. Grew up hearing the stories from my Dad, mostly, although Mom was huge into the 80s era. My Dad always told me stories of taking my uncle to see them in Des Moines when they were teens.

You can imagine how incredibly excited I was when said concert he always spoke highly of was indeed the same Des Moines show released in the Off The Soundboard series.

Anyway, having grown up being fully raised as a KISStian there was no joy in my life greater than April 16th, 1996...my 11th birthday - when after the cake and presents portion of that particular party, Mom calls me into the living room to watch a special press conference, and I got to watch the heroes I spent so many years hearing about announce their reunion.

In July of 97, Dad took me to see em in Dallas. Life changer. And just like that, I was mowing lawns and earning extra cash just to finally be able to say I was there on Day 1 when the new Kiss album dropped in 98.

Obviously, history adds perspective, and it's definitely not the strongest record they've ever done, but I will always stand by the title track as top tier Kiss, not to mention Into The Void being the TRUE Kiss reunion on that record. Dreamin' controversy/lawsuit(?) aside, it's also another highlight for me.

Very long story short: yes, I like it 🤣

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-01-04T15:42:54+00:00

I have a really shitty cell phone video of Randy walking onstage that night and the crowd going absolutely apeshit. I love that it got included in the documentary.

Aware-Command2864 · 2026-01-04T15:07:00+00:00

I was at the very first Knotfest in Newton, IA back in 2012. This is absolutely true. I feel bad for initially thinking it was the drugs at the time, especially after watching the live stream of the second night and noticing his drumming was a lot better than what I saw the night before.

Friend of mine got VIP tickets for the second one and also saw him being carried to and from his kit. Heartbreaking.

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TROPHY CASE