On this night, Interseed was chosen to open up the bill. This is an important gig for Interseed. This is a young, local band which has played The Pound before, winning a "battle of the bands" contest and bringing with them to the gig, a sizeable contingent of family and fans. They did not disappoint and steamrolled through an impressive set. There’s a lot to like about Interseed. They show a rare ability for younger bands to take their music seriously. All of the band members have chops, meaning they can flat out play their instruments. The vocalist is equally as adept in having a clear singing voice but can shift to growling. That’s a good combination to have.

 As expected, a mosh pit was generated and an enthusiastic audience response almost immediately into Interseed’s first song. Out of curiosity, I listened to their recorded material available at their web site prior to the gig. It’s strong stuff -- polished and ready for label promotion. As far as what style of music they play, I would call it a mixture of influences. However, in today’s market, they would fall under the Gothenburg mantle where so many bands exist. This would be my only critique of Interseed’s style. It’s a tough row to hoe in that market right now and I’m not hearing a whole lot of difference in what they do and what bands like Soilwork or Scar Symmetry (for example) are doing. Interseed does it very well. They are passionate, hungry about their playing, get the crowds into it but I wonder where they can go with it in such a crowded market. Locally, I feel they will continue to make a name for themselves, either individually or as part of the same band.