By the time ANTEMASQUE made it to the United States for the second leg of their 2014 tour they had found themselves with a tight hour setlist dominated by the powerful and sprawling Providence. Their performance in Rochester is a strong representation of the band at the time. Cedric’s raspy and harsh vocal style matches Dave’s thundering drums and Omar’s disjointed guitar shrapnel. Providence during this show is a prime example of why many fans were hopeful about this band’s future, believing it could be a promising new direction for the pioneers of The Mars Volta. In hindsight we know that is not the case, but for this brief moment it was okay to ponder.
