All Shall Perish & Aborted Brooklyn show recap, photos

Well, folks, it finally happened. All Shall Perish returned for their long-awaited reunion after 11 years, and Brooklyn showed up in force. Literally—the show was completely sold out. The place was fucking PACKED! That’s right, this was just the first of three shows the band is taking on before hitting a festival or two, and if this one was any indication, they’re back with a vengeance.

Now, let’s be real, if you say you can fully understand every word screamed, growled, or gurgled at a death metal show, you’re either lying or have superhuman auditory skills. But hey, that’s part of the fun! You can scream anything you want, and it’ll still look like you know the lyrics. It’s all about the energy, the riffs, and the general chaos that makes you question your life choices in the best way possible. Especially when stage diving into a crowd of kids who are too afraid to catch you.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get heavier, Extermination Dismemberment took things to the next level. Hailing from Ukraine, they brought their signature brand of slamming brutality, proving that distance and conflict couldn’t stop them from delivering absolute devastation on stage. If you didn’t feel the floor shake during their set, were you even there?

Oklahoma’s PeelingFlesh is quickly making a name for themselves, and after this set, it’s easy to see why. Fronted by Damonteal Harris, the band brings a fresh twist to slamming brutality. By incorporating hip-hop elements into their set, they create an unmistakable vibe, seamlessly blending genres in a way that feels both natural and groundbreaking. Harris’s delivery, laced with rhythmic cadences and aggressive energy, gave their set an undeniable groove, turning the pit into a chaotic dance floor. The combination of crushing breakdowns, guttural vocals, and Harris’s ability to command the crowd turned their set into an all-out war zone. And let’s not forget—people showed up early just to catch this performance.

Next was Ingested, who completely devoured the crowd, only adding to the destruction that awaited. The Manchester slam lords pummeled Brooklyn with their signature brutality, making sure everyone left with sore necks, a ton of bruises, and I think I saw a bloody nose or two.

Belgium’s Aborted brought their signature sonic horror show, complete with blast beats that could probably wake the dead. If you like your music disgustingly heavy and completely unforgiving, Aborted always delivers. The singer viciously slapped his head, the stage was covered in severed bodies, and the music was so brutal it could even scare Freddy Krueger in his own nightmare. The fact that Aborted and All Shall Perish shared the same stage is a huge reason this place sold out.

Oakland’s finest All Shall Perish reminded everyone why they were one of the defining bands of deathcore. Blasting through tracks from The Price of Existence and Awaken the Dreamers, they had the crowd in an absolute frenzy. It’s been a long time coming, and their return proved they haven’t lost an ounce of their intensity. From the opening note, the band delivered pure chaos, their signature mix of technical precision and crushing heaviness setting the tone for the night.

The energy in the room surged as they tore through classics like “Eradication,” “Wage Slaves,” and “There Is No Business to Be Done on a Dead Planet”, with the crowd screaming along. The synergy between the band and the audience was electric, and every breakdown felt like a shockwave. Frontman Hernan “Eddie” Hermida commanded the stage with an unrelenting presence, not just because of his monstrous stage energy but also because he bears an uncanny resemblance to Gimli from Lord of the Rings—or, depending on who you ask, Hagrid from Harry Potter. Seamlessly switching between guttural lows and piercing highs, the band’s intricate riffing and punishing blast beats reminded everyone why they were pioneers in the genre. Whether it was longtime fans losing their minds in nostalgic fury or younger metalheads witnessing the madness for the first time, the reunion had the intended effect—it felt like an event.

Now, let’s talk about the mosh situation. Look, I remember seeing All Shall Perish back in the day at The Studio at Webster Hall—and let’s just say, things were a little different. Back then, you had fistfights, people getting arrested, and an overall sense that you might not leave in one piece. Not saying I condone violence, but compared to those chaotic nights, this pit was definitely tamed down. This was probably because it wasn’t just about moshing—it was about reconnecting with the band, screaming every word, watching Eddie rip across the stage, and witnessing Chris Storey destroy the guitar with incredible speed. Not to mention, Adrian Oropeza of After the Burial stepped in on bass, locking in the low end with absolute precision and bringing even more power to the band’s already crushing sound.

This was an unforgettable night for extreme metal fans. All Shall Perish is back, and if this sold-out Brooklyn show was any indication, their return is just getting started. Whether you were there to relive old memories or witness the madness for the first time, one thing’s for sure—Brooklyn did not disappoint.

See you in the pit… or at least trying to decipher lyrics in the back.

Check out Dylan Lappin’s photo gallery featuring All Shall Perish, Aborted, Ingested, PeelingFlesh, and Extermination Dismemberment live at The Brooklyn Monarch below.

Extermination Dismemberment:

PeelingFlesh:

Ingested:

Aborted:

All Shall Perish:

Aborted setlist:
Dreadbringer
Retrogore
Brotherhood of Sleep
The Origin of Disease
Infinite Terror
Death Cult
Insect Politics
The Shape of Hate
Hecatomb

All Shall Perish setlist:
Eradication
There Is No Business to Be Done on a Dead Planet
Black Gold Reign
Wage Slaves
The True Beast
Deconstruction
Never…Again
Awaken the Dreamers
When Life Meant More…
Gagged, Bound, Shelved and Forgotten
The Day of Justice
Stabbing to Purge Dissimulation
Laid to Rest

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