WORDS AND PHOTOS BY MERYL EM

6000+ STRONG! Knocked Loose newest record, ‘You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To,’ was released a day before they melted down one of the largest concert venues in Los Angeles, California, where they held a SOLD OUT show at the historical Shrine.

The warm, open space and mesmerizing architecture, which give off these retro-vintage-ish vibes, made The Shrine the perfect venue for the band’s most memorable night. This was their biggest headliner show ever, and that night meant a lot to the band and, most especially, to the fans. 

It was a hella wild night for all of the metal hardcore fans as it was not only Knocked Loose that made this show a sweet treat, but also having Speed, Loathe, and Show Me The Body perform was just breathtaking - literally, because while all these amazing musically and head banging breakdowns are being performed in front of you, you can NOT mosh! 

I was very fortunate to have seen Knocked Loose perform live three times before this show, and man, after being mind-blown with each show, this one’s definitely my favorite! The production and creativity were just insane; the surprise guests they brought on stage and really the full-on musical and lightning production were just positively outrageous! It's definitely a show you MUST see! They are still on tour and just getting started; there are plenty of shows on the calendar, so you better catch it while they're in a city near you! 

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