The Word Alive

Originally starting as Escape The Fate’s Craig Mabbit’s side project in 2008, it wasn’t long before Tyler ‘Telle’ Smith took over lead vocals for metalcore band, The Word Alive. Before they even arrive on stage the atmosphere is electric, a sole drum beating like a gong with the lights down with classical vocals soaring across the top sees the crowd scream in sheer anticipation for their arrival. Opening with “The Entirety” the bar is raised from the opening chords as Telle’s signature guttural screams rumbles soar through the room. The floor shakes as the explosive energy is passed onto the crowd as bodies are flying left, right and centre through tracks like “The Hounds of Anubis” and “Fortune Teller”. You can tell it’s going to be a mental show when you have crowd surfers second song in and mosh pit opening up all over the shop. “The Wretched” and “Like Father, Like Son” prompts a chorus of voices as the crowd sing as loud as they can, while the band entices them to clap and jump along. Telle roars into the crowd with all his might, the sheer amounts of sweat dripping off the band is just a small indication of the passion and energy they put into their performances. With bands like these, hometown shows are extra special as they recall how far they’ve come and being in the position of the audience not so many years ago, and show their undying gratitude for the support. During “Room 126” Telle asks for the biggest circle pit, which expands across the diameter of the room as they run round and round until it’s just a blur. Known for their punchy and power packed shows you can expect to leave losing half your body weight in sweat!

If you're into the post hardcore scene? This band is for you. Seeing The Word Alive at The Showbox was amazing, because they had a specific area for moshing. This way, if you need to get some of that energy out? You can jump in the pit. But, if you are a little more chill, or need a break from the moshing? In the front, sides, and back, people are kind and extremely helpful! I dropped my beanie on the ground and 3 or so people started helping me find it. A girl collapsed on the ground and 5 people dropped down to help her and make sure she was ok. That should tell you something about the people going to these concerts. Ya, they're rockers, but there also compassionate :)

The concert was extremely awesome because there was a huge amount of fans who loved every single part of the concert! The fans were extremely crazy because the bands were extremely amazing!! Thanks Gramercy Theatre for the amazingly awesome experience and I especially want to give thanks for letting all of the AWESOME bands perform! Best concert experience better !

The show was amazing the atmosphere was amazing and just the energy was really strong and it really showed how much of a family we are and the bands that were on tour,it’s always a blast to see tele from the word alive and woody from our last night get into the crowed it’s always a memorable experience whenever I see these bands

The Word Alive was fantastic! I loved it when they performed "crawling" by Linkin Park. It felt so surreal that they showed up in Laredo, TX. Their performance will always be my favorite, and I've seen so many many bands. Bands like Metallica, scorpions, motionless in white, a day to remember, etc.

If you haven't seen this band live yet. You are missing out. They are very passionate about what they do, the songs they write and most of all putting on a hell of show for their fans. They don't get the credit they deserve and that's why I'm giving them 5 stars!

I didn't get to see The Word Alive because we weren't told that there was no reentry for those who got there after they ran out of stamps. But the crowd was so excited and it was super fun for how long I was there though.

Great Concert and would go see The Word Alive again. They had high energy and was amazing live. Sounded just like on CD but way better which is really awesome. Enjoyed seeing Prada, Color Morale, and Motionless as well.

The word Alive put great show, the lighting,and the bands sound was superb. The only complaint, is that they deserve a better venue to be heard at. Everything else was perfect though, such an amazing night :)

They were super awesome and they should come back to Des Monies,Iowa.They are awesome on what they do and they are awesome live.I like their new album and the songs they write.