THE BEAST

Eyehategod Obliterate Max Watts with a Relentless Set – July 26, 2024

Few bands embody the raw, sludgy underbelly of extreme music quite like Eyehategod. On July 26, 2024, the New Orleans legends delivered a punishing set at Max Watts in Melbourne, Australia, captured in an electrifying live video by Riff Crew. With a career spanning over three decades, Eyehategod once again proved why they are one of the most visceral, unrelenting forces in sludge metal.

A Night of Sonic Violence

The energy was palpable from the opening moments as the band launched into an improvisational intro jam, setting the tone for an evening of pure sonic devastation. Frontman Mike IX Williams’ tortured vocals cut through the thick, swampy riffs, while Jimmy Bower’s unmistakable guitar tone churned like a buzzsaw through the venue. The rhythm section—featuring bassist Gary Mader and drummer Aaron Hill—locked in with a force that felt like a slow-moving landslide.

Setlist Breakdown: A Career-Spanning Assault

The setlist was a perfect representation of Eyehategod’s legacy, blending early classics with more recent anthems. Fans were treated to anthems like Dixie Whiskey, Lack of Almost Everything, and Blank/Shoplift, each track oozing with the band’s signature misanthropic groove.

Midway through, the pummeling Jack Ass in the Will of God and High Risk Trigger injected a newer ferocity into the mix, proving that Eyehategod has lost none of their venom over the years. The crowd responded in kind, feeding off the sheer intensity pouring from the stage.

The latter half of the show descended further into nihilistic chaos with Sister Fucker (Part I), Medicine Noose, and Kill Your Boss, a three-pronged attack that sent the audience into a frenzied state. Closing with Serving Time in the Middle of Nowhere, the band left the crowd battered, exhausted, and wanting more.

Flawless Sound and Production

Presented by Soundworks Direct and mixed by Joel Colliver, the audio captured the sheer weight of Eyehategod’s sound, ensuring that every snarling riff and agonized scream hit with maximum impact. Riff Crew’s recording did justice to the band’s raw power, delivering a no-frills, in-your-face document of the night’s destruction.

A Testament to Sludge Metal’s Enduring Power

This performance at Max Watts was more than just a gig—it was a sermon of sludge, a reminder that Eyehategod remains a towering force in underground music. Whether you were in the pit or watching from home, this video is an essential watch for anyone who craves unfiltered, unapologetic heaviness.

Check out the full live video and witness the chaos for yourself. Eyehategod continues to reign supreme, and Melbourne was lucky enough to experience the madness firsthand.

Watch the full show here: