Municipal Waste – The FIne Line – Minneapolis MN – February 26th 2024

By Kyle Hansen 9 months ago

93x the Pit – Surly Brewing and First Avenue present Municipal Waste

Photos and review by Kyle Hansen

On February 26, 2024, Municipal Waste took the stage at the Fine Line. The night was a relentless assault of head banging riffs and mosh pit madness.

From the moment Municipal Waste unleashed their first chords, the crowd erupted into a frenzy. The band’s high-octane performance kicked off with “Breathe Grease.”  This set the tone for an evening of non-stop thrash metal intensity. Lead vocalist Tony Foresta’s raw vocals cut through the air, rallying the audience into a unified thrashing mass.

Transitioning seamlessly between songs, Municipal Waste kept the momentum high. Tracks like “Sadistic Magician” and “Headbanger Face Rip” showcased the band’s trademark blend of speed, aggression, and tongue-in-cheek humor. Guitarists Ryan Waste and Nick Poulos shredded through blistering solos.  Drummer Dave Witte pounded out lightning-fast beats that drove the music forward with relentless force.

The atmosphere inside The Fine Line was pure mayhem.  Fans of all ages were unleashing their inner thrashers. Mosh pits swirled, bodies collided, and fists pumped in the air.  The crowd fed off the band’s infectious energy. The venue’s intimate setting added to the intensity. It created an absolute visceral experience that brought fans closer to the action.

One of the highlights of the night was “The Art of Partying,”.  This is Municipal Waste’s anthem to revelry and metal brotherhood. The crowd roared in approval, chanting along to every word and embracing the band’s ethos of living life to the fullest.

Honestly, I feel this review doesn’t do this show justice.  This was one of the most metal things I have seen in decades.  It was absolutely insane.  The fact that it was at the Fine Line also just kills me. That venue hasn’t done shows like this for very long.  My memories of the venue are certainly calmer.

If you ever get the chance to see Municipal Waste, do it.