Projekt Revolution
August 02, 2008
Ford Amphitheatre
Tampa, FL

We’re halfway down with our Projekt Revolution recap - today we’re headed over to the main stage for Ashes Divide (we’re momentarily skipping Street Drum Corps until later this week for reasons which will soon be apparent).

After the jump: Exclusive pics, excerpts from my notebook, and how guitarist Andy Gerold reminded fans that the guitarist is often more fun than the singer.

Reporter’s Notebook: Ashes Divide

• Replaced Busta Rhymes on tour. Many in audience (and press corps) are unaware of this until they show up at venue. Ashes Divide are probably great chaps but since most were expecting the oversized personality of Busta Rhymes, today’s show is an uphill climb for band.

• How nice, the band is going to the merch booth after the set to sign autographs and meet fans. Wish more did that. Recovery points for Ashes Divide!

• I’m not entirely convinced singer Billy Howerdel has moved more than two feet the first three songs. He reminds me of Ed Kowalczyk from Live. He’s doing a good job though!

Final Take:
Revolution Position: Late arrivals, stay in back of room

Here’s some live Ashes Divide:

Want to see more? The band has a couple live dates lined up for Post-Projekt shows. Keep on top of things at their MySpace page.

- Keath (MySpace)