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Live Show Review: Skeletonwitch, Enslaved, Amon Amarth - 1/31/14

Skeletonwitch, Enslaved, Amon Amarth Date:  January 31, 2014 Venue:  The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD I've learned a few things during my relatively brief time as a metal enthusiast/amateur anthropologist gone native - the opener and support bands are almost always just as awesome as the headliner, and every band worth their salt makes a sincere 200% effort to melt your face.  Absolutely no room for mopey wallflower behold-my-art bullshit.  These bands take pride in perfecting their chops and treating their fans to the most bang for their buck.  As expected, for an affordable $25, such was the case last Friday at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, with an awesome package tour featuring Skeletonwitch, Enslaved, and Amon Amarth.         Skeletonwitch - Scott Hedrick, Evan Linger, and Chance Garnette (left to right) Athens, Ohio, blackened-thrash five piece,  animal welfare advocates , and all around good guys (hanging and posing for photos with fans long after th