This video is a short one, but awesome nonetheless. It was taken during Sleep's European tour opening for Cannibal Corpse (the banner is visible in parts in the background) and is only one song, Holy Mountain.
It's obvious that they are the opening act as the only one close to the stage is a dude smoking at the end of the stage and the audience seems pretty chill, even after they finish, though they do get a sturdy round of applause.
Tons of energy from the band though and when the camera pans to Chris, he's going full out behind the kit - as are Al and Matt during the whole song. It's short but powerful and even though the audio is muddied by the approximity to the amps, its still got that 1993/1994 Sleep tone with the full-on Green Matamp thing, which is a seriously beautiful sound indeed.
Hey, love the blog. I used to talk to Al at Chess tournaments in Sunnyvale, Ca. He told me that some guy recorded alot of the shows they played in Europe. What's happened to those tapes is unknown. It would be awesome if they got recovered. And for some Trivia he also told me that before Sleep/Asbestosdeath he played in a punk band called Earwax with Chris. Just thought I'd share since you seem to be a big Sleep fan :)
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