The first time I saw Rotting Out live, I had never really listened to them before, but they were one of the supporting acts for a band that I loved. Within the first 30 seconds of them being in stage, I had fallen in love. The singer, Wally, brings so much energy to the stage and you can tell that he is the glue that holds the band together, at least in my opinion. Rotting out broke up in March of 2015, leaving a hole in my heart. Their raw talent, mixed with their high energy and emotion, leaves you always wanting more. Every time I have seen this band brings me deeper into the meaning behind the lyrics. I love that they are a hardcore band that stayed true to their backgrounds and what they love to do. Rotting Out was based out of San Pedro, California with a lineup of five people who all had such a huge contribution to the band. With most of the members being of Spanish hertigage, some of their songs are in Spanish, which add such a deep personal touch for me because it gives me a better glimpse into their everyday life, and how the struggles of growing up a minority, having to learn another language, and just feeling like you are different. The fans of this band absolutely loose their minds, the whole crowd usually turns into a sea of crowd surfers and mosh pits. I love the fact that the crowd and the band feeds off each other, making seeing them live a remarkable experience in itself! This band will always be one of my favorite things to jam, no matter what mood I am in! If you want a glimpse of how crazy their set gets, check out this video from the very last Rotting Out show!