It’s hard to believe that 20 years have passed since The Protomen first slathered on silver face paint to rage against a dystopian cybernetic future at The Boro. Since that fateful night in 2004, the combination rock band and rebel robot soldier army has steadily built a devoted cult of fans, opened for icons like Tenacious D and toured the world. But in their hearts, they’re the same arena-rock-worshipping goofballs who (so the legends tell) commandeered every mic cable at MTSU to record a wall-of-amps guitar solo in the rotunda of the mass comm building. That much was clear at their Eastside Bowl anniversary show. Not only was the night a chronicle of the band’s history — including guest appearances from old-school members like Heath Who Hath No Name, Demon Barber and Scartoe Gleason — it was a celebration of the scene they sprouted from, dragging metal aces Destroy Destroy Destroy and DJ crew Left Can Dance out of retirement for one final boss battle.
Best Anniversary Show
The Protomen 20th Anniversary at Eastside Bowl
The Protomen at Eastside Bowl, 4/27/2024
