Not since the Ramones has there been a worthwhile band that required such a limited mental capacity to enjoy. Fu Manchu is about loud riffs, stomping rhythms, and not much else. The SoCal band’s shows follow the same philosophy, allowing anyone to tune in, turn on, and rock out in a completely unpretentious way to heavy, balls-to-the-wall rock. As an added bonus, their appearance at the Mohawk is practically guaranteed to give you a contact high. Opener Burning Brides rides a strange line between scenes, flirting with radio-ready alt-rock, vaguely stoner-ish metal, and the occasional slight nod to goth. Also playing: Max Cady.

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