Josh wasn't even in the band by the time Bless the Martyr was released. In my opinion, he was never really the singer for Norma Jean, just recorded the vocals for that album. So, by the time really any of us ever heard Norma Jean, Corey was already the singer. So, no, nothing on Bless the Martyr is a "cover" when the band plays them, since that incarnation of the band ceased to exist before the record was released.
I was pretty sheltered as far as the music I was allowed to listen to. I first hear NJ in 2001, and I never got to see them live until this show at FF22. I think the project Norma Jean is a true project that isn’t limited to specific members. The original vocalist is an incredible writer and frontman. So is Corey. These guys throw down, and they played this song in tribute. I’m sure that album was one that several current members heard and is partly why they joined the project.
@@silkytx If it helps, I took videos all weekend, so I’ll be uploading them over the next several days as time allows. You should come next year! They announced that they’re bringing it back again for 2023!
Recher was amazing. I remember when they were still ludakriss playing at London Towne community center with Hybred. Got to see the chariot at Jaxx also. That was fuckin awesome. It started out with the drummer and they slowly put his set together. At the end the slowly took it back apart. Epic.
cory doesnt have too many people that are fans of his these days on a personal belief level... josh pretty much would never come out with them now. same reason the band members for NJ keep rotating
@@rybred5559 what are you basing this on? The one tweet he put out a couple years ago that he legitimately apologized for and showed remorse for doing so? Josh has never said anything negative about Cory to this day and they are actually close friends. One mistake doesn't define someone
@@HTXREP no, not really basing it on just that. i have friends that are friends with alot of guys that have played/filled in. just hear the same things
Someone told me that, during the ‘68 set, when they played that song from The Chariot, Josh said something along the lines of “and that’s as nostalgic as I’m going to get here” almost like he was acknowledging that he wouldn’t be doing Memphis with NJ.
@@sfoy2012 Interesting. He’s an odd dude. I understand he wants to not live in the past and focus on his current art but sometimes you should give the fans what they want. 🤷♂️
@@kdh06004 you dont gotta give the fans anything wtf. they do this for themselves, you like the music you like the music. they dont work for your entertainment
@@Jorgetime I don't think anyone questions Cory's place in the band, 18 years is legit. The rest of the lineup is definitely a wild ride, that much can't be denied lol.
@@jayhawkjb there's different eras of the band with a general core group in each one. If you write them off because someone isn't in the band anymore you're missing out on some of the best material in the genre.
@@jayhawkjb It's not though is it? Owing to the size of their discography and length of time the band's been going they barely play anything from Bless The Martyr now which is the only record Cory didn't sing on. Overwhelmingly Cory is singing material that he wrote at least in part. He's been in the band longer than any past member at this point. And he can't make people stay in the band if they no longer want to be, hence membership changes.
Anyone complaining that this isn't original members... the singer has now been the singer for 17 years...
Anything pre o God is a cover tho essentially
Right. Josh sang for like 3 years lol
Exactly. Aaron Gillespie is the only true original member of Underoath and nobody bats an eye but for some reason Norma Jean gets shit on
@@jvill7577 yup
Josh wasn't even in the band by the time Bless the Martyr was released. In my opinion, he was never really the singer for Norma Jean, just recorded the vocals for that album.
So, by the time really any of us ever heard Norma Jean, Corey was already the singer.
So, no, nothing on Bless the Martyr is a "cover" when the band plays them, since that incarnation of the band ceased to exist before the record was released.
One of the best to ever do it seriously
I was pretty sheltered as far as the music I was allowed to listen to. I first hear NJ in 2001, and I never got to see them live until this show at FF22. I think the project Norma Jean is a true project that isn’t limited to specific members. The original vocalist is an incredible writer and frontman. So is Corey. These guys throw down, and they played this song in tribute. I’m sure that album was one that several current members heard and is partly why they joined the project.
Well said. Glad you got to see them!
they snuck in the ending of Sun Dies, Blood Moon. thanks please keep uploading
The drum kit sounds amazing!
Ha I kept thinking that too!
This is fucking incredible.they still sound good live
This was awesome thanks for the video man!!
No problem!
OG's just out there doin' it.
Awesome band, always.
Still goosebumps
“This a good group of boys.” ❤
This is perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!
So sick!! The kid on the side lol. so awesome.
Someone told me he has his own podcast and is apparently a big deal. He was up on stage for a bunch of sets.
@@sfoy2012 wow. Wish I could have been there. Miss seeing all these bands live.
@@silkytx If it helps, I took videos all weekend, so I’ll be uploading them over the next several days as time allows. You should come next year! They announced that they’re bringing it back again for 2023!
@@sfoy2012 that would honestly be amazing and thank you! I'm going to have to go next year for sure then.
I was lucky enough to be in attendance when they brought out Josh for the breakdowns.....
Goosebumps.
saw them 3 years ago and they were just as good
years ago...having flashbacks now...recher theatre...omfg was it intense...the pit...just as intense as seeing the chariot play 930
Recher was amazing. I remember when they were still ludakriss playing at London Towne community center with Hybred. Got to see the chariot at Jaxx also. That was fuckin awesome. It started out with the drummer and they slowly put his set together. At the end the slowly took it back apart. Epic.
Recher in Towson MD??
Amazing
That guy filming vertically with that rig...lol
Bro that was killing me hahahaha
first thing i noticed. crappy video, fancy equipment
TikTok has changed the industry so much
pretty much have to these days. Everyone wants reels/tik Tok content
🤦♂
That was wild
Woulda loved for Josh to come out for the one time
cory doesnt have too many people that are fans of his these days on a personal belief level... josh pretty much would never come out with them now. same reason the band members for NJ keep rotating
@@rybred5559 what are you basing this on? The one tweet he put out a couple years ago that he legitimately apologized for and showed remorse for doing so? Josh has never said anything negative about Cory to this day and they are actually close friends. One mistake doesn't define someone
@@HTXREP no, not really basing it on just that. i have friends that are friends with alot of guys that have played/filled in. just hear the same things
@@HTXREP cory is so bad lol, literally worst dude in the industry next to keith buckley.
What did he even do? Insulted some political org? Who cares?
get that stage dive mason, get it
man u god really
I wonder why Josh didn't join them on this one? He's done it before and '68 was there so????
Someone told me that, during the ‘68 set, when they played that song from The Chariot, Josh said something along the lines of “and that’s as nostalgic as I’m going to get here” almost like he was acknowledging that he wouldn’t be doing Memphis with NJ.
@@sfoy2012 Interesting. He’s an odd dude. I understand he wants to not live in the past and focus on his current art but sometimes you should give the fans what they want. 🤷♂️
@@kdh06004 ya hes not really cool with cory anymore and thats why the band members keep rotating in NJ also
@@kdh06004 you dont gotta give the fans anything wtf. they do this for themselves, you like the music you like the music. they dont work for your entertainment
Why aren’t they cool with Corey
Still sore from that pit!!! Being 40 sucks!!!
Glad you’re still out there my guy
was anyone in the band when this song was actually written? kinda just a cover at this point lol
Cory has sung this song live more than anyone in the world that's for sure, he's Norma Jean
So sick of people saying this, who give a fuck if there’s original members or not. Cory has carried the foundation of Norma Jean for 20 years
@@HTXREP Thank you. I’m glad someone said this.
@@Jorgetime I don't think anyone questions Cory's place in the band, 18 years is legit. The rest of the lineup is definitely a wild ride, that much can't be denied lol.
@@HTXREP 100% agreed
cute
This spunds too clean and polished for Memphis will be laid to waste. Needs lots of noise and feedback from the guitars.
13 years a go i would of been going nutss now im just like ok. head bobs
Pretty confused thinking this was going to be Norma Jean...
It is Norma Jean…
Can’t get into them since no one remains from the original band.
That's stupid.
@@simontagecleary not really. Having seen them 3-4 times 2002-2005, There’s quite a difference. It’s just a bunch of dudes playing another’s songs.
@@jayhawkjb there's different eras of the band with a general core group in each one. If you write them off because someone isn't in the band anymore you're missing out on some of the best material in the genre.
@@jayhawkjb It's not though is it? Owing to the size of their discography and length of time the band's been going they barely play anything from Bless The Martyr now which is the only record Cory didn't sing on. Overwhelmingly Cory is singing material that he wrote at least in part. He's been in the band longer than any past member at this point.
And he can't make people stay in the band if they no longer want to be, hence membership changes.
Napalm Death? Zao?
No original members hahaha
well corey is pretty much one at this point.
@@bluecollarmetal7 you can't be original if you joined later in the career...