Drawing on elements of jazz fusion, progressive metal, and sheer, awesome talent, Animals As Leaders stands on an echelon far above any of their peers. The Los Angeles-based band is currently on tour in support of their latest record Parrhesia, opening for Dream Theater along with Devin Townsend. Lucky for us, they’re also playing a handful of headliner off-date shows. We caught the band as they came to play before 700 or so eager fans at Portland, Maine’s Aura on July 3rd! After an opening set from local band Confusatron and a fun performance from regional act Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, Animals As Leaders emerged to put on a stunning display of musicianship. Kicking things off with fan-favorites “Tooth and Claw” and “Ectogenesis.” This is a tour in support of a new album, so it was only...
