Many metal enthusiasts worldwide know the name The Dillinger Escape Plan. You may not be a fan of the chaotic, off-time form of mathematical metal but if you have seen this band live, you will know that not too many bands can match their ferocity or stage presence. Bringing along Tucson, AZ metalcore maestros The Bled, this tour strolled into Ft. Worth, Texas with one intention: Destroy everything you ever knew about a live show.

While The Bled have proven before that they are capable to holding their own on any tour package — touring with everyone from My Chemical Romance to Linkin Park — what would the verdict be for tonight's show? Currently supporting their latest record, Silent Treatment (Vagrant), their 40 minute set would be similar to getting onto a roller-coaster at your local Six Flags theme park. You may have tons of fun one second then suddenly find yourself wondering "Why did I get on this thing?"

The Bled gave the crowd what they wanted. A familiar mix of metal and hardcore with plenty of breakdowns to appease even the most cynical critic of the genre, they managed to bring enough energy for a decent set. I can say drummer Mike Pedicone is a monster behind the kit and guitarist Jeremy Ray Talley was playing as if he was possessed but as their show progressed though, you can tell something was definitely a bit off. The band seemed very exhausted and not as fluid as I thought they would be.

Vocalist James Munoz would then later confirm my suspicions as they announced that this would be the last tour for awhile and "we are going to take a much needed break and resume in the fall." Either way, The Bled was respectable but not up to par like they could have been. This was especially apparent when DEP came on.

Touring behind their latest opus, Ire Works (Relapse) The Dillinger Escape Plan are definitely one of those bands that you have to see in person to truly appreciate. The stage show consisted of plenty of strobe lights, stage fog and an all-over sonic assault that made it all worth while within the first 5 minutes of the set.

Frontman Greg Puciato stormed the stage like a linebacker colliding with an unsuspecting quarterback. Guitarists Ben Weinman and Jeff Tuttle each provided a balanced mix of theatrics and talent, with their guitar slinging and precise musical execution. Drummer Gil Sharone showed everyone that even with the distraction of the aforementioned lights and fog, he was still right on target with each note and strike. The warm lights within each drumhead added a nice touch to their live setting as well.

Throughout their 50 minute set, they played tracks such as "43% Burnt," "Lurch," "Milk Lizard," and "Black Bubblegum" and made use of every part of the stage, even climbing up the high stacks of speakers with guitars in tow. At the end of the set, Puciato jumped into the crowd with the microphone stand in hand and belted out the last song of the night. You'd think that with such a short set there would be an encore but The Dillinger Escape Plan just needed a little under an hour to make their point.