Cold, Dope, Flaw, Lifer
13 Ways to Bleed On Stage Tour
November 14, 2001
Toad Holler, Des Moines, Iowa
Words, and Photos by Adam Tibbott
Photos digitally restored and edited from original Kodak film negatives
I’ll be honest, I don’t remember much of this show. It had only been two months since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and life was still a blur. We were all still adjusting to our new normal, dealing with the chaos and grief still being broadcast on televisions. I also remember how much we all needed this concert. Mostly how much we needed a break from the real world.
I do recall how loud the show was, though. Lifer and Flaw were just finding their footing in the nu-metal scene, while Cold and Dope were entering the height of their popularity. I also remember thinking about how cool Cold’s Scooter Ward was for smoking on stage while singing.
I wasn’t able to find any surviving photos or Lifer, or Flaw, but I’ll add them if I do.
