![]() ![]() By the time thrash metal band Anthrax used the term in their song " Caught in a Mosh", the word was already a mainstay of hardcore and thrash scenes. īy the mid-1980s, the term was appearing in print with its current spelling. Due to his Jamaican-accented pronunciation of the word, fans heard this as mosh instead. To "mash it up" was to go wild with the frenzy of the music. of the band Bad Brains, regarded as a band that "put moshing on the map," used the term mash in lyrics and in concert stage banter to both incite and to describe the aggressive and often violent dancing of the scene. Early on, the dance was frequently spelled mash in fanzines and record liner notes, but pronounced mosh, as in the 1982 song "Total Mash" by the D.C.-based hardcore band Scream. The term mosh came into use in the early 1980s American hardcore scene in Washington, D.C. Injuries and even deaths have been reported in the crush of mosh pits. While moshing is seen as a form of positive fan feedback or expression of enjoyment, it has also drawn criticism over dangerous excesses in its violence. Dancing can be done alone as well as in groups. Variations of moshing exist, including " pogoing", "circle pits", and "wall of death". Since then, moshing has occasionally been performed to energetic music within a wide variety of genres, including alternative rock, electronic dance music and hip hop, while remaining a staple in heavy metal shows. Through the 1980s it spread to other branches of punk rock as well as grunge and thrash metal, which exposed it to the mainstream. The dance style originated in the hardcore punk scenes of California and Washington, D.C., around 1980. It is intended to be energetic and full of body contact. Moshing usually happens in the center of the crowd, generally closer to the stage, in an area called the "mosh pit". Moshing (also known as slam dancing or simply slamming) is an extreme style of dancing in which participants push or slam into each other, typically performed to "aggressive" live music such as heavy metal and punk rock. ![]() Hashish said it’s also important to identify exit strategies the moment you arrive at a venue so that if danger strikes and crowds are obstructing your vision, you have a mental note of how to escape.Ĭopyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.Audience members moshing to American thrash metal band Toxic HolocaustĮarly 1980s, California and Washington, D.C., United States They were just trying to have fun that night,” Rodriguez said. “It’s just sad those people lost their lives. “Louder music, brighter lights, more synchronized motion - all of those are indications that it’s getting rowdier,” Hashish said.Īs proven this past weekend after eight people were killed, and dozens hurt, rowdy crowds can lead to injury and even death. He adds it’s important for festival-goers to be aware of signs that a mosh pit may form. “More than 50%, 60% of the injuries that people sustain from mosh pits are to the head,” Hashish said. If you find yourself in a mosh pit, Hashish said to immediately start protecting your head. “Your emotions and everything that you’re dealing with are now really dictated by the large group of people around you,” Hashish said. Rami Hashish agrees that you should stay back if you see a stampede, and strongly advises against running with the crowd. Most people who attend concerts and festivals don’t plan to be entangled in a mosh pit or a stampede, but if you happen to find yourself in a crowd of chaos, injury experts say there are some ways to help protect yourself. I said I don’t want to be in front where all of the danger is, I just stayed in the back,” Saemdahr said. They were running, they were going crazy and pushing and everything. ![]() “The minute Travis started performing, it’s like people stopped seeing in front of them. Nafeh Saemdahr said to prevent being trampled and squished, he went against the grain. We were packed like sardines,” said Rodriguez. HOUSTON – Concertgoer Angel Rodriguez described the moment the deadly stampede and mosh pit started during the Astroworld Festival on Friday, Nov.
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