The anniversary gig was epic, as we wanted it to be. Awesome crowd, we played comparatively well, and even survived being raided by Captain Merchandise and recurring nudists.
Many a T-shirt was sold, and we released a new song: Oberstleutnant Österreich, our... let's call it patriotic song.
At this opportunity, I want to reflect a bit on Gradient of Disorder. I am privileged to have found friends and bandmates to do music with for over twenty years now. Having the time, interest, and compatibility for that is not to be taken for granted.
That's why I chose "the turtle wins the race" as a tagline - we might not be especially fast or talented with our instruments, but we are still there. That makes me humble, proud, but mostly thankful for the support by our community and the friends made along the way.
I am already saving ideas for the 40 year anniversary.
Stay epic!