Contrary to what some of these other definitions of the "Wall of Death" it was a ritual that began in hardcore mosh-pits circa 1986. To be a little more precise it began at City Gardens in Trenton NJ.
And despite what it evolved into originally it was NOT two sides of the pit rushing at each other. When we first started doing it we'd back up in a semi-circle towards the back of the room then rush the stage and in the ensuing crush and rush of bodies comepletely wipe out any dumb-asses that A: had no clue what was going on. And B: wipe out (usually the same dumb-asses mentioned above) anybody that had no business being at a hardcore show back in those days.
Just from somebody that was there when and where it began.
And despite what it evolved into originally it was NOT two sides of the pit rushing at each other. When we first started doing it we'd back up in a semi-circle towards the back of the room then rush the stage and in the ensuing crush and rush of bodies comepletely wipe out any dumb-asses that A: had no clue what was going on. And B: wipe out (usually the same dumb-asses mentioned above) anybody that had no business being at a hardcore show back in those days.
Just from somebody that was there when and where it began.
by Rudy from Jersey October 17, 2019
an insanely awesome forom of moshing that leaves you with more than just bruises. cuts, scrapes, gaping holes, bloody noses. usually performed during a heavy/metal song, the entire crowd splits into two huge groups, on either side of the floor, then, typically started with a countdown, the two groups run at each other as fast as they can and start beating the shit out of each other at all costs (moshing). more recently than slayer and lamb of god, performed during shows by hardcore/emo bands such as blessthefall and escape the fate.
"dude the wall of death at the btf concert left me with a bloody nose!"
"yeah, but it was totally worth it!"
"yeah, but it was totally worth it!"
by kaytee_sue October 29, 2007
When the mosh pit splits in half and runs at each other at a certain point in the music. A good song to use is Duality by Slipknot.
Usually followed by much moshing
Joining a wall of death is very scary, but one tip, is to take a deep breath before running, and look at the wall of people in front of you and decide on who you're going to run at.
It's a huge adrenaline rush.
Usually followed by much moshing
Joining a wall of death is very scary, but one tip, is to take a deep breath before running, and look at the wall of people in front of you and decide on who you're going to run at.
It's a huge adrenaline rush.
Harry: Dude, wanna go join the wall of death?
Sally: Nah, I got a bruised eye moshing with those huge guys earlier. I'm out for the rest of the night.
Sally: Nah, I got a bruised eye moshing with those huge guys earlier. I'm out for the rest of the night.
by Candyfloss_funk August 29, 2005
When a lead singer commands crowds to make a split between them, then runs each other which looks like a clash
by Elon Muskrat March 22, 2019