Umphrey’s McGee

In June 2008, when Umphrey’s McGee performed "Wizard Burial Ground" at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, they were in a pivotal phase of their career, having just released their studio album "The Bottom Half" in 2007. This album, a collection of previously unreleased material, showcased the band's diverse musical style and laid the groundwork for their evolving sound. The performance at Bonnaroo is significant as it highlighted their emergence into a more progressive metal sound, a departure from their earlier jam band roots. Notably, the band has a reputation for improvisational prowess during live shows, and this performance is indicative of their ability to blend complex arrangements with dynamic live instrumentation. "Wizard Burial Ground," characterized by its heavy riffs and intricate rhythms, captures a moment in the band's journey where they began to explore darker, heavier themes in their music while maintaining their signature improvisation.

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