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Stephen Brodsky and Adam McGrath played a special set at Roadburn in tribute to Caleb Scofield

Stephen Brodsky and Adam McGrath from Cave In

This past weekend at Roadburn festival, Cave In's Stephen Brodsky and Adam McGrath opened the Saturday with a very special performance in tribute to their late bassist Caleb Scofield.

Caleb tragically died in a car accident last month at the age of 39.

His former bandmates opened the third day of Roadburn with an acoustic set in the Patronaat venue, which hosted the likes of Harsh Toke, Gallops, Panopticon, Khemmis and Bell Witch over the weekend.

Speaking to the packed room, Stephen said that the pair had played a few songs at Caleb's memorial, including a cover of Neil Young's Harvest Moon, which was one of Caleb's favourites.

Following the rousing, emotional rendition of Big Riff from landmark album Jupiter, the room swelled with applause and cheers of admiration and celebration, which continued uninterrupted for over a minute. Looking around the crowd, there was a mix of smiles and tears for a man (and band) who were true innovators in post-hardcore.

You can watch fan footage of the performance below. Here's the setlist:

Youth Overrided
The Calypso
Harvest Moon (Neil Young cover)
Everest
New Moon
Dark Driving
Nothing (Townes Van Zandt cover)
Heartbreaks, Earthquakes
Big Riff
Sing My Loves

A very touching tribute to Caleb Scofield on Roadburn 2018, courtesy of @stephenbrodsky and @adamcmcgrath . This was the best tribute Caleb could've possibly had -- thanks a lot guys, and thanks to @roadburnfest organizers and @jbannon for making this happen. R.I.P. Caleb. . . . #rb2018 #roadburn #roadburn2018 #cavein #tribute Andy K.

A photo posted by @gerharar on Apr 22, 2018 at 2:19am PDT

Stephen Brodsky & Adam McGrath acoustic Cave In set. Rest in power Caleb #cavein Dan Hallam

A photo posted by @danhallam_ on Apr 21, 2018 at 3:58am PDT

We all are Caleb this sunny but gloomy day. Thank you...so much. #cavein #jupiter #rb18 #bigriff #stephenbrodsky #adammcgrath #calebscofield Manglar Samantha

A photo posted by @manglar_samantha on Apr 21, 2018 at 4:40am PDT

Heartwarming and touching set from Stephen Brodsky and Adam McGrath. My camera can't do it any justice, but this was a really powerful and beautiful tribute. R.I.P Caleb Rolf Meldgaard

A photo posted by @thelongrolf on Apr 21, 2018 at 6:41am PDT

So much love for these two, doing this amazing tribute at such a hard time. So much emotion in that room. ❤️ #remembering #tribute #cavein #cave_in #roadburn2018 #roadburn #tilburg @adamcmcgrath @stephenbrodsky Kent Jolly

A photo posted by @cranegirl7 on Apr 22, 2018 at 12:04am PDT

Luke Morton

Luke Morton joined Metal Hammer as Online Editor in 2014, having previously worked as News Editor at popular (but now sadly defunct) alternative lifestyle magazine, Front. As well as helming the Metal Hammer website for the four years that followed, Luke also helped relaunch the Metal Hammer podcast in early 2018, producing, scripting and presenting the relaunched show during its early days. He also wrote regular features for the magazine, including a 2018 cover feature for his very favourite band in the world, Slipknot, discussing their turbulent 2008 album, All Hope Is Gone.