THE BEST GOES ON

DETROIT—It was a sight that would surely strike cold fear in any mother’s heart. Mission Of Burma, lately one of America’s most widely acclaimed independent bands, was midway through a powerhouse set at Detroit’s City Club. Bassist Clint Conley and drummer Peter Prescott were giving the audience a good pummelling, alternating Gang Of Four-ish rhythmic interplay with a straight new-hardcore sledgehammer assault, and driving the crowd into a frenzy.