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AQUA: BARBIE WORLD TOUR MD SHOW REVIEW

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Photos/Review by : Tabby Patton

Vassy opened the night with a mix of dance hits “Concrete Heart/Kazy” and “Lost” to get the crowd warmed up for what would be a riotously fun Monday evening. An acoustic break with Chase / Secrets, then closing out her set with an audience participation dance party on the stage to a cover of David Guetta’s “Bad.”

The eclectic mix of fans in the room came ready to dance: families, young Barbie cosplay pop princesses, and a surprising number of goth and metal heads. It seems no one is immune to the pure joy of Aqua performing live. The 90’s came alive in the room as soon as Aqua hit the stage with “Cartoon Hero’s” straight into “Back to the 80’s,” the high-energy euro-pop fans know and love. Being the 25th anniversary of the Aquarium album, the set list was chock full of the absolute greatest hits from the album, including “Calling You,” “Happy Boys & Girls,” and “My Oh My,” and there was not a soul in the room who wasn’t singing along to “Barbie Girl” while the video played in the background. Accompanied by a full band and backup singers, Rene and Lene focused their attention on the rapt crowd, singing every song right along with them. Soren never missed a beat on the keys behind his boombox set piece. René cracked jokes and had some fun while soundboard issues put a wrench in the works midway through the set. Once resolved, it was right back to the party like it never happened. Jumping right back into the swing with “We Belong to the Sea,” “Didn’t I,” “Bumble Bees,” and the slightly dark “Halloween”. The dancing, singing, and jumping along never stopped as the main set rounded out with” Lollipop (Candyman)” and “Doctor Jones”. The crowd never budged when Aqua left the stage for a brief pause before the encore of “Aquarius” and “Roses are Red.”

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THE NORWEGIAN WITCHES INVADE BALTIMORE 

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WITCH CLUB SATAN THE NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL TRIO CAME TO BALTIMORE AND NOT ONLY DID THEY SLAY THEY TOOK NO MERCY ON THE CROWD WITH THEIR ENTICING MUSIC. 

THIS WAS THEIR FIRST TIME TOURING AMERICA AND THEY WERE AWESOME. ADDING FOLKLORE,WITCHCRAFT AND VISUAL ENTERTAINMENT, WCS BARES IT ALL FOR THE CROWD. I LOVED THE DIFF STYLES OF MUSIC FROM SPOKEN WORD TO DEATH METAL TO TRASH METAL THE BAND REALLY BLEW ME AWAY.   

SONGS LIKE WILD WHORES, I WAS MADE BY FIRE, BLACK METAL IS KRIG, FRESH BLOOD/FRESH PUSSY AND SOLACE SISTERS. WCS PUT ON A SHOW THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED, WITH SOME BANDS USING THEATRICS AND GIMMICKS AS AN EXCUSE FOR MUSICIANSHIP, THIS  BAND IS LEGIT AND TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY FROM HIGH TO LOW. YES AT TIMES IT COULD BE SHOCKING WITH BLOOD AND SATANIC IMAGES AND NUDITY BUT THEN AGAIN THATS ALSO WHAT MAKES THE MESSAGE EVEN MORE POWERFUL. 

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MARYLAND HAS GOT THE MOVES

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Electric Callboy came into the Maryland/DC area at the MGM Harbor and brought fans of all ages—from old to young—along for the ride. They were joined on this tour by Scene Queen and Polaris.

Scene Queen delivered a seriously fun set. She’s fully embraced what she’s coined as “bimbocore,” and I absolutely love it—and so do the fans. The crowd was already moshing and crowd surfing early on, and they kept that energy going all night long.

Polaris, from Australia, brought the metal. This was my first time seeing them, and they absolutely brought the kind of raw energy that drove the crowd wild. They played a killer set and are definitely a band to keep your eyes on.

Electric Callboy was the headliner, and they brought the rabid fans with them. Lots of people were dressed up in signature Callboy attire, and it’s been a while since I’ve seen so many young kids in a metal show crowd. Between all the costume changes, confetti, and streamers, Callboy delivered a killer set. They always put on a hell of a show—and always leave me questioning Germany: why haven’t you chosen them as your Eurovision entry?

We got to hear songs like “Hypa Hypa,” “We Got the Moves,” “Pump It,” “Hurrikan,” and many more. They also had an intimate moment during the set, right in the middle of the crowd, with a piano—performing acoustic versions of “Fuckboi” and a cover of “Everytime We Touch.”

The entire show was amazing—such a fun and wildly entertaining spectacle. I can’t wait to see them again.

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Infected Rain brings the fun back into Baltimore 

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Infected Rain is now on tour with Stitched Up Heart and Blackwater Drowning and made a stop at Zen West with local kick ass band Anoxia. 

The night crackled with electric energy and thrummed with unforgettable music. I loved that every band on the lineup featured powerful female vocalists—each with her own distinct style and stage presence, yet all of them fierce, commanding, and absolutely a force to be reckoned with.

It was an absolute thrill to see Lena and Infected Rain again. I love how they continue to evolve as a band and as a core of incredible artists every time I catch them live. I’ve been a fan for many years, and I always relish watching them perform—especially the way Lena connects with the crowd and her fans, which goes far beyond what most musicians ever offer. I would love to see them chosen as Moldova’s Eurovision entry, because we desperately need more rock and metal represented on that stage.

If this tour is rolling into your city, do yourself a favor and go check it out. It’s a phenomenal live show—the bands don’t just kick ass on stage, but they also happen to be some of the nicest, coolest people you’ll ever meet. You will not be disappointed. Plus, they’ve got some seriously killer merch that you absolutely need to snag while you’re there.

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