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FREAKS ON PARADE 24

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It’s that time again, for some fun, some heat and some Zombie. Bringing along with the ride is Alice Cooper, Ministry and Filter. 

Filter opened up and it’s been a while since I’ve seen the band play. Richard now with his gray hair is looking much more like his brother Robert aka T2000. Of course when you go see Filter play you’re going to hear “Hey Man, Nice Shot”, but it was also great to hear “Trip Like I Do”, and “Take a Picture”. Filter opened up the show with a kick ass performance and got the crowd pumped for more. 

Ministry was up next and I was super excited to see them during the daylight to get some amazing photos of Al Jourgensen. Ministry opened up their set with 3 songs off the latest album HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES with “B.D.E.” , “Goddamn white trash” and “just stop oil” but of course we got to hear some classics like “Thieves”, “Stigmata” and “Jesus Built My Hotrod”. Ministry put on an amazing show and I heard people in the crowd that haven’t seen them yet say they enjoyed them and will go see them again. 

Next up was The Prince of Darkness himself Mr. Alice Cooper. If you haven’t had the chance to see the Coops yet you’re missing out his puts on a hell of a show every night and still looks and sounds amazing . There is a reason almost every theatrical band has said that Alice was an inspiration for them. Not only is Alice amazing but his band is stellar. Guitarist Ryan Roxie and Tommy Henrisken are stellar with Nita Strauss bringing that extra bad ass to them and beauty. Bassist Chuck Garric is always fun to watch and is such a great guy and drummer Glen Sobel is a beast on those drums and I love that Alice Cooper’s wife Sheryl still comes out on stage to execute him. We get to hear amazing songs like “No more Mr nice guy”, “Hey Stoopid” “Poison” “Feed My Frankenstein” and even got to hear “Snakebite” which Cooper had his beloved snake wrapped around him while he sang the song. 

Rob Zombie was the headliner and I was excited to see the return of Riggs and Blasko to the band since the early 2000s. Rob always put on a hell of a show with amazing sets and video screens everywhere and fire, balloons and even some raining sparklers (which he did on the 2nd song while we were still in the photo pit for). It’s always tough to photograph zombie and jiffy lube because it’s a higher stage than most and then adding all the props and ego-boxes makes it tough but fun.  Zombie played 4 songs of Hellbilly Deluxe, 3 from sinister urge and a few new ones but as always he played some white zombie with “Thunder Kiss” and “More Human”. 

Rob always puts on a hell of a show it’s a fun rock and roll party. With this lineup this year it’s such a great tour. 

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WEDNESDAY 13:THERES NO SUCH THINGS AS MONSTERS MARYLAND SHOW REVIEW

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MURDER TO THE LEFT…MURDER TO THE RIGHT. HORRAY FOR WEDNESDAY 13, STITCHED UP HEART AND DEAD RABBITS

The Dead Rabbits opened up and started the show off with great music, awesome rabbit masks, and “Escape The Fate” singer Craig Mabbit’s birthday. This was my first time being able to see the band live, and they put on a great show. With songs like “Dead by Daylight,” “Dead Again,” and “Deer in the Headlights,” Dead Rabbits got the crowd pumped for a good time.

Stitched Up Heart was up next, and it had been a while since they played in Maryland. The band has always put on a hell of a show, and singer Mixi always brings such energy and fun to the shows as well. She’s always talking to fans and being genuinely an amazing person. When she’s on the stage, you can tell she’s in her element. The crowd was really getting into them, and the band even got to have a little mosh pit. With songs like “To the Wolves,” “Catch Me When I Fall,” and “Sick Sick Sick,” Stitched Up Heart always puts on a hell of a show and gets the crowd pumped.

The Duke of Spook. MR. MOTHERFUCKING13. WEDNESDAY 13 was up next, and the crowd was ready to be shocked and rocked. Playing a good mix of Muderdolls In the Valley of the MurderDolls and Wednesday 13’s first “solo” album, Transylvania 90210. You know when you go to a Wednesday 13 show you’re gonna hear some fun songs, you’re gonna hear some great songs, and you’re just gonna have fun. I was excited to hear a few songs that I haven’t gotten to hear in a while, like “Ghost of Vincent Price,” “Rambo,” and “God is a Lie.” We also got to hear a few songs off the new album that comes out on April 25th called “Mid Death Crisis,” songs like “When the Devil Commands,” “In Misery,” and “No Apologies.

With the new album coming out Wednesday, Wednesday 13 has a new addition to the band: guitarist Ashes (DevilDriver, Static X) has joined the WED13 camp. Which is awesome because not only is he a good friend, he’s a kick-ass guitarist and just an all-around badass and great guy. Wednesday and the band came out for an encore and gave us a few more songs to bang our heads to, like “Slit My Wrist” and “Love at First Fright,” and ended the night with “I Love to Say Fuck,” in which, during the end of the song, Wednesday broke his umbrella, looked at just the handle, laughed, and used it like he was leading an orchestra.

It was a great night of music and hanging out with great friends. We got to celebrate the lives of MurderDolls Joey Jordison and Ben Graves. And the show just happened to be on Paul Gray’s (Slipknot) birthday.

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Paleface Swiss Pittsburgh Show Review

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A packed crowd gathered outside the Roxian Theater in Pittsburgh tonight for The Cursed Tour featuring Paleface Swiss, Stick to Your Guns, and Nasty. The crowd was lined up across the front of the venue and several blocks down the street, with all types ready to get out their weekly frustrations this Friday eve. Hardcore, deathcore, and beatdown will be the soundtrack to usher in the weekend for all in attendance tonight.

Nasty would kick off things; this band comes from Belgium and has a metalcore/beatdown sound to them. Nasty also released their latest EP on March 14th, called Black My Heart, which features a single with tourmates Paleface Swiss entitled ‘Talk.’ From the first note, Nasty cranked the energy to 11, heavy riffs and fast, heavy vocals coming right down the barrel. The pit was going hard and fast with bodies careening into each other for the whole set. The band was just as energetic, pacing the stage while performing and running across the stage; vocalist Mathias even jumped down into the crowd for a part of the set.

With the crowd now primed and firing, Stick to Your Guns took the stage next. This Californian hardcore outfit dropped an album in early 2025 entitled Keep Planting Flowers. Their high-energy set had this Pittsburgh crowd bouncing to every song. The pit kept turning as crowd surfers were starting to come over the barricade now. The band played through many of their hits, “Invisible Rain”, “Keep Planting Flowers”, and “Spineless”, before wrapping up.

Paleface Swiss took the stage in a fury of angst. As soon as the lights rose after Un Pobre Nino Murio finished, the venue was in chaos. Vocalist Marc Zelli Zellweger ripped right into “Hatred”, pacing the stage as the crowd whipped into a frenzy. The music was fast and heavy as security had their hands full with moshers, crowd surfers, and occasional injuries along the way. The band played through “Nail to the Tooth”, “The Gallow”, and “Rivers of Sorrow” before throwing the crowd into another gear with “Please End Me”. The pace was unrelenting as the band came back out for an encore, closing out with the single Love Burns.

If you are looking for a fast-paced, heavy show, mark off the calendar to see The Cursed Tour. These bands came to play their asses off, and you won’t be able to stand still the whole show.

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KIM DRACULA/Hanabie SilverSpring Maryland Show Review

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AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN COLLIDE TO BRING THE USA SOME KICK ASS MUSIC AND FUN.

Kim Dracula, alongside Hanabie and Crystal Lake, came into the Filmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, and brought the right kind of entertainment that we so needed.

Crystal Lake put on a super intense and chaotic live show. With super insane riffs and brutal drums, Crystal Lake opened up the show perfectly, getting the crowd into a frenzy. This was my first time seeing the band, and they brought the fierceness of the metal genre with them.


Hanabie was next, and this was my second time getting to see them. I saw them last year when they toured with Jinjer. They are a perfect mix of metal, K-pop, and all-around fun. These girls not only know how to entertain and put on a show, they also play their instruments with perfection. Such a great blend of vocals from sweet and innocent playfulness to guttural growls. The crowd was loving them, and they have such a huge following in America, and I only see them getting even bigger.

Kim Dracula was the headliner, and this was my first time seeing the band. I’m kinda new to the whole Kim Dracula scene but have jumped on board right away with their mix of music and odd and weirdness they bring to the stage. I’m an old head, so for the younger generation, the closest I could say is that Kim Dracula reminds me of Mr. Bungle with a new generation twist. The show was fun, and damn, Kim is such a phenomenal persona. Not only is it amazingly entertaining, but what an amazing voice! Kim Dracula goes from metal screams to deep voice talking to crazy fast raps to singing high chops like Rob Halford. I was surprised to hear not one but two covers. Pearl Jam’s “Even Flow” and Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi.”



Not only do you get this amazing music and musicians on stage, but then all of a sudden the song breaks out into a saxophone solo. WHAT?? So I encourage everyone to go see Kim Dracula when they tour in your area; you won’t be disappointed.

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