Concert Reviews
HELLZAPOPPIN Baltimore Show Review
I have always been fascinated by sideshow oddities/Carnival Freak Shows. I’m remember going to see Jim Rose Freak Circus and meeting a few oddities on the way.
A new era of sideshows has emerged with HELLZAPOPPIN. Bringing back all the danger and excitement that we have been waiting for.
This was my first show back since February of 2020 when COVID sorta had a say on things. Lead by Bryce “Govna” Graves, on this tour he brought back favorite Short E Dangerously. Adding to the fun was AGT crossbow madman Ben Blaque, Ms Willow Lauren, Mr Auzzy Blood and MeeZee the San Francisco chairman of chairs.
What the fans got to see what nothing less than spectacular feats of nature. Auzzy not only swallowed swords of all shapes and sizes while doing push-ups he also stuck so many needles in places all over his body and even lifted up Short E Dangerously by his eyelids.
Ben Blaque pulled out his bow and scared not only the crowd but security but was on the money each time. Right before his last trick he showed a little video of his heartbreaking performance at AGT champions but then came out strong blind folded and shooting an apple off his head.
Ms Willow likes to swallow razor blades and lifesavers and have them come out in peculiar ways. She also put herself into a small chest and had slabs of steel in the chest while she’s contorted her body for your viewing pleasure if you’re willing to see.
MeeZee grabbed five chairs and brought them out to the crowd and stacked them all up and balance himself on top while doing a handstand. His onstage personality is perfect like the old school clowns he knows how to warm up the crowd.
The Govna pulled out some tricks himself while sticking a screwdriver up his nose and a drill. And shooting a condom from his nose and mouth out to the crowd for a souvenir.
Short E Dangerous known world round and has a figure of him in Ripleys believe it or not. Is always a fan favorite he knows how to work up the crowd and always put his hands in danger while stomping on some broken glass with them.
If you haven’t seen HELLZAPOPPIN you don’t know what you’re missing. It’s good ole Carny fun mixed in with some killer metal music. They always deliver one hell of a show and promised that they will be back again in Baltimore this year.
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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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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 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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