Combichrist came into Lovedrafts in Mechanicsburg with an old school electronic  set and the return of PA’s own DeathMaschine. 

Combichrist took the dark stage armed with Eric on the synths/sampler and Andy on Vocals and an open stage to rampage on. I got to hear some killer kick ass songs I haven’t heard in a while like “Today I woke to the rain of blood”, “This is My Rifle” and This shit will fuck you up”.  

The crowd were super excited to watch the set and everyone was having a good time, dancing to the beats, and singing all the songs and having an amazing time. I’ve been wanting to see Combichrist do these old school sets and have always loved that era of the band. We also got to hear “Like to Thank My Buddies” and “Shut up and Swallow”. We also got a super rare treat for an encore Andy went back even further in his musically roots and pulled out an Icon of Coil song “Dead Enough For Life”, which got the crowd in a frenzy. 

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ATL IS IN THE HOUSE. 

Ludacris came into Maryland at the Hall in Live Casino and brought with him the masses that were ready for a good time, good fun and good tunes. 

Ludacris said it’s been a long time since he’s been back to Maryland and DC area. I loved that he just came out with his dj and his hype man and himself nothing else was needed when you entertain like Ludacris does. Whether  you’re a fan from back in the day or a fan of his movies, Ludacris made everyone happy and made sure they were fully entertained. 

Of course Ludacris played some of his hits songs like “Act a Fool”, “Move Bitch”, “What’s your fantasy”, “Get Back” and “Area Codes” but he also played some old school tracks and a few covers like “Holiday Inn” and “Yeah”. The crowd was hitting that good weed as well and threw some blunts up to the stage during “BlueBerry Yum Yum”. 

Ludacris made a statement that his first album came out in 2000 and this next year is the 25th anniversary of the album. It was a great night and a great time, Ludacris knows how to keep the fans engaged and entertained all night. He’s very fan friendly and charismatic which makes sense that he’s also a great actor. 

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Hi Empire Extreme, We’re back with another live show review, and this one was an absolute powerhouse. The iconic 9:30 Club in DC played host to a wild night, with rising stars Sugar Pit opening for punk legends Fidlar. From the moment the doors opened, you could feel the buzz in the air—everyone knew they were in for something special. Let’s start with Sugar Pit. If you haven’t seen these guys live yet, prepare yourself. They don’t just perform; they turn the stage into their playground. The lead singer, a true performer in every sense, makes an entrance you’ll never forget. Picture this: the lights go down, the crowd is roaring, and suddenly he strolls out on stage wearing nothing but his underwear. Yes, you heard that right. The guy starts the show half-naked, casually getting dressed right there in front of a stunned crowd while the band starts playing. It’s a wild, almost theatrical moment that perfectly sets the tone for their raw, no-holds-barred energy. From there, they launched into a high-octane set, blending punk rock grit with an infectious stage presence that had the audience moving. With their EP dropping on November 1st, they’re clearly on the rise, and after a performance like this, it’s easy to see why. This band is not just making music—they’re making moments. But the night really hit another level when Fidlar took the stage. The lights dimmed, the crowd surged forward, and the anticipation was palpable. They kicked things off with their fan-favorite “Fix Me,” and from the first note, the entire room was singing every word, jumping in sync with the beat. It was electric. Lead singer Zac Carper was in full form—charismatic, wild-eyed, and feeding off the energy of the crowd. By the second song, Zac yelled into the mic, “Let’s open this pit up!” And boy, did the crowd deliver. What followed was an eruption of chaos—a massive mosh pit that swallowed half the venue, with fans crashing into each other, screaming, and absolutely loving it. The energy in that room was next-level, like a bomb had gone off and everyone was caught up in the explosion. Fidlar didn’t let up for a second, ripping through their set like they had something to prove. They played around 20 songs, diving into tracks from all their albums, blending the gritty garage punk of their early days with the more polished (but still rowdy) tunes from their later work. Zac and the band kept the energy at 100, never giving the crowd a moment to catch their breath. It was pure, unfiltered punk rock in its finest form, with every song hitting harder than the last. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any crazier, the band came back for not one, but two encore songs. The crowd went wild, screaming for more until Fidlar hit the stage again, and those final moments felt like a pure adrenaline rush. The sweat, the screams, the total release of energy—it was punk rock catharsis at its best. By the end of the night, the 9:30 Club was a sea of exhausted, exhilarated fans, still buzzing from the experience. It was one of those rare shows where everything comes together perfectly—the venue, the bands, the crowd—and creates something truly unforgettable. If you weren’t there, you missed one hell of a night, but keep an eye on both Fidlar and Sugar Pit because these bands are on fire right now.

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