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Our Lady Peace & The Wonderful Future Tour

Jason Sealand

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Cleveland Ohio – House Of Blues

Cleveland welcomed Canadian rockers, Our Lady Peace into the House of Blues last night (Feb 8th, 2023) to a packed house. The Wonderful Future Tour incorporates some futuristic themes from Ray Kurzweil as the band used a large high-def screen on stage to welcome a few guests that couldn’t be there in person to speak or play along to a song. OLP’S lead singer and co-founder Raine Maida says. ” The Wonderful Future Theatrical Experience is poised to be the most inventive show we’ve ever attempted. Fans will feel more connected to the band, the music, and the characters involved with Spiritual Machines 1 & 2 than ever. We are finally able to introduce Ray Kurzweil, Molly, and other very special guests live in person. After not being able to tour for a while, we have committed to pushing the boundaries of what a live show is on this tour, but also appreciate there are OLP favorites that haven’t been heard live in a minute. We got you!”

Our Lady Peace indeed had the crowd pumped. They launched the set with “The Message” from their 2022 release of Spiritual Machines II and by the 4th song on the set everyone in the house was on their feet and signing along to “Superman’s Dead”, from Clumsy 97′. A few songs later the set was broken up by a talking piece on the screen by author, inventor, and futurist Ray Kurzweil. Other notable performances on screen with the band were from the original OLP guitarist Mike Turner as he played a recording of guitar for ‘All My Friends’ and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova of punk band Pussy Riot who did the backing vocals on ‘Stop Making Stupid People Famous’.

The band looked like it might have ended the show with the song “Clumsy” as the night wound down and the lights faded, and the band walked off the stage. However, the crowd needed just a little bit more of OLP and started to chant. “One more song”. “One more song”. Raine came out and let them know not only would they do one more song they would do 4 more! The encore set was killer, and it was the perfect ending for the night. I have always been a fan of this band, but have never caught them live. Our Lady Peace does not disappoint, and they have been going strong for 20 plus years!

The current band consists of Raine Maida, Duncan Coutts, Jason Pierce, and Steve Mazu. Our Lady Peace is one of Canada’s most successful bands having toured the world and sold over 5 million albums,  won four JUNO Awards and 10 Much Music Video Awards. In 2020, OLP and their fans celebrated the 20th anniversary of their critically acclaimed Spiritual Machines, which is arguably one of the most influential Canadian alt-rock albums of the 2000s as it firmly re-established OLP as a dominant force in modern rock. 2021 continued the celebration of Spiritual Machines with the release of Spiritual Machines II produced by Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio) and featuring — once again — a collaboration with futurist/author Ray Kurzweil. The album is a return to form, both musically and lyrically, as OLP embraces their early guitar-driven, rhythmic roots and cryptic lyrics.

Raine Maida – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Duncan Coutts – bass guitar, backing vocals.
Steve Mazur – guitar, backing vocals.
Jason Pierce – drums, percussion, backing vocals.

SETLIST:

MOLLY INTRO (SCREEN)
THE MESSAGE – SPIRITUAL MACHINES II 22″
ONE MAN ARMY – HAPPINESS.. 99′
IN REPAIR – SPIRITUAL MACHINES 00′
SUPERMANS DEAD – CLUMSY 97′
LIFE – SPIRITUAL MACHINES 00′
INNOCENT – GRAVITY 02′
(RAY DIALOGUE)
TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS – THE CRAFT 96′
POTATO GIRL – HAPPINESS.. 99′
ANGELS LOSING SLEEP – HEALTHY IN PARANOID TIMES 05′
DROP ME IN THE WATER – SOMETHINGNESS 18′
IS ANYBODY HOME? – HAPPINESS.. 99′
NEUROSIS – A SPIRITUAL MACHINES B SIDE (GIVEN TOO THE CROWD VIA A QR CODE)
STOP MAKING STUPID PEOPLE FAMOUS – SPIRITUAL MACHINES 22′ (PUSSY RIOT NADIA)
WISH YOU WELL – SPIRITUAL MACHINES II 22′
CLUMSY – CLUMSY 97′

–ENCORE–
ALL MY FRIENDS – SPIRITUAL MACHINES 00′
HOLES – SPIRITUAL MACHINES II 22′
4AM – CLUMSY 97′
STARSEED – NAVEED 94′

Links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lqW59DUEKqvcHc8mVWBtH

iTunes:  https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/our-lady-peace/475472

Website: https://www.ourladypeace.com/

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Paleface Swiss Pittsburgh Show Review

George Archibald

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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 were lined upacross 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 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 Heartwhich 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 we just as energetic pacing the stage while performing, running across the stage; Vocalist Mathias even jump 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 SilverSpring 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 gutteral 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 is Kim such a phenomenal persona. Not only just amazingly entertaining but also 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 go see Kim Dracula when they tour in your area, you won’t be disappointed.

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TERRIFYING NORTH AMERICA

George Archibald

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Terrifying North America Tour featuring Aborted,Ingested, Peeling Flesh and Extermination Dismemberment at Preserving in New Kensington Pa 3-2-2025

It was a bitter cold Sunday, a biting cold as death metal fans lined the sidewalk in front of the old church which is Preserving Records in New Kensington Pa. Tonight the Terrifying North America tour brings death metal veterans Aborted back to the Burgh. Aborted have frequented the Pittsburgh area over the last few years having played the Roxian, and buildinf a solid fan base within the city. Along with Aborted is English death metal act Ingested. Also a season veteran in the genre, Ingested returns to the states with new vocalist Josh Davies and new guitarist Andrew Virrueta. Also opening up the tour is Extermination Dismemberment and Peeling Flesh, two bands making thjer rise in the scene. 

Extermination Dismemberment kicked off the show. This band didn’t waste anytime, grinding and slamming out of the gate, the pit was churning immediately. The band welcomed everyone for coming and made everyone aware they came from Belarus to kick their asses. The songs were filled with double bass, snare blasts, and fast paced grinds; enough to make any hardcore enthusiasts ears perk. When the band kicked into Corpsepit the crowd was jumping up and down in unison before breaking out into chaos. The band closed out their set with Omnivore. 

Peeling Flesh was up next, this band has been gaining quite a bit of attention in the scene lately. Having appeared on the Garza Podcast and hitting the road hard has helped in growing their following. Another slam from the start and count the bodies later band, Peeling Flesh came out in a fury. Pit churning, limbs flying as straight out the game the band was bringing heat. Mr. Nasty Time, 12 Gauge Autopsy, and Bodega Bloodbath really got the crowd moving. The band will throw samples and hip hop beats in at times, then like whiplash head into another slamming breakdown. Snare bombs going off, and bodies careening, it islike watching a car crash unfold.

UK death metal veterans Ingested took to the stage opening things up with Titanomachy. New Vocalist Josh Davies is full of energy and fits well into the shoes of former vocalist Jason Evans. The band sounded mean, slams and fast paced breaks kept the crowd on its toes. These veterans know how to work a crowd, as surfers we now making their way onto the stage. Newest single Alter of Flesh, really got the bodies moving, the band kept up the energy ripping through Invidious,and CrematedExistence, before closing with a wall of death on Skinned and Fucked. 

Closing out the night was Aborted. The crowd was all fired up and eagerly have been awaiting these masters of macabre to take the stage. Vocalist Sven De Caluwe,  paced the stage as a mad man, known for his high energy live shows, this crowd wouldn’t get a rest during the set. The bands set list was filled with heavy hitters, Retrogore, Dreadbringer and Death Cult made the pit sway and churn. The band continued the mayhem playing through The Shape of Hate before ending with Hecatomb. 

Pittsburgh was such a gracious host for the Terrifying North America tour. The crowd was enthusiastic and the energy never dropped. If you are looking for a heavy death metal show to get the blood moving, this is the tour for you. 

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