Concert Reviews
Our Lady Peace & The Wonderful Future Tour
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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COLD: 25 YEARS OF 13 WAYS TO BLEED ON STAGE/20 YEARS OF A DIFFERENT KIND OF PAIN TOUR


COLD came back into Baltimore to bring us an anniversary of 2 amazing albums, “13 ways to bleed” and “a different kind of pain. Bringing along with them Thrower, University Drive, and September Mourning.




Thrower opened up and this was my first time seeing this band from Texas. The best way I can describe them is a good mix of 90s grunge with a little modern rock. They had a really cool sound and had a great vibe on stage. The band did a really cool eerie rendition of Blue Oyster Cults “Don’t Fear the Reaper”.






University Drive was up next and this was also my first time seeing the band, even though they have toured with Cold a few times, I just haven’t got the chance to see them. UD has 3 members of Cold in the band making them have double duty on tour. I thought UD were really great, I loved the sound and the stage energy. The music is also different from Cold, so it makes a good combo with the band. Having 3 guitarists was crazy on stage but seemed to work so perfectly.




September Mourning was up next, and after an early van issue on tour, they were able to come back and rock out for the crowd. September knows how to get the fans ready and eager to have some fun and listen to some theatrical metal. I loved the tv screens on each side showing you some art and lyrics and all things September Mourning while the band played .



Cold was up next and everyone in the house was ready to sing, to laugh, to cry, to remember when and where these songs were a huge part of our lives. It’s crazy that 13 ways to bleed is 25 years old and Different kind of pain is 20, where does the time go? Cold always takes us on an emotional rollercoaster when they come to play, but this time it was different. We got to hear 25 songs from both albums that both played a huge role in my life and the lives of the fans at the show. I love seeing Cold play, and seeing the crowd cause everyone knows the lyrics, sings to the top of their lungs and show so much emotion for a rock/metal concert.



I love the combo of both these albums. They both take you on a journey of life, with all kinds of feelings along the way. Feelings of hope, depression, fear, pain, sadness, anger , having no faith to having faith again, to drug use and suicide. Ya that sounds a lot like Emo music, but Cold was this way before Emo was a thing, plus the music is way better. I love that Scooter takes times to tell the fans about certain songs and the meaning and inspirations around the lyrics, I also love that everyone has their own opinion about the lyrics and how they mean to them. It was great to hear these albums in full because normally you may hear a few of the tracks but it’s great to hear songs you haven’t heard Live in years or ever.

Cold just doesn’t compare to any other bands out there. Not only is Scooter one of the best lyricists and poets of the 90s-2000s but also is such a great man, loving father and truly a gem within the world of musicians that let their ego take control. Scooter and the band are truly for the fans, they always make sure to take time to meet the fans, take photos, sign autographs and talk about how the songs of the band have impacted them personally. I’ve got to hang out with my friends with the Kid Dreadful camp and got to see how excited and truly interested that the band are into her life and her art. It’s just makes you love this band anymore.

I can’t wait till they come back again and maybe in 2028 we can get the 30 year anniversary of the “Self Titled” album and get to hear the songs that first got me into the band. It’s crazy that I’ve been going to see Cold for 25 years. The one thing that’s been the same in those 25 years is my love of this band. This band has honestly saved my life many times and helped many others too.
THANK YOU COLD.
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WEDNESDAY 13:THERES NO SUCH THINGS AS MONSTERS MARYLAND SHOW REVIEW


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

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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