Concert Reviews

Raven Black: The Black Hallows Tour: Lovedrafts Show Review

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1 year ago

October 24, 2023

Ron

My good friends and Dark Carnival enthusiast Raven Black made their way back to the east coast after a few years, this time bringing with them Cultus Black, Casket Robbery, Dying Oath (who just joined the tour), and Illusions of Granduer, who came to open up the show.

Illusions of Grandeur opened up and got the crowd at LoveDrafts ready for a night of killer music. If you haven’t had the chance to see IOG in person, I urge you to do so. The band combines theatrics, melodic riffs, and vocals that are stellar.

Casket Robbery was up next, and this was my first time seeing the band. If you like your music dark, heavy as fuck, and growls that will knock your dick in the dirt, then Casket Robbery is the band for you. Holy Fuck is this band heavy and, oh, so good. I hope I get to see them again very soon.

Cultus Black was next, and if you haven’t heard of this band, you’re missing out. Led by former Motograter singer James Legion. This band keeps the theatrics and glow paint alive. Killer songs, banging vocals and creepy masks, and a singer covered in black-light body paint, what more could you ask for? This was my first time seeing the band live, and they did not disappoint and got the crowd into it.

My favorite people in the world were up next Raven Black. The core of Raven Black is Raven on vocals and Muppet on drums. New to the mix of misfits are Maezi on guitar and Syd on bass.

Fans of Raven Black call themselves Rejects and were in full gear for the show. It’s been a while since I’ve got to see a headlining Raven Black show, which is always the best because they can play more songs that I love hearing. Opening up with “Hear Me Cry,” the mood was set for a fun time with the Dark Carnival. I got to hear my favorite song again, “The Blackening,” and got to hear “Still Healing,” which I haven’t heard in a long time. Raven Black always puts on the best shows, not only because of the crazy props and theatrics that are on the stage but also because of how amazing Raven is when interacting with the fans on and off the stage. I truly feel that this lineup of the band is the best. The way each other feels off the next, and you can tell that the band is having so much fun on stage and truly happy to be playing for the fans. If you get a chance to see this tour, I urge you to go and get some merchandise to help support DIY bands and keep independent metal running.

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Ron

Ron has keen eye for new talent, a love for the underground, and a tremendous passion for music of any genera. You’ll probably bump into him at a horror convention or some seedy club checking out the next need-to-know band.

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King Diamond brought the Halloween party to Silver Spring MD

Published

2 days ago

November 2, 2024

Ron

King Diamond who’s on tour now with Overkill and Night Demon.

Overkill always puts on a great show and shows that face pace thrash metal is still kick ass. Led by NJ’s Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth Overkill has that distinctive sound with Bobby’s high pitched and raspy vocals. With songs like “Scorched”, “ Rotten to the Core” and “Hello From the Gutter”, Overkill got the crowd into a frenzy and warmed up the stage before the king.

You know it’s gonna be a good night when it’s 3 days before Halloween and you get to see a kick ass set from King Diamond. King Diamond who’s 68 right now still commands that stage and sounds amazing with his insanely falsettos. The stage show at a King Diamond show is always such a great sight to see. With a multilayer setup of stairs and little pieces of elaborate set all over it’s such a great view and perfect setting to watch a King Diamond set.

The set list was amazing too we got to hear songs from such a great career like “A Mansion in the Darkness”, “Halloween “, “Spider Lilly”, “Welcome Home”, and “Eye of the Witch” and of course ending the night with “Abagail”.

If you’re a fan of King Diamond or just a fan of great music that adds that Halloween haunted asylum themed stage performances then you need to go out and check this tour now. King Diamond never disappoints and always puts on one hell of a show.

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ITS TIME TO GET YOUR BODY BEAT AND LET THE BLOOD FLOW

Published

6 days ago

October 29, 2024

Ron

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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LUDACRIS : THE HALL AT LIVE

Published

2 weeks ago

October 21, 2024

Ron

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.