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Graveyard Live in Chicago

The release of the album “Peace” last year represented a great return for Swedish rockers Graveyard and the ‘Peace Across The Wasteland’ tour co-headlining with Uncle Acid and The Deadbeats has been another successful experience packing venues all over North America. It wasn’t surprising to see that Graveyard show at the Metro in Chicago was sold out as their intense music style continues to garner new acolytes in North America. While there is certainly a renaissance of vintage rock and stoner style, Graveyard’s sound always stands out for the hypnotic psychedelic grooves and the gorgeous understated melodies. For the setlist Graveyard chose many songs from the latest full length “Peace” including “Walk On”, “The Fox” and “It Ain’t Over Yet” which definitely sounded even more enthralling during this vibrant live performance and it was also nice to hear several songs from the older acclaimed album “Hisingen Blues” such as the title track, “Uncomfortably Numb” and “The Siren”.

 

Lucifer Live in Chicago

Heavy rockers Lucifer finally embarked on a headlining tour in North America to support the latest spellbinding release “Lucifer II”. The American fans certainly showed their utmost love for Lucifer’s music packing Reggies in Chicago on a Thursday night. The band’s chemistry was immediately evident and Johanna Sadonis proved to be a charismatic vocalist confidently singing through the hazy atmospheres of “Dreamer” or the retro grooves of “California Son” and the new unreleased song “Ghosts” was another lovely surprise.

 

Children Of Bodom Live in Chicago

Finish icons Children Of Bodom just released the long awaited album “Hexed”, available via Nuclear Blast, and the fans have a chance to hear live the new songs “Under Grass And Clover”, “This Road” and “Platitudes And Barren Words” as the band is currently touring in North America. During the energetic performance at House of Blues in Chicago Children Of Bodom started with the classic track “Are You Dead Yet?” which instantly triggered massive mosh pit and crowd surfing that basically went on for the entire concert.

Wolfheart Live in Chicago

The release of “Constellation Of The Black Light” marked a successful year for Finnish winter metal band Wolfheart and to celebrate the album they return to North America for the second time. Check out the live action from Wolfheart show at House Of Blues in Chicago!

Swallow The Sun Live in Chicago

This is a great year for Finnish band Swallow The Sun as the latest full length “When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light”, available via Century Media, has garnered a lot of attention and positive feedback. Now you have the chance to hear some of these new intense songs live since the band is currently on a massive North American tour with Wolfheart and Children Of Bodom. Swallow The Sun performed a captivating emotional show at House Of Blues in Chicago focusing on their signature sonic blend of gloom, beauty & despair and since the setlist might have been too short we really hope to see them again soon!

 

Cannibal Corpse Live in Chicago

Renowned death metal band Cannibal Corpse tore through Chicago alongside Morbid Angel during their recent U.S. tour. Easily one of the strongest and most consistent acts over the last 30 years, Cannibal Corpse unleashed a relentless set with several fan favorites highlighting many of their best songs from different points in their career, and ending with none other than the brutal “Hammer Smashed Face”.

 

In Flames Live in Chicago

In Flames are certainly one of the most popular Swedish metal bands worldwide and to celebrate the release of the brand new album “I, The Mask”, out now via Eleven Seven,  they are currently touring across North America. At the sold out show at House of Blues in Chicago the setlist might have been too short since the band is the main support for the headliners Within Temptation, nevertheless In Flames delivered a memorable performance and the fans were able to hear live the new songs “Voices”, “(This Is Our) House” and “I Am Above”.

Within Temptation Live in Chicago

Beloved Dutch band Within Temptation finally returns to North America supporting the new powerful album “Resist” available via Spinefarm Records. Fronted by the charismatic vocalist Sharon den Adel, Within Temptation performed a stunning sold out show at House of Blues in Chicago and the setlist included the new songs “Raise Your Banner”, “The Reckoning”, “Endless War” and “Supernova”. Within Temptation also performed many songs from the previous successful releases such as “The Heart Of Everything”, “The Cross”, “Stand My Ground”, a dreamy acoustic version of the unforgettable song “Ice Queen” and ended the show with the anthemic “Mother Earth”. Throughout the years Within Temptation didn’t tour often in North America but we hope that the warmth and profound appreciation expressed by the fans in Chicago will make them decide to come back soon.

 

Morbid Angel Live in Chicago

Death metal legends Morbid Angel are currently co-headlining a U.S. tour with Cannibal Corpse. Their set at the Concord in Chicago showed a wide range of heavy material; opening with three songs from their latest album, 2017’s “Kingdoms Disdained,” to older fan favorites such as “Day of Suffering” and “God of Emptiness.” Their harsh, chaotic death metal sound was a massive hit with fans.