While we anxiously wait for the brand new album “Humanicide” set to be released on May 31 via Nuclear Blast, Bay Area thrash metal icons Death Angel are currently touring in North America with legendary Overkill, a dream tour for all devoted thrash metal fans! At the show at House of Blues in Chicago Death Angel delivered a crushing performance, as proved by the constant insane mosh pit, playing the title track “Humanicide” from the upcoming new release and of course some unforgettable favorites including “The Dream Calls For Blood”, “The Ultra-Violence” and “KIll As One” and certainly we all hope to see them playing more songs touring as headliners in the near future. Mark Osegueda’s vocals were absolutely flawless and he took the time to express gratitude to the faithful Chicago fans for their continuous support through all these years.

Legendary thrash metallers Overkill embarked on a massive North American tour that celebrates the release of the explosive 19th album “The Wing Of War” available via Nuclear Blast. The concert at House of Blues in Chicago was packed with loads of longtime faithful fans as well as younger acolytes proving that Overkill’s music legacy is still relevant and loved in the current metal scene. With a charismatic stage presence and the unmistakable signature vocals Bobby Blitz definitely impressed the crowd and classic songs such as “Bastard Nation”, “Ironbound”, “Rotten To The Core” and “Elimination” triggered non stop crowd surfing & mosh pit but it was also great to hear live for the first time the new energetic songs “Last Man Standing”, “Distortion” and “Welcome To The Garden State”.  

 

We had to wait a decade but Goth’n’Roll Helsinki Vampires The 69 Eyes have finally returned to the United States on the ‘Back From The Grave!’ tour as they are ready to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary this year as well as a brand new album due to be released in September via Nuclear Blast. At the show at The Forge in Joliet The 69 Eyes received a warm welcome from the fans, some of them have never had a chance to see them live while others perfectly remembered their previous US tour back in 2009. For the setlist The 69 Eyes chose many beloved unforgettable songs from their extensive discography opening the show with the anthemic “Devils” followed by “Don’t Turn Your Back On Fear”, “Perfect Skin”, the sultry “Dance d’Amour”, “Feel Berlin”, the iconic “Gothic Girl” and many other favorites. As always vocalist Jyrki 69 proved to be one of the most charismatic rockers in modern times and the band’s chemistry was simply perfect so we really hope to see The 69 Eyes touring again in the United States!

Fronted by mastermind Peter Tägtgren Hypocrisy finally return to North America co-headlining the successful “Death …Is Just The Beginning” tour with label mates Fleshgod Apocalypse. It all started back in 1992 and certainly Hypocrisy still hold an influential status in the current metal scene so it was not surprising to see such a large crowd of loyal fans at Bottom Lounge in Chicago. Hypocrisy chose a setlist that definitely represents their signature blend of fast & heavy death metal grooves and darkly melodic depth ranging from the classic tracks “Fractured Millennium”, “The Final Chapter” and “Into The Abyss” to the most recent “End Of Disclosure”.

 

It’s an exciting time for Italian orchestral death metal masters Fleshgod Apocalypse as the highly anticipated 5th album “Veleno” will be released on May 24th via Nuclear Blast and they are currently co-headlining the massive “Death …Is Just The Beginning” North American Tour with legendary Hypocrisy. Fleshgod Apocalypse undoubtedly have already a huge fanbase in North America as proved by the love and appreciation that the crowd expressed during their memorable live performance at Bottom Lounge in Chicago. With a charismatic stage presence Fleshgod Apocalypse chose an eclectic & energetic setlist that included “The Violation” and “The Forsaking” from the 2011 release “Agony”, “Cold As Perfection”, “Healing Through War” and “The Fool” from the acclaimed album “King” while the new single “Sugar” that definitely marked another intense moment. Watching Fleshgod Apocalypse live it becomes evident that besides the darkened & crushing death metal elements, the enticing detailed orchestral arrangements and the operatic grandeur demonstrate why the band’s unique music style is bound to stand out in the crowded metal scene.  

 

 

Following the release of the sophomore album “Dreamcatcher” via Nuclear Blast, Aenimus are currently spreading their technical prog death metal music style across North America on tour with Hypocrisy and Fleshgod Apocalypse.