The forever cool English rock band the Sisters of Mercy appeared at the Paramount on October 16th. The group has had numerous lineups over the years; its current lineup includes singer Andrew Eldritch, Kai, Ben Christo and Chris Catalyst. Release a big industrial rock sigh as you check out these beautiful photos by Sam Leung.
Cool Cover:Hot Sunday Blood‘s “Schwarze Seelen“ Details: Italian group gets extra spooky with the cover for their single “Schwarze Seelen.” That throne is something else. The mood of this art definitely fits in with the theme of black souls, which is what “Schwarze Seelen” means in German. ~Dagmar
DJ Shadow (Josh Davis) returned to Seattle for the first time in seven years on January 24, 2024. The iconic producer and sampling pioneer said that the pandemic had halted his European tour early in 2020, and that he felt unsure what to expect when he finally got back on the road this year. Here in Seattle he packed the 1000-capacity Neptune Theatre.
Shadow played his tunes from 1996 through 2023, alternating amongst laptop, turntables, and electronic drums. He projected compelling video collages on a screen behind him, complementing his deftly combined audio samples, and subtitles flashed the song title, album year, and rapper. He treated the audience to a long set, which he said was because the show had sold out. DJ Shadow closed with “Nobody Speak ” from his first gold record, which featured an enthusiastic drum solo.
He paused to thank his Seattle fans for their energy and support, saying that he had been coming here for 25 years. After acknowledging his crew, Shadow continued with a three-song encore before saying goodnight.
Opening was Portuguese EDM producer Holly (Miguel Oliveira). Holly released Minha Vida – Sadness in 2023.
Ronnie Radke of Falling in Reverse – photo by Charitie Myers
Just days after the release of their fifth album, Popular Monster, Falling in Reverse were headliners at White River Amphitheatre on August 22nd. Interestingly, the album features a mug shot of singer Ronnie Radke on its cover. Also on the bill were Black Veil Brides, who are ready for Halloween with a short and spooky comic. Black Veil Brides and fellow openers Dance Gavin Dance and Tech N9ne appeared on Popular Monster.
Black Veil Bride‘s Andy Biersack – photo by Charitie Myers
Video:Daisy Grenade‘s “How to Hide a Body” Why You Want to Watch: Okay not literally, but Daisy Grenade wants to know “How To Hide A Body.” Clean up seems to be key. . . and so the women of Daisy Grenade, Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker, reach Final Girl Status. Daisy Grenade is in Seattle on November 16th at Showbox SoDo. Click on the video screen grab below to watch the video. ~Dagmar
