Live Review: Mushroomhead - O2 Institute, Birmingham
Support: Dymytry and Silenzer
12th August 2024
Words & Photos: Tim Finch
Masks seem to be mandatory tonight for a line up at the O2 Institute in Birmingham which included a bill of metal madness. Mushroomhead headlined the show, with support from Dymytry and Silenzer and to my surprise, it was perfect entertainment from start to finish.
Silenzer kicked off the evening with a bang, setting the tone for what was to come. Following their intro they immediately captured the crowd's attention. ‘Abgrund’ which showcased the band's blend of melodic intensity and powerful vocals. It was their first time in the UK and the set continued with ‘eX’ and ‘Hurricane’. One of the highlights was their rendition of ‘Last Resort’ during ‘Daemon’ which had the crowd singing along and begging for more.
Next up was Dymytry, who took the energy up a notch with their thunderous set. They started with ‘Revolt’ instantly engaging the audience with their heavy riffs and their frontmans commanding stage presence, his voice akin to that of Corey Taylor. ‘Strongero’ and ‘Enemy List’ followed, each song building on the last, with the crowd getting more and more into it. ‘Everything Is Black’ and ‘Never Gonna Die’ were particular standouts as the set continued with ‘Dead Living Dead’ and ‘Five Angry Men’. All culminating in the epic ‘TouchDown’ and the hauntingly intense ‘Chernobyl’.
Finally, it was time for Mushroomhead, the band everyone had been waiting for. From the moment they took the stage, it was clear that this was going to be a performance to remember and the sold out crowd simply couldn’t wait. The visual display was nothing short of spectacular, with the drums covered in water, creating a mesmerising effect as they were played. The water splashed and glistened under the stage lights, adding an extra layer of visual intensity to the already powerful performance.
Mushroomhead opened with ‘12 Hundred’, immediately setting a dark and brooding atmosphere. ‘A Requiem for Tomorrow’ and ‘Fall in Line’ followed, each song building on the last. The band's unique blend of metal, industrial, and theatrical elements was on full display. Highlights included ‘Qwerty’ and ‘Sun Doesn't Rise’, which had the entire venue singing along. The band's energy was infectious, and the crowd fed off of it, creating an electric atmosphere.
Finally, it was time for Mushroomhead, the band everyone had been waiting for. From the moment they took the stage, it was clear that this was going to be a performance to remember and the sold out crowd simply couldn’t wait. The visual display was nothing short of spectacular, with the drums covered in water, creating a mesmerising effect as they were played. The water splashed and glistened under the stage lights, adding an extra layer of visual intensity to the already powerful performance.
Mushroomhead opened with ‘12 Hundred’, immediately setting a dark and brooding atmosphere. ‘A Requiem for Tomorrow’ and ‘Fall in Line’ followed, each song building on the last. The band's unique blend of metal, industrial, and theatrical elements was on full display. Highlights included ‘Qwerty’ and ‘Sun Doesn't Rise’, which had the entire venue singing along. The band's energy was infectious, and the crowd fed off of it, creating an electric atmosphere.
Photo Credits: Tim Finch Photography
