Opening the night, Bleeth delivered a slow, deliberate set that blended doom heaviness with post-metal atmosphere. Their layered guitar work and dynamic shifts built tension, drawing the packed crowd into a focused, immersive listen. It was a measured start to a night that would only get heavier.
As the first co-headliner, Eyehategod took the stage with no frills, just a steady surge of noise and feedback before locking into their signature swamp-born grooves. Mike Williams delivered each lyric with clipped aggression, pacing the stage and locking eyes with the crowd. Guitars and bass drove thick, jagged riffs while Aaron Hill’s tight, unrelenting drumming held everything together.
The 17-song set covered fan favorites and staples, including Sisterfucker (Part I), Methamphetamine, and New Orleans Is the New Vietnam. The audience stayed engaged from start to finish, pushing forward, shouting along, and matching the band’s raw energy. Between songs, Mike’s dry humor kept things loose without breaking the momentum.
Closing the night, Crowbar delivered a set that proved why they remain one of sludge metal’s most enduring acts. Kirk Windstein, performing despite ongoing back issues, played with complete commitment. Every riff hit with weight and precision, from the opening Conquering to the emotional closer All I Had (I Gave).
The crowd reacted with the same intensity they had shown for Eyehategod, surging with each down-tuned chord and chanting along to the bigger choruses. Highlights included High Rate Extinction, Planets Collide, and Like Broken Glass. By the end, the sold-out venue was drenched in heat, sweat, and the satisfaction of a night that fully delivered.
This tour isn’t just a concert — it’s a sludge metal pilgrimage. Eyehategod and Crowbar, both towering figures in the genre, deliver equal but distinct doses of punishment, while Bleeth set the stage with slow, atmospheric devastation. A sold-out night of riffs, volume, and unfiltered heaviness that left ears ringing and hearts pounding.
