It’s been a long time coming: too long, if we’re being honest. When Memphis May Fire and Blessthefall finally rolled back into Perth and took over Magnet House, there was a real sense in the room that this wasn’t just another tour stop, and not just the final date in a hugely successful tour: this really was unfinished business. For Blessthefall in particular, nine years is a lifetime in heavy music. Entire scenes can rise and fall in that time. But the second they hit the stage, it felt like they’d never been away. And that is the sign of a huge gig.
Phoenix’s Blessthefall wasted no time reminding everyone exactly why they’ve been missed in that decade away. Their set was equal parts nostalgia and raw, unrelenting force: a headline-length assault that turned the room into a sea of relentless movement. The connection was instant and electric, the kind of bond that only comes from years of fans holding onto songs that mean so much. Crowd surfers came thick and fast, Beau was out in the crowd, barriers strained and security scrambled. For a moment it felt like Perth had been plugged straight into 2010 again – but this time it was sharper, louder, and even more vital. If there was ever an ounce of doubt, this set killed it stone dead: we need these guys back here far more often.
But as explosive as that was, Memphis May Fire still had to step up and close the night. Now if history tells us anything, it’s that Matty Mullins and co. don’t just meet expectations, they bulldoze them. From the opening punch of ‘Paralyzed’ to the chaotic, fitting finale of ‘Chaotic,’ the set was a masterclass in modern metalcore done right. Tight, polished, and aggressive: this is a band operating at full throttle, feeding off every scream, every raised fist, every body flying round the circle pit and crashing against the barrier.
What stood out most was just how effortless it all felt. The setlist spanned their entire catalogue, weaving newer material seamlessly with long-term fan favourites. Somehow every song was elevated in the live setting. ‘Vices’ absolutely detonated the room, breakdowns hit like a sledgehammer, and Matty Mullins loved it – tonight he was everything a front man needs to be: equal parts preacher and ringmaster. He commanded the crowd with a presence that few can match. His clean vocals soared, his screams cut through like a blade, and the band behind him delivered a wall of sound that was nothing short of crushing. An hour and twenty minutes of intensity with no let up! And then, just like that, it was over.
That’s the mark of a truly great show — when time disappears and you’re left standing there wondering where the hell the night went. No overlong speeches, no filler, no wasted moments. Just song after song, hit after hit, delivered with precision and passion. You walked out buzzing, ears ringing, adrenaline still coursing — completely alive and already wanting more. But here’s the thing — and it needs to be said. We can’t keep waiting this long.
Nine years between visits for Blessthefall is criminal. Even the gaps between Memphis May Fire tours feels too long when they’re performing at this level. Perth showed up, loud and loyal as ever, and both bands fed off that energy like they never wanted it to end. That kind of connection deserves consistency, not long silences. If this tour proved anything, it’s that the demand is here, the passion is here, and the chaos is very much alive.
Now it’s on them to come back — and soon.
GALLERY
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