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Review 1 for Katatonia
Katatonia was sublime
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The Racing Heart <3 @
Setlist: Leaders, The Racing Heart, Teargas, Dead Letters, Lethean @
Opening act(s): Paradise Lost @
Posted 09/11/2012
by punipuni
Location:Escondido,Ca
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I've seen Katatonia 3 times before this show and I was truly blown away. Their stage presence was amazing and the music was truly amazing. It was their best show yet. Paradise Lost was also awesome! (We had a sick friend and couldn't stay for Devin Townsend)
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: The Racing Heart <3 @
Setlist: Leaders, The Racing Heart, Teargas, Dead Letters, Lethean @
Opening act(s): Paradise Lost @
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Review 2 for Katatonia
Devin Townsend was incredible!
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Too many to pick just one ;) @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies, Paradise Lost, Katatonia @
Posted 09/11/2012
by Ferike
Location:California
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Devin Townsend is always so full of energy, so charismatic and interracts with everyone in the crowd that he can. Devin always makes it worth the wait through the openers, and always puts on the best show. He makes you feel like you're apart of the show, rather than just someone in the crowd watching. This show was no different. He had a nice balance of older songs with the newer ones to fill the tastes of many of his diffrerent fans, and he made sure to give eye contact and pay special attention to those who were participating- even some who didn't. He's a fantastic entertainer. And even after the show, when he was exhausted, he took the time to meet everyone, sign things and take pictures with his fans. To gain the full experience of a Devin Townsend show, you would have to go to one and see for yourself. I would highly recommend that even if you've not listened to his music, go see him live. His excellent sense of humor, mixed with his overall stage presence will blow you away.
The only complaint I would have is the venue had poor set up, and vocals could barely be heard for any of the bands, and I was right at the stage. I couldn't get into the openers because I couldn't hear much of what was going on. Really only those who already knew of them were able to enjoy them fully.
The only complaint I would have is the venue had poor set up, and vocals could barely be heard for any of the bands, and I was right at the stage. I couldn't get into the openers because I couldn't hear much of what was going on. Really only those who already knew of them were able to enjoy them fully.
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Too many to pick just one ;) @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies, Paradise Lost, Katatonia @
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Review 3 for Katatonia
PL set was ridiculously short :(
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch @
- New York @
, NY @
- Sun, Sep 23, 2012 @
Favorite moment: PL - everything.
Stolen Babies with charming Dominique and her accordion @
Stolen Babies with charming Dominique and her accordion @
Posted 09/26/2012
by WantonPrey
Location:NYC
As a lifelong fan of Paradise Lost - with all due respect to both Katatonia & Devin Townsend - I could hardly believe the ridiculously short time these living legends were allotted. Six songs?? Come on, people!
Judging by the number of PL t-shirt wearing individuals at the NYC show, quite a few people were left disappointed. It was a musical, dare I say, 'coitus interruptus' of sorts for us PL fans.
Again, with no disrespect intended towards the other bands, I agree with the poster who said that the headliners could have easily shortened their sets by a song or two in order to add at least another 15 minutes to PL's performance.
With that being said, it was a decent show and I was glad I got to hear Stolen Babies for the very first time - what an interesting act and a nice surprise!
Judging by the number of PL t-shirt wearing individuals at the NYC show, quite a few people were left disappointed. It was a musical, dare I say, 'coitus interruptus' of sorts for us PL fans.
Again, with no disrespect intended towards the other bands, I agree with the poster who said that the headliners could have easily shortened their sets by a song or two in order to add at least another 15 minutes to PL's performance.
With that being said, it was a decent show and I was glad I got to hear Stolen Babies for the very first time - what an interesting act and a nice surprise!
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch @
- New York @
, NY @
- Sun, Sep 23, 2012 @
Favorite moment: PL - everything.
Stolen Babies with charming Dominique and her accordion @
Stolen Babies with charming Dominique and her accordion @
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Review 4 for Katatonia
Epic Kings and Idols Tour
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch @
- New York @
, NY @
- Sun, Sep 23, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Katatonia @
Posted 09/25/2012
by VioletRising
Location:NJ
Cool venue, great show. Pricey beer! Good to have couches up on the balcony area. The bands playing were very different from each other but still played well and entertained.
Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch @
- New York @
, NY @
- Sun, Sep 23, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Katatonia @
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Review 5 for Katatonia
Katatonia was incredible!
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- 09/08/2012 @
Favorite moment: Too many to think of! @
Setlist: Dead Letters,
Buildings,
The Longest Year,
Deliberation,
My Twin,
The Racing Heart,
Lethean,
Teargas,
Deadhouse,
Walking by a Wire,
Sleeper,
Hypnone,
Forsaker,
Leaders, @
Buildings,
The Longest Year,
Deliberation,
My Twin,
The Racing Heart,
Lethean,
Teargas,
Deadhouse,
Walking by a Wire,
Sleeper,
Hypnone,
Forsaker,
Leaders, @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies and Paradise Lost @
Posted 09/12/2012
by Colbertarius
Location:El Rey Theatre
Before I move on to Katatonia, I want to talk about the opening acts a little bit...
Stolen Babies put on a pretty good show to start things up, i'm not really into their sort of avant-garde, "oingo boingo" metal/punk style, but it was unique and worth experiencing once at least.
Paradise Lost then came on and really cranked things up. Even though there was a problem hearing Nick Holmes the whole time because of his flu (and maybe his microphone might not have worked properly at the time), they put on a great performance, I was banging my head the whole time, even for the songs I don't know as well. Then we get to Katatonia...
Katatonia put on a spectacular show on Saturday! They played many of my favorite songs in their discography, along with some of the big highlights from their most recent album they were touring in support of (Dead End Kings). The introduction they played to Dead Letters, which ends when Jonas calls for the "City of Angels" sent shivers down my spine, and got me even more excited to hear their performance. I was banging my head hard (my neck is a little sore now, but so worth it) and singing along word for word to almost every song they played. I was in awe of just how stunning this performance was as I was banging my head, many of the songs sound even better live than in the studio. Certainly one of the best nights of my life.
And I have nothing to say about the Devin Townsend performance because I left after Katatonia was done with their show. I personally never cared for his work (I'm sure he's great at what he does, his style is just not for me) and I wanted to get back home before I got too exhausted to drive back for an hour or so.
So yeah, that's all I have to say.
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- 09/08/2012 @
Favorite moment: Too many to think of! @
Setlist: Dead Letters,
Buildings,
The Longest Year,
Deliberation,
My Twin,
The Racing Heart,
Lethean,
Teargas,
Deadhouse,
Walking by a Wire,
Sleeper,
Hypnone,
Forsaker,
Leaders, @
Buildings,
The Longest Year,
Deliberation,
My Twin,
The Racing Heart,
Lethean,
Teargas,
Deadhouse,
Walking by a Wire,
Sleeper,
Hypnone,
Forsaker,
Leaders, @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies and Paradise Lost @
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Filmed their performance of Racing Heart, one of my favorite songs from their new album!
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Review 6 for Katatonia
Wanting much more
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Forever Failure and One Second by Paradise Lost. @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies @
Posted 09/11/2012
by Bobby2741
Location:San Clemente, Ca.
The only reason I came to this show was because of Paradise Lost who are one of my favorite bands and I have been a fan since Gothic. Their set was short for a band of this status, the sound guy did a poor job, and they deserved much more than this. It was a treat to finally see them once again, but you know... Katatonia and Devin could've easily cut one song from their sets to give Paradise Lost and their fans a much deserved longer set.
Stolen Babies did a great job as the opener and Katatonia and Devin blew away my expectations. Especially Devin Townsend who I had no idea was this great of a live performer.
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Forever Failure and One Second by Paradise Lost. @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies @
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Review 7 for Katatonia
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Posted 09/11/2012
by Anonymous
favorite concert of 2012!! the venue was perfect!!
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
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Review 8 for Katatonia
Katatonia was incredible!
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: the introduction leading to Dead Letters, Racing Heart, Deadhouse @
Setlist: Dead Letters,
Buildings,
The Longest Year,
Deliberation,
My Twin,
The Racing Heart,
Lethean,
Teargas,
Deadhouse,
Walking by a Wire,
Sleeper,
Hypnone,
Forsaker,
Leaders @
Buildings,
The Longest Year,
Deliberation,
My Twin,
The Racing Heart,
Lethean,
Teargas,
Deadhouse,
Walking by a Wire,
Sleeper,
Hypnone,
Forsaker,
Leaders @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies, Paradise Lost @
Posted 09/11/2012
by Colbertarius
Location:El Rey Theatre
Katatonia put on an unforgettable show on saturday! They played about half of the songs from Dead End Kings (Hypnone, The Racing Heart, Lethean, Dead Letters, Buildings) and many of their other classics such as My Twin, Deadhouse, and Teargas. The Stolen Babies show was pretty good, and the Paradise Lost show was even better, but Katatonia's performance simply made this night unbelievable! Quite simply one of the best nights I ever had in my life. The sound is much better here than the last venue I went to (Verizon Amphitheater in Irvine), but I still brought earplugs since it's still a bit hard on the ears (even though I sometimes just took them off anyway during Katatonia's performance since I was so into the performance). I didn't stay for Devin Townsend personally, I live about an hour away and I didn't want to be too exhausted driving back (plus I never really cared for his music personally, I was there mostly for Katatonia). This is a very nice, sophisticated looking venue, I would definitely come back here again whenever a band I love is performing. Overall, I had the time of my life. Hail Katatonia! \m/
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: the introduction leading to Dead Letters, Racing Heart, Deadhouse @
Setlist: Dead Letters,
Buildings,
The Longest Year,
Deliberation,
My Twin,
The Racing Heart,
Lethean,
Teargas,
Deadhouse,
Walking by a Wire,
Sleeper,
Hypnone,
Forsaker,
Leaders @
Buildings,
The Longest Year,
Deliberation,
My Twin,
The Racing Heart,
Lethean,
Teargas,
Deadhouse,
Walking by a Wire,
Sleeper,
Hypnone,
Forsaker,
Leaders @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies, Paradise Lost @
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Review 9 for Katatonia
Sucks
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Vampira song. @
Opening act(s): Paradise Lost, Stolen Babies. @
Posted 09/10/2012
by MonkeyHead234
El Rey Theater too small. Sound too loud for theater, had to move to the back and even plug my ears. Devin Townsend has two new guitarists that were not as good as the old ones. Played a lot of songs off new album which is not even out yet. Crowd stood kind of baffled because people didn't know the songs. Katatonia is a boring band and all their songs sound the same.
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Vampira song. @
Opening act(s): Paradise Lost, Stolen Babies. @
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Review 10 for Katatonia
Devin Townsend kills it again
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Liberation and Grace @
Posted 09/10/2012
by GRANKOR
amazing show, great set and good sound. Paradise Lost weren't great and Katatonia were alright but DTP was amazing.
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Liberation and Grace @
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Review 11 for Katatonia
Devin Townsend at the El Rey Theatre
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Posted 09/10/2012
by Portnoy
Location:LA
This was metal beyond the Periodic Table of Elements! While I have heard here and there about Devin, I hadn't truly been exposed to him since his brief encounter Vai (which I actually enjoyed). Like a mad scientist, Devin explores the outer barriers of melodic phrasing while still kicking your ass with grooves that will have you banging your head, pumping a first, or wishing that there were more Devin's in this World!
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
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Review 12 for Katatonia
Katatonia and Paradise Lost
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: For Paradise Lost it was Fallen Idol, for Katatonia it was the whole set. @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies @
Posted 09/10/2012
by InsaneClown
Location:Southern California
Even though the vocalist for Paradise Lost was suffering from the flu, the performance was stellar. And Katatonia was off the chart, their performance was perfect, maybe one of the best shows I've ever seen. Most highly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys good metal and beautiful music.
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: For Paradise Lost it was Fallen Idol, for Katatonia it was the whole set. @
Opening act(s): Stolen Babies @
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Review 13 for Katatonia
Katatonia was perfect ; Devin Townsend sucked.
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Forsaker by Katatonia @
Posted 09/10/2012
by MasterChrisG123
Location:LA
Devin Townsend was nothing compared to his live videos on youtube, he sounded nothing like it, and all his songs sounded like noise to me. all the same.
El Rey Theatre @
- Los Angeles @
, CA @
- Sat, Sep 8, 2012 @
Favorite moment: Forsaker by Katatonia @
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Review 14 for Katatonia
AMAZING NIGHT!
Emo's Alternative Lounge @
- Austin @
, TX @
- 10/01/2010 @
Opening act(s): Orphaned Land, Swallow The Sun @
Posted 06/08/2012
by ImJustLiz
I first heard of Katatonia about 7 years ago & ever since I've been forever in love with their music! Jonas is one amazing singer, his voice has a very distinguishable tone to it. In 2010 I went to my first Katatonia concert, where they were playing at Emo's Austin,TX with Orphaned Land & Swallow the Sun. One unforgettable night! I'm hoping to hear them once again. :)
Emo's Alternative Lounge @
- Austin @
, TX @
- 10/01/2010 @
Opening act(s): Orphaned Land, Swallow The Sun @
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Review 15 for Katatonia
Good show
Jaxx Nightclub @
- Springfield @
, VA @
- Thu, Oct 7, 2010 @
Favorite moment: When Katatonia wrapped up the show and all the band members from Katatonia, Orphaned Land, and Swallow the Sun were on stage goofing around. @
Posted 10/11/2010
by Anonymous
Bands:
Swallow the Sun was pretty decent.
Orphaned Land puts on a great live performance which is both entertaining and amusing, I would definitely go check them out again.
Katatonia is one of my favorite bands and thus I may be a little biased; however, they put on a good show and it was nice to finally be able to see them live after 10 years of listening to them. They are not as energetic as a typical metal band, but they are doom metal and perhaps that is why.
Venue:
Jaxx is a decent small club. Easily accessible bar and merchandise tables. The place is close to a couple restaurants and has a decent amount of parking (free). A bit out of the way for where I live. The crowd was a bit mixed and not as engaged as I would have liked to see.
Jaxx is a decent small club. Easily accessible bar and merchandise tables. The place is close to a couple restaurants and has a decent amount of parking (free). A bit out of the way for where I live. The crowd was a bit mixed and not as engaged as I would have liked to see.
Jaxx Nightclub @
- Springfield @
, VA @
- Thu, Oct 7, 2010 @
Favorite moment: When Katatonia wrapped up the show and all the band members from Katatonia, Orphaned Land, and Swallow the Sun were on stage goofing around. @
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Review 16 for Katatonia
you are not worthy
Jaxx Nightclub @
- Springfield @
, VA @
- Thu, Oct 7, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Omerta @
Opening act(s): Iris Divine, Wisteria, Swallow The Sun, Orphaned Land @
Posted 10/11/2010
by anonnymous
Location:Harrisburg, PA
Katatonia is one of the most talented "underground" bands out there. Their CDs are spectacular and their live performance is near perfect. Jonas has one of the most stirring and emotive voices in rock music. The band has evolved from its "Doom/Goth" roots into a style that transcends the stereotypical classifications. Progressive, heavy, poetic, aggressive, visceral, and thought provoking are just a few ways to describe the Katatonia sound. This particular show at Jaxx was a treat for all in attendance. It was the last stop on their 26 show US club tour. The camaraderie evident between everyone on the tour was apparent as members of Swallow The Sun and Orphaned Land yuckked it up on stage between and during the songs. It was a big celebration of the end of the tour and everyone on stage and in the audience was having a blast. It's too bad that most people are ignorant of such great music.
Jaxx Nightclub @
- Springfield @
, VA @
- Thu, Oct 7, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Omerta @
Opening act(s): Iris Divine, Wisteria, Swallow The Sun, Orphaned Land @
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Review 17 for Katatonia
Awesome opening acts!!
Jaxx Nightclub @
- Springfield @
, VA @
- Thu, Oct 7, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Discovering Swallow The Sun and Renkse's guest appearance with them @
Setlist: Too many to remember @
Opening act(s): Iris Divine and Wisteria (forgettable), Swallow The Sun, Orphaned Land @
Posted 10/09/2010
by Anonymous
Location:Washington DC
This was one of those rare concerts where the opening acts outplayed the headliner! Katatonia seemed intoxicated and out of sorts, the drummer needing a massage after two songs (puhleese) and Jonas Renkse appearing drunk and tone-deaf, hitting less straight notes than the average American Idol contestant..
The best acts of this show were Finland's Swallow The Sun and Israel's Orphaned Land, a new Steven Wilson protege, who put on a show with a belly dancer and fake snake etc. Both bands were absolutely amazing.
The best acts of this show were Finland's Swallow The Sun and Israel's Orphaned Land, a new Steven Wilson protege, who put on a show with a belly dancer and fake snake etc. Both bands were absolutely amazing.
Jaxx Nightclub @
- Springfield @
, VA @
- Thu, Oct 7, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Discovering Swallow The Sun and Renkse's guest appearance with them @
Setlist: Too many to remember @
Opening act(s): Iris Divine and Wisteria (forgettable), Swallow The Sun, Orphaned Land @
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Review 18 for Katatonia
Still miss old Katatonia
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Mon, Oct 4, 2010 @
Posted 10/09/2010
by ksandage323
Location:Hermitage, TN
Why doesn't Blackheim do the harsh vocals so Katatonia can play the old stuff?
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Mon, Oct 4, 2010 @
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Review 19 for Katatonia
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Mon, Oct 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: "Soil's Song" @
Opening act(s): Orphaned Land, Swallow The Sun @
Posted 10/06/2010
by Anonymous
Location:South Carolina
Katatonia destroys live. It was my first time seeing them so I wasn't really sure what to expect but it was great. The sound was great and crushing, I was surprised at how heavy their sound came across. They're a clean vocal group with some softer sounding songs but live, their harder parts come across with force. Fantastic show, fantastic performance.
Masquerade @
- Atlanta @
, GA @
- Mon, Oct 4, 2010 @
Favorite moment: "Soil's Song" @
Opening act(s): Orphaned Land, Swallow The Sun @
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Review 20 for Katatonia
Good Show but Venue needs New Sound System!
Whisky @
- Hollywood @
, CA @
- Sun, Sep 26, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Singing a long to some of my favorite Katatonia songs with good friends all around! @
Opening act(s): Swallow the Sun, Orphaned Land @
Posted 10/05/2010
by eNIGAMTICsquid
Location:Bakersfield, CA
I love to watch Katatonia as always when they make a stop in California, but The Whiskey needs a new sound system or something. Speaker quality was not up to par and sounded kind of bad during the main set of Katatonia. This was disappointing from the last time i saw them there a few years back. Regardless, it was still fun and a bunch of great bands. I would have loved to seen them at a bigger venue perhaps.
Whisky @
- Hollywood @
, CA @
- Sun, Sep 26, 2010 @
Favorite moment: Singing a long to some of my favorite Katatonia songs with good friends all around! @
Opening act(s): Swallow the Sun, Orphaned Land @
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