Having performed three shows in the country, Lucifer gave his second performance in Brazil on the evening of last Sunday, the 6th, at Fabrique Club.
After a show in Rio de Janeiro, the band heads to Belo Horizonte, concluding the Satanic Panic Tour in this region.
The date in São Paulo was marked by an afternoon – and evening – filled with metal. Starting early, the bands Nightprowler , WeeDevil , Tantum , Pesta , and Space Grease performed before the main show.
When it was Lucifer's turn, the Fabrique Club audience went wild as soon as the band took the stage. They kicked off the night with "Crucifix (I Burn for You)." The group's sound is quite unique, mixing a number of elements, sometimes making it difficult to categorize them within the metal genre.
What is possible is to perceive the quality that the band possesses, both in the studio and live. Everything about the songs flows well, but it's impossible not to highlight the vocalist Johanna Sadonis . With her unique voice and stage presence, she captures everyone's attention, making the performance quite distinctive.
The red light illuminating the stage makes the experience even more immersive. The beautiful performance of "Dreamer" was a great choice in the setlist, which thrilled the fans, leading them to sing along to the catchy chorus.
Next, “A Coffin Has No Silver Lining” came as a sample of the power that the group's most recent album has. Lucifer V , released in early 2024, features some excellent songs, even including some great highlights from their discography.
The band's show is marked by plenty of melody and heavy riffs. Formed by Sadonis, Nicke Andersson (drums), Martin Nordin (guitar), Linus Björklund (guitar) and Harald Göthblad (bass), they deliver a performance that entertains from beginning to end.
Two highlights of the performance that deserve mention are "Fallen Angel" and "At The Mortuary," the latter in particular being cited by the vocalist as her favorite to perform live , and it's truly possible to perceive how confident and comfortable she feels singing it.
In reality, all the songs on the new album are even better when performed live. The drums take on a different kind of power, while the strings become even more melodic, and the vocals, precise.
The guitar duo understands each other very well, complementing each other perfectly with great harmony. Although the solos are very good, what truly captivates in Lucifer's music are the riffs. Full of cadence and heaviness, they are iconic.
But it's not just the songs on the new album that are worth highlighting. "Bring Me His Head" is an example of a sonic and visual explosion, with lights shining intensely while the band tears it up with their instruments.
Lucifer delivers a short, fast-paced show with minimal pauses, making it seem like only a few minutes have passed.
There's nothing negative to say about his show. It's definitely impressive how similar his live performance is to the studio version.
Even though it incorporates a certain theatricality, the band doesn't rely on it, but rather uses this aspect to create a perfect and inviting atmosphere for their music.
With a sound full of references to the 1970s, it's not hard to imagine them as one of the bands that will go down in history as a metal classic.
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