{"id":31985,"date":"2013-09-22T04:39:25","date_gmt":"2013-09-22T09:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=31985"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:20:56","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:20:56","slug":"live-carnival-of-madness-tour-concert-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/live-carnival-of-madness-tour-concert-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE! | Carnival of Madness Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Deb Rao<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

September 15, 20132 at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV. —<\/h3>\n

\"CarnivalThe Carnival Of Madness Tour rolled into Las Vegas at The Joint with a vengeance. As I pulled into the garage parking lot the drummer from Shinedown greeted patrons. The concert bill featured some of the top names in music today featuring We As Human, In This Moment, Skillet, Papa Roach, and Shinedown.<\/p>\n

The concert began early at 4:00 P.M. opening with We As Human. This was my first time seeing the band and I was really impressed. We As Human have a hard driving infectious sound. Lead singer Justin Cordle really got the crowd all warmed up. Highlight of the set included \u201cBring To Life\u201d and \u201cStrike Back.\u201d We As Human were discovered by the lead singer of Skillet John Cooper. They have a fresh new sound and positive message. I look forward to hearing more from the band from Nashville in the future. Check out Hardrock Haven interview with Justin Cordle.<\/p>\n

Next up at 4:30 P.M. was In This Moment. This was my third time seeing the band and I was really impressed by their stage setting. First of all one word describes Maria Brink\u2019s performance HOT! The stage setting was kind of Goth and featured naked statues and heads emerged in gravel with hands sticking out. There were skulls and massive fog. Maria took the stage and all eyes were on the golden Goddess. Dressed in a nurse outfit, and two dancing girls Maria took the audience by storm. Her voice was fierce. The singer went through many costume changes. Highlight of the set was \u201cAdrenalize.\u201d The singer left the audience wanting more.<\/p>\n

Next up Skillet gave one of their best performances. The band sounded really tight and has acquired many new fans since the last time I saw them at Rock On The Range. They have a new album out and performed new song \u201cSick Of It.\u201d The song really rocked. I particularly enjoyed the guitar performance by Korey Cooper. Jen Ledger is a powerhouse drummer. It was great to see all the girl power on this tour.<\/p>\n

Papa Roach hit the stage at 8:00 P.M. for one of the evening\u2019s best performances. It was great to see them back in action. Jacoby Shaddix sounded really strong. You could tell he was happy to be back onstage. Papa Roach set list combined old and new songs. They performed new songs from their latest release The Connection including,\u201d Where Did The Angels Go\u201d, “Still Swingin\u201d, and \u201cLeader Of The Broken Hearts\u201d. The band also performed their signature anthems including \u201cScars\u201d, and \u201cLast Resort.\u201d Nothing can be compared to the energy of a Papa Roach show. Check out interview with Tobin at Hardrock Haven.<\/p>\n

Set List:
\nBurn
\nBlood Brothers
\nGive Me Back My Life
\nBetween Angels And Insects
\nWhere Did The Angels Go
\nForever
\nLeader Of The Broken Hearts
\nScars
\nStill Swingin\u2019
\nTo Be Loved
\nGetting Away With Murder
\nLast Resort<\/p>\n

\"Shinedown\"The pride of Florida, Shinedown hit the stage at 9:25 P.M. I have to mention, I first saw this band years ago at the Palladium in Worcester and I knew then they were going to be huge. Tonight the band came full circle with a brilliant performance. Shinedown\u2019s set flowed really well with all the hard hitting songs including \u201cEnemies\u201d and \u201cDevour\u201d plus the band also performed acoustically which showcased Brent Smith\u2019s golden voice. Shinedown hit the stage amidst a sea of pyro, carnival dancers, and a huge screen depicting images that surrounded each song.<\/p>\n

Highlight of the set was the song \u201cIf You Only Knew.\u201d The stellar musicianship of the band shined. Another favorite was the pretty song \u201cAmaryllis.\u201d During the set Brent Smith gave the most amazing speech. Brent commented that music wasn\u2019t a genre. Music will always be there for you. Rock was not dead. Music is a way of life. He also stated that they say if you can make it in Vegas, you can make it anywhere. That statement was so true. Vegas is a really hard audience to please. By the roar of the response of the audience, Shinedown\u2019s surely show captured Vegas. I think the most heartwarming moment of the night was seeing this family standing next to me singing \u201cIf You Only Knew\u201d with their son on the shoulders of his Mother singing every word. Shinedown really sets a great example for their fans. Actually the message from all the bands here tonight was so positive.<\/p>\n

It was so exhilarating to hear Shinedown play two acoustic songs including \u201c45\u201d and \u201cSimple Man.\u201d They ended their set with the anthem \u201cBully.\u201d Words can\u2019t describe how Shinedown\u2019s set soared. The stage set bedazzled and it really fit into all the Vegas glitz. It was great to see the band perform in Las Vegas usually they play in Reno. <\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Carnival Of Madness show was a complete success. Every band brought their A game and gave 100 percent. It brought families and music fans together for an inspiring night of music. I talked to fans after the show and they said they came as far as California to see the show. The male audience loved In This Moment and Skillet. Be sure to check out interview with Eric Bass<\/a> at Hardrock Haven.<\/p>\n

Set List:
\nI\u2019m Not Alright
\nEnemies
\nDevour
\nUnity
\nThe Crow And The Butterfly
\nAdrenaline
\nI\u2019ll Follow You
\nDiamond Eyes
\nIf You Only Knew
\nAmaryllis
\nSound Of Madness
\nSecond Chance
\n45 \u2013 Acoustic
\nSimple Man \u2013 Acoustic
\nBully<\/p>\n

Get concert info @ www.facebook.com\/carnivalofmadness<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Special thanks to Amanda from ABC PR and Eleven Seven Music for making this review possible. <\/p>\n\n\n
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2013 Carnival of Madness Tour Concert Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n

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