Concert Review: Hollywood Undead

If there’s one thing Minneapolis knows, it’s music. We know there are some hardcore music fans out there, so we cater to their needs with some pretty awesome shows. This weekend, it’s 93x Fest and there’s a whole lot of great bands in town. The one that sticks out the most, is Hollywood Undead. Talk about excitement. You can feel it vibrate through the crowd even though its cold and rainy. What’s a little water to cool down the rampant temperature rising that’s caused by some badass music?

I know there’s a lot of talk about bands that wear masks and that it confuses people. We get it. But do you? If you were to listen to the heavy beats, tempting rifts and swift vocals, you’d never know these boys “hide” their faces behind masks that identify each as an individual. The moment Hollywood Undead step out onto the stage, you instantly know why they have a hardcore group of fans/followers. They grab your attention and shake it up. The energy in which these guys perform at is phenomenal. You don’t need to see expressions to know that they’re making a statement in every song played. You feel it. They interact with the crowd that isn’t always seen. It’s almost as if they dared every single person not to feel the music and not get into it. Let’s just say that everyone didn’t bother taking up the dare, they were singing and jumping without realizing it. The multiple fist pumps and screaming choruses heard from the crowd, is just one more reminder that HU is indeed that damn good.

Aside from the crowd, this band knows how to make it and how to guarantee a future in this industry. They value their fans and create a bond with them that few bands do. Their ability to perform live is always a treat and one no one forgets about. You’ll be surfing the net as soon as you get home to see when they’re in town next, what new gear they have, when they’re in town next and most importantly, listening to their music on repeat for the next few months. All in all, Hollywood Undead is one of the best bands to see live, hands down.