Being 2006, and having lived through the 80s, I often feel bad for the bands that got stuck with the label of “an 80s band”. There is
plenty of talent and hard work out there, yet, because they spiked in fame during the 80s, they have a stigma wrapped around their necks. Not every metal band from the 80s were talentless Aquanet endorsed wannabes.
Such is the case with tonight's show.
Never having seen Lizzy live before, and having the only image of Lizzy from the Me Against the World video in my head, I
shamefully admit I never paid them that much attention. Come to find out tonight, that was my loss. Say what you will about the looks and the
videos of yesteryear, but the band kicked ass on their tour stop in Scottsdale May 22nd.
Hitting the stage with There Will be Blood Tonight from their 2000 Deal with the Devil release, there was a energy roaring from the stage, with no turning back. First thing that came to mind was the fact that Lizzy sounded exactly like he did in the 80s. But think about that – his voice is still that trong.
There are only a handful of singers nowadays from the same era that can claim that kind of talent, yet Lizzy wouldn’t be one of the first to come to your mind.
The energy from the band was so contagious that you just
couldn’t help but have fun. Everyone was on their feet yelling right along
to every song. Newest member Ira Black (guitar) showed he fit right
in, mastering riff after riff. Marten Andersson (bass) and Joey Scott
(drums) kept things tight throughout the entire set as well. Tonight was a reminder that true talent can stand the test of time, and the band showed they were still having fun. Not only could you see it, but you could feel it as well.
Again, never having seen Lizzy live before, it was rather
interesting watching the costume changes. I think I actually saw Lizzy’s
real face maybe 15 minutes total throughout the night. Master of Disguise indeed. After the show I talked with Lizzy and Marten for a little bit. Very cool, down to earth guys.
Setlist:
- There Will be Blood Tonight
- Notorious
- Be One of Us
- We Only Come Out at Night
- Bloody Mary
- Bass solo
- Psychopath
- American Metal
- Me Against the World
- Guitar solo
- Master of Disguise
Encore
- The World is Mine
- Give ‘em the Axe
- Long Live Rock and Roll.
