Baard Kolstad
Einar Solberg
Tor Oddmund Suhrke
Baard Kolstad
Robin Ognedal
Einar Solberg
Robin Ognedal
Simen Borven
Tor Oddmund Suhrke
Leprous delivered a meticulously crafted performance at Eastside Bowl on Wednesday night, promoting their latest album, “Melodies of Atonement”. The evening began with openers Fight the Fight and The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die, who each brought their distinct sounds to the stage, setting a diverse tone for the night. Fight the Fight opened the show with a high-energy set that featured aggressive riffs and powerful vocals. Their stage presence was commanding, and they engaged the crowd from the outset.
Following them, The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die offered a more introspective and atmospheric performance. Their music, characterized by expansive soundscapes and emotional depth, provided a reflective contrast to the opening act’s intensity. Leprous, the headliner, is known for their complex compositions and precise musicianship. Their latest album, “Melodies of Atonement”, showcases the band’s signature blend of intricate rhythms and melodic structures, which they translated faithfully in their live performance. The setlist featured a mix of fan favorites and new material, including songs like ‘The Price’ and ‘Third Law’, both of which highlighted the band’s ability to balance intensity with melody. ‘Distant Bells' and ‘Unfree My Soul’ brought a more atmospheric and expansive feel to the set, while 'Below’ and 'Faceless' delved into darker, more introspective themes.
The band also performed ‘Castaway Angels’ and ‘From the Flame,' tracks that showcased their range from delicate, almost ballad-like moments to explosive, riff-driven passages. The evening culminated with ‘Atonement’, a powerful closer that encapsulated the emotional and musical depth of their latest work. Overall, the show was marked by its attention to detail, both in terms of musical execution and production. The lighting and sound were carefully coordinated to enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a visually and sonically immersive experience.
- Ashlee Riggins
Photos Courtesy of Ashlee Riggins (For Bell Music Magazine)
