Music
Municipal Waste BrainSqueezes Florida
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Municipal-Waste-18.jpg)
The Modern Thrash Metal Giants Bring Their “BrainSqueeze” Tour to the Balmy Shores of Florida – Review and Photos of the Municipal Waste, Ghoul and Necrot Concert at the Culture Room in Ft Lauderdale, Florida
The Culture Room was transformed into a heavy metal haven this Tuesday as Virginia thrash legends Municipal Waste took the stage for a night of intense energy and headbanging madness. Supported by an impressive lineup of opening acts including Dead Heat, Necrot and Ghoul, the venue was set on fire with a relentless onslaught of heavy riffs, pounding drums, and frenetic mosh pits.
Kicking off the evening, Dead Heat unleashed their raw energy with a set filled with blistering guitar solos and aggressive vocals. Taking their name from an 80’s horror movie, the California-based group’s songs like “Hard Reset” and “Pay the Toll” walked the perfect line between cheesy and brutal. Their hardcore punk influences shone through their thrash-metal filled performance, setting the perfect tone for the mayhem that was to follow.
After Dead Heat finished up their set, Necrot took the stage with their brand of old-school death metal, starting off with “Cut the Cord” and “Your Hell“. Guitarist Sonny Reinhardt delivered crushing riffs and bassist-vocalist Luca Indrio laid down epic guttural vocals that reverberated through the venue. The fans responded with fervor, eagerly lapping up every bone-crushing riff and thunderous drumbeat while moshing the entire time. Necrot finished up their time on stage with “Empty Hands” and “Sinister Will“, and the wait for the next band began.
As the anticipation reached its peak, Ghoul finally emerged onto the stage amidst a backdrop of backlit smoke. Featuring eerie visuals and elaborate costumes, the group wore masks the entire time they were on stage and brought out costumed guests to come dance around on stage and interact with the audience. The show reminded me a lot of a thrash metal GWAR concert, without having to wash the corn syrup out of your hair for days afterwards. Ghoul’s unique blend of thrash metal and horror-themed theatrics captivated the audience, with songs like “Word is Law” and “Graveyard Mosh” inciting chaos in the mosh pit.
Finally, as the lights dimmed once again, the moment every was waiting for arrived as Municipal Waste stormed onto the stage, greeted by a deafening roar from the crowd. From the opening chords of “The Executioner” to the closing notes of “Born to Party” the band delivered a non-stop barrage of high-octane thrash metal that left no head un-banged and no neck un-sore. Highlights of the night included fan favorites like “Thrashin’ of the Christ” “Beer Pressure” and “The Art of Partying” along with some new tracks from their latest album “Electrified Brain“, and each song was met with an enthusiastic response from the crowd, who sang along with every word and raised their fists in unison.
Waste frontman Tony Foresta commanded the stage with charismatic energy, inciting the crowd to unleash their pent-up aggression in the form of swirling mosh pits and crowd-surfing mayhem. Guitarists Ryan Waste and Nick Poulos shredded through blistering solos with precision, while drummer Dave Witte and bassist Phil “LandPhil” Hall provided a thunderous rhythm section that kept the intensity at a fever pitch throughout the entire set. After a whirlwind setlist that kept the entire venue amped to the max, the band finished off their tie on stage with an encore performance of “Demoralizer“.
As the energy of the crowd finally subsided as they wandered back to their cars, your could see that Municipal Waste’s performance at the Culture Room was nothing short of electrifying. With a lineup of opening acts like Ghoul, Necrot and Dead Heat that are guaranteed to set the stage on fire and a headlining set filled with adrenaline-fueled thrash anthems, it was a night that will be remembered by metalheads for years to come. If you missed out on this epic concert, you missed out on one hell of a party.
Music
DIIV Mesmerizes South Florida
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DIIV-17.jpg)
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DIIV-17.jpg)
The Shoegaze Masterminds Deliver an Epic Display of Musical Emotion – Review and Photos of the DIIV Concert at the Revolution Live in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Music
Iration and Pepper Light Up South Florida
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Pepper-and-Iration-38.jpg)
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Pepper-and-Iration-38.jpg)
Four of the Best Modern Reggae Bands Around Join Forces to Bring A Night of Vibrant Vibes to South Florida – Photos and Review of the Iration and Pepper Concert at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater in Pompano Beach, FL
Music
Styx and Foreigner: Renegades and Juke Box Heroes
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Foreigner-2.jpg)
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Foreigner-2.jpg)
The Legendary Rock N Roll Acts Team Up For One Last Trek Together Across the States – Photos and Review of the Styx and Foreigner Concert at the iThink Financial Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL
Music
Miami Heats Up with Two Door Cinema Club
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Two-Door-Cinema-Club-2.jpg)
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Two-Door-Cinema-Club-2.jpg)
Two Door Cinema Club Battle the Heat to Deliver an Epic Concert to South Florida Fans – Photos and Review of the Two Door Cinema Club Concert at Miami’s FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park
Music
Sammy Hagar Brings the Best of All Words to South Florida
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sammy-Hagar-25.jpg)
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sammy-Hagar-25.jpg)
Sammy Hagar and His All-Star Band Kick Off Their “Best of All Worlds” Tour With a Bang – Photos and Review of the Sammy Hagar and Loverboy Concert at the iThink Financial Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL
Music
T-Pain Brings the Fire to Miami Beach
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/T-PAIN-3.jpg)
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/T-PAIN-3.jpg)
The Atlanta Superstar Brings His “Mansion in Wiscansin” Show to the South Florida – Photos and Review of the T-Pain Concert at the Fillmore Miami in Miami Beach, Florida
Music
Astrid Young – INTERVIEW
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Astrid-Young.jpeg)
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Astrid-Young.jpeg)
Embracing Her Roots and Musical Heritage, Astrid Young and Company Give Tribute to the Iconic Sounds of CSNY. (more…)
Music
Archspire and Aborted Deliver An Explosive Performance
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Archspire-28.jpg)
![](https://sflinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Archspire-28.jpg)
The Tech Death Metal Supermen Bring an Incredible Show to the Hardcore Fans of South Florida – Photos and Review of the Archspire and Aborted Concert at the Revolution Live in Ft Lauderdale, FL
-
Music5 days ago
Styx and Foreigner: Renegades and Juke Box Heroes
-
Music2 weeks ago
Sammy Hagar Brings the Best of All Words to South Florida
-
Attractions4 weeks ago
Jungle Island Unveils ‘Jungle Splash’ – REVIEW
-
Attractions4 weeks ago
From Pet Store to Reptile Haven: The Evolution of Prehistoric Pets
-
Music4 weeks ago
Astrid Young – INTERVIEW
-
Music5 days ago
Iration and Pepper Light Up South Florida
-
Press Releases4 weeks ago
Checkers and Rally’s Celebrate National French Fry Day
-
Entertainment4 weeks ago
Mamma Mia! shines at the Kravis Center