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From “Art of Drowning” to Shadows and Synths: AFI Returns to South Florida

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Davey Havok Debuts His New Look as the Seminal Punk Rock Outfit Breaks Out Some Golden Oldies and Brand New Hits – Photos of the AFI Concert at the FTL War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This past weekend, the War Memorial Auditorium in Ft. Lauderdale provided to be a majestic backdrop for the potent, enduring force of AFI. The band took the stage to a roar of devotion, immediately launching into their set with the aggressive punk energy of “Strength Through Wounding” as the crowd chanted the opening words. From that moment, the performance was a masterclass in intensity and musical precision, a powerful journey through their decades-long discography. Delving into some deep cuts from their punk rock days like “The Boy Who Destroyed the World“, emo classics like “Girl’s Not Grey“, and debuting some singles from their brand new album “Silver Bleeds The Black Sun“.

Frontman Davey Havok was a whirlwind of charismatic energy, commanding the stage with a feral grace as his signature vocals swung from melodic pleas to piercing screams. Behind him, the band was impeccably tight, with Jade Puget’s razor-sharp guitar work slicing over the thunderous rhythm section of Hunter Burgan and Adam Carson. The setlist artfully balanced raw, frenetic classics like “The Days of the Pheonix” and “Wester” with the melancholic grandeur of anthems such as “Silver and Cold“, creating waves of catharsis that swept through the captivated audience. Finishing up with their most well known song “Miss Murder“, the fans left the historic venue buzzing with the satisfying echo of some rare classics and a dark, communal ritual fulfilled.

Gleb Barabanov is South Florida Insider's Vice President, Graphic Designer and Webmaster, as well as a Photographer and Writer covering events all over the world. Originally born in Odessa, Ukraine, Gleb now calls the sunny Florida area home, where he attended Full Sail University and received a Bachelors of Arts in Film Production. Gleb is obsessed with music, cameras, guitars, and his Shiba Inu, Yoshi

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From “4” to Forever: Lou Gramm Returns for Foreigner’s Historic South Florida Performance

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The Juke Box Heroes Are Joined by Lou Gramm to Celebrate 50 Years with a Full Play-through of Their Seminal “Foreigner 4” Album – Photos and Feature on the Foreigner Concert at the Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL

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Kings of Leon Reign Supreme Under the Glow of Hollywood’s Guitar Hotel

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The Four Kings of Indie Rock Double Down on Two Nights at the Casino and Pack a Full House for a Royal Flush of a Show – Photos and Review of the Kings of Leon Concert at the Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL 

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Ready to Fly: Goose Lets Loose In The First of Two Sold-Out South Florida Shows

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Modern Day Jam Band Heroes Transform the Historic Auditorium into a Deep Groove Heaven for Night One of Two-Night Run – Photos and Review of the Goose Concert at the War Memorial Auditorium in Ft Lauderdale, FL

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Santana Delivers an Intimate Evening of Euphoria and “Oneness”

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Black Magic and Soul Sacrifice: Santana’s Spellbinding Two-Hour Journey Captivates A Sold-Out South Florida Crowd – Photos and Review of the Santana Concert at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL

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Mac Sabbath Showcase Their Chaotic Fast Food Fever Dream

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Return of the (Big) Mac: Mac Sabbath Serve Up a Full Meal of Fast Food Fury and Classic Heavy Metal Riffs – Photos and Review of the Mac Sabbath Concert at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach, FL

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“The Devil Wears Prada” Cultivates Chaos in South Florida

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A Full Bloom Masterclass of Metal: The Devil Wears Prada’s “Flowers” Tour Delivers a Chaotic, Era-Spanning Breakdown – Photos and Review of the The Devil Wears Prada Concert at the Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Fantasies of Rock & Roll Become Reality

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30 Years Plugged In With No Signs of Slowing, Rock Camp Still Shreds Limits and Rewrites Lives.

From Joe Perry, Roger Daltry, Alice Cooper, the legends keep showing up and so do the breakthroughs. (more…)

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Beach Tested, Crowd Approved: Wheeland Brothers Ride Into Tortuga

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The sand, the sound, and the timing all line up as Wheeland Brothers step into Tortuga ready to connect. (more…)

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