We give a recap and honest review of seeing a show on the Frozen Soul/Fleshgod Apocalypse/Avatar tour (spoiler, we loved it!)

We discuss:

• Going back to concerts after years away
• The joy of seeing and hearing expertise
• Stage setup
• The audience
• Children at metal shows
• Frozen Soul: Chad Green’s stage presence, the Texas metal vibe, and one solid death metal beatdown
• Fleshgod Apocalypse: Veronica Bordacchini’s next-level voice, Francesco Ferrini’s stellar piano skills, Francesco Paoli’s ferocious performance, classical themes and old world charm, light design, showmanship, inspiration behind the album Opera, Eugene Ryabchenko’s blast beats, stage design
• Avatar: sets and props, Johannes Eckerström: ringmaster, John Alfredsson’s menace faces and cymbal-hat minions, the murder circus vibes, Jonas “Kungan” Jarlsby’s shred session, expert act pacing, favorite moments
• Variety in touring partners

Upcoming Titles in Books:

1. Mudlark by Mary Helen Specht (07/2026)
2. The Mortons by Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbeleister (07/2026)
3. Ship of Death by Kyle Winkler (09/2026)

Upcoming Titles in Music:

1. MetalMorphosis by Masterplan
2. Helden X Hymnen by d’Artagnan
3. Assiege pour l’eternetie by Vehemence
4. The Venom in the Mouth of God by Combichrist

Book Club Reminder: In our next episode, we’ll discuss The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston, so grab your copy and get ready to die hard with a druidic vengeance!