The Darts
Before we get into the super-sized act that is Mac Sabbath. The Darts opened up this show, and I’ve heard nothing but stellar things about them. I’ve been waiting to see this band for quite some time now, since they have been on tour in Europe. Hailing from Phoenix, AZ, The Darts is an all-woman 4-piece powerhouse. They have that old school punk rock feel that reminded me of New York Dolls, The stooges, and MC5. The amount of energy this band radiates is on another level. From start to finish, they were nothing short of spectacular. The band formed in 2016 and has been climbing to the top ever since, from being signed to Jello Biafra label Alternative Tentacles, interviews with Rolling Stone, to songs being used in the show Peaky Blinders. Seeing them live, it was clear as day as to why they keep on rising in the music scene! I can’t wait to see what The Darts do next! Check them out here.
MacSabbath
This supersized supergroup needs no introduction as they’re the kings of drive-thru metal. Anytime MacSabbath comes into town, it’s a nonstop party. This was my first time seeing them in Tucson, and I’d have to say the Tucson fanbase turned out and filled the Rialto Theater. There was something magical in the air and I couldn’t tell what it was until MacSabbath took the stage. It was MacSabbath’s ten-year maciversary. Ronald Osbourne was his ever so insane self. Spraying everyone in the front row with liquids from ketchup and mustard bottles, eating burnt meat, to snorting oversized ants with an oversized straw. Even though the entire set was something to remember, Ronald started ranting about the other fast-food places and noticed a fan in the crowd wearing a Burger King crown. The crowd instantly started booing him, and Ronald stopped and said, “we don’t need to boo him.” Being that everyone in the room was there for one reason to celebrate the insanity, that is MacSabbath.
They went through their major hits like ‘Sweet Beef’, ‘Into the Void’, ‘Grill my Pet’, and ‘Frying Pan”. Out of all the crazy bands I’ve seen over the last 20 years, MacSabbath takes the fried pie and lifts it up to another level. The only other band that comes close is Gwar. We can’t deny the musicianship and talent that MacSabbath produces. They’re not a quick gimmick band and honestly, the fact that both Slayer MacCheeze and Grimalice play with giant foam heads on and don’t skip a beat, we all need to take them seriously as musicians. This tour had only 4 shows on the West Coast and then a couple of shows were announced in CA in March. The MacSabbath team is a touring machine, and we all can’t wait till they announce their next big tour!
Mac Sabbath is
Ronald Osbourne
Cat burglar
Slayer MacCheeze
Grimalice
