The legendary Goth band The Sisters of Mercy announced this upcoming tour back in February and everyone’s little black heart grew a few sizes bigger. This was the first time they toured in the states in about 15 years. I mean, think about the last time they played in the states was when the Bush administration was in office. ( Insert eye roll here)
I was lucky enough to catch them twice this year. Once at Sick New World festival, and then again at the Marquee Theater in Tempe, AZ. Both times it was phenomenal . As the Marquee started to fill up, you could feel the anticipation growing for The Sisters of Mercy to take the stage. As the lights dimmed and the fog started to roll in, the band went into the newer song ‘Don’t Drive on Ice’, which came to light in 2020. It’s a faster-paced song that’s easy to dance to and it got the crowd going, which didn’t stop till the very last song of the night. The crowd ranged from old to young as newer generations are being attracted to Sisters to be an ever-lasting staple within the goth/alternative community. This was not just a show, but a giant dance party. The dark aesthetic that the band brings to their stage presence is perfect with all of the front of the stage lights turned off, they had multiple following spotlights that beamed out blue, red, and orange colors. Then, in the background, they had multiple floodlights which made the perfect silhouettes of the band members.
Andrew was like a reptilian slithering through the shadows. Occasionally glancing and staring into the audience as he growled and sang his heart out. Ben Christo is an all-around talented musician and not just an amazing guitar player. His backing vocals really brought everything together and filled in the places where Patricia is missed dearly. Dykan on bass is larger than life and I do mean that figuratively.
As the band went into ‘The Corrosion‘ everyone knew the night was about to end, or was it? Across town in downtown Phoenix every Wednesday night Obzen Vanitas, and DJ beautiful John hold Communion at Stacy’s on Melrose. This was the prefect ending at goth night to talk about concert!
Members
Andrew Eldrich
Ben Christo
Dykan Smith
Setlist
Don’t Drive on Ice
Crash and Burn
Ribbons Alice I Will Call You But Genevieve
Dominion/Mother Russia
Summer Show Me
Marian
More Instrumental 86
Doctor Jeep / Detonation Boulevard
Eyes of Caligula
Something Fast
Here On The Beach When I’m on Fire
Encore:
Temple of Love Lucretia My Reflection
This Corrosion
Tour dates:
May 10 – Silver Spring MD @ The Fillmore DC
May 13 – Las Vegas NV @ Sick New World Festival
May 14 – Las Vegas NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
May 15 – Los Angeles CA @ Hollywood Palladium May 17 – San Francisco CA @ The Masonic
May 19 – Portland OR @ Crystal Ballroom
May 21 – Seattle WA @ Moore Theatre
May 23 – Los Angeles CA @ Hollywood Palladium May 24 – Tempe AZ @ Marquee Theatre
May 26 – Houston TX @ Bayou Music Center
May 27 – Austin TX @ Austin City Limits Live at Moody Theatre
May 29 – St Louis MO @ The Pageant
May 31 – Boston MA @ Big Night Live
June 02 – Brooklyn NY @ Kings Theatre
June 03 – Philadelphia PA @ The Fillmore
June 05 – Detroit MI @ The Fillmore
June 06 – Chicago IL @ The Salt Shed
June 08 – Kansas City MO @ Uptown Theatre
June 09 – Denver CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
