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 over 15 years. The last time they played in the states was when the Bush administration was in office.
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.
As the band went into “The Corrosion” everyone knew the night was about to end? 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
