Bush brought their current tour, The Land Of Milk And Honey, to Brooklyn, supported by Mammoth WVH and UK rockers James and the Cold Gun.
On a cool spring night in Brooklyn, New York, lines formed outside the Paramount for a sold-out show with Bush. The fans were excited for what the night had to offer as they filed into the stunning, majestic venue.
Kicking off the night were UK rockers James and the Cold Gun. They wasted no time at all as they got right to it, letting the noise resonate with the crowd as they brought that garage-style sound, kind of like the early 2000’s alt/grunge era. They really rocked some catchy riffs and had a strong stage presence. Their songs had a mix of urgency and moodiness. Even though the crowd’s reaction was a bit slow at first, as opening slots usually are, halfway through their set, there was some movement and nodding in the room.
The tone was indeed set for the evening as James and the Cold Gun carried out a loud, fast, and energetic style that undoubtedly converted a good portion of the room. Overall, they delivered a tight set, nothing flashy, just some straight-up rock. Be sure to check them out on this tour.
Mammoth WVH are the direct support on this tour and kicked off their set with the first track, “One of a Kind,” from their newest album, The End, which was released in late 2025. The crowd was locked in rather quickly as Wolfgang Van Halen shredded his custom EVH axe with pure aggression and super clean riffs. The anticipation for their performance was very clear amongst fans who were aware, and others who were witnessing them for the first time.As a band, they are loud, tight, and fully focused as they owned the room without even trying as the music hit you like a freight train. They blasted through an eight-song set and had the room moving and wanting more, so that’s exactly what they did, as they are a fine-tuned engine.
During their last song, closing out the set was “The End.” Wolfgang rocked a killer solo, showing all that he has the gift and flow as an artist, and as well as a great frontman who takes full control and owns it. Mammoth WVH did not just deliver, they crushed it. It was a heavy, polished, emotionally grounded rock show that hit from start to finish.
The anticipation had been building throughout the night, with two solid rock sets delivered. And the moment everyone had all been waiting for had finally arrived as the guys from Bush took to the stage. The show kicked off with drummer Nik Hughes letting his presence be known as he relentlessly beat the skins until Chris picked up the timeless riff into the classic hit, “Machinehead,” sending the crowd into a frenzy. They proved they are far from a legacy band going through the motions. Frontman Gavin Rossdale was locked in with the audience, interacting with fans throughout the night. Easily spotting the ever-present Bush Army amongst the crowd.Bush operated as a tight, disciplined unit that just tore the roof off the Paramount in the most proper way possible. The rhythm section was spot on, accompanying Rossdale’s voice from start to finish. For guitarist Chris Traynor, this was a hometown show, fueled by his energy and crunchy riffs. With a 19-song set, this show was curated with all fans in mind, digging deep into their catalog, pulling tracks that have not been performed live in quite some time to the memorable favorites that cemented Bush as a key figure of 90’s rock music.
During “Flowers On A Grave,” Gavin hopped over the barricade and took off through the crowd. While Rossdale made his way around the room, bassist Corey Britz kept the momentum going on stage, singing backing vocals. The look on so many faces was priceless as the fanbase was on a whole other level of its own. To finish off the night, the encore consisted of “More Than Machines,” “Glycerine,” and “Come Down.” It was, overall, an incredible night with a band that can still deliver a performance that feels this immediate, this relevant, and this alive.
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