Power metal titans POWERWOLF and DragonForce unleash a blistering, unforgettable night of high-octane power metal at Detroit’s iconic Masonic Jack White Theatre.
DragonForce took the stage in a set that was nothing short of electrifying. From the moment Sam Totman and Herman Li appeared atop giant arcade machines, the crowd knew they were in for a wild ride. The energy was immediate, intense, and unrelenting. Marc Hudson’s vocals cut through the air with precision, while Li, Totman, and Billy Wilkins shredded on guitar with jaw-dropping speed. Alicia Vigil’s bass lines and Gee Anzalone’s thunderous drumming tied everything together, keeping the chaos perfectly in sync.
Highlights hit one after another. “Cry Thunder” ignited the venue, and “Fury of the Storm” sent the pit into a frenzy. Li and Totman, the only two original members left, had spectacular moments to shine during iconic guitar solos. Their synchronized shredding, lightning-fast runs, and playful interplay had the crowd cheering with every note, a reminder of why DragonForce’s guitar work remains legendary. Before the Legend of Zelda tribute “Power of the Triforce,” Hudson launched a plush chicken into the audience. It flew through the crowd, over the balcony, and back onto the stage by the end of the song, slightly battered but triumphant, leaving everyone laughing. The theatrics continued during “Space Marine Corp,” where the band invited the crowd to drop into push-ups mid-mosh, and surprisingly, a few brave fans actually did. The set reached a surreal peak with “Wildest Dreams.” DragonForce transformed a Taylor Swift hit into a full-on metal storm, with the entire venue moshing and headbanging. The mix of speed, precision, humor, and sheer absurdity made the performance feel larger than life.
Closing with “Through the Fire and Flames,” the band sent the crowd into one final frenzy, and the adrenaline in the room was palpable. The show was a whirlwind of energy, talent, and uncontainable fun. DragonForce proved why they remain one of the most exhilarating acts in metal today.
POWERWOLF stormed the stage like a pack on the hunt, and from the opening blast of “Bless ’em With the Blade,” the venue was theirs. Attila Dorn’s voice cut through the air with operatic force, pulling the crowd into his world of fire and fury. Matthew Greywolf and Charles Greywolf ripped through massive guitar riffs. Falk Maria Schlegel bathed the room in soaring organ tones, and Roel van Helden drove the madness forward with thunder on the drums. The sound was massive, and the crowd answered with mosh pits, fists, and waves of crowd surfers flying overhead.The show wasn’t just music, it was a spectacle. During “Dancing With the Dead,” Dorn and Schlegel broke into a silly waltz that had everyone grinning before they were thrown back into the chaos. Dorn commanded the crowd like a choirmaster, running a booming sing-along lesson before “Armata Strigoi,” which shook the walls. By the time “Alive or Undead” hit, the crowd’s cellphone lights flickered like candles, casting a glow over the venue. “Stossgebet” was one of the night’s most powerful moments, with Dorn leading a room full of fists raised high in prayer-like defiance. “Demons Are a Girl’s Best Friend” had the entire venue shaking with its wild, tongue-in-cheek swagger, the audience screaming along with the chorus. When “Heretic Hunters” hit, the riffs felt like a call to arms, sparking a pit so fierce it swallowed half the floor. At one point, a massive rowing pit formed during “Sainted by the Storm.” The encore closed the night with “Sanctified With Dynamite,” “We Drink Your Blood,” and the feral anthem “Werewolves of Armenia.”
POWERWOLF delivered a performance that felt like both a sermon and a raucous celebration. Every moment was larger than life, and every song became a shared experience between the band and their devoted congregation. For anyone in attendance, this was not simply a concert, but a full immersion into the world of POWERWOLF, where fire, faith, and fury reigned supreme.
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