PM5K, ORGY, DEATH VALLEY HIGH, KNEE HIGH FOX

PM5K On January 20^th, the Set To Stun Tour made its stop at the legendary Trees in Dallas Texas. Powerman 5000, Orgy, Death Valley High, and Knee High Fox with local support from Rivethead all brought an energy that could have powered the city for days.

Rivethead took to the stage first get the local crowed ready for what the night had to offer. This is a great band with one hell of a sound, I would highly suggest giving them a listen.

Up next was the boys from San Francisco, CA, Death Valley High. As it was a co headlining tour with PM5K and Orgy, DVH and Knee High Fox were joining in on the flip flopping of the set times. Death Valley High hit the stage with their brand Goth Metal and high energy that got the crowd ready for what the night had in store. Touring in support of their latest album CVLT [AS FVK] or simply pronounced Cult As Fuck the band sees no end in sight. During the interview, we did with the band earlier in the evening they let us know that they would be embarking on a European tour with Orgy this spring. After DVH left the stage Knee High Fox stepped in and kept the party going until it was time for Orgy to take the stage.

PM5K001 — Powerman 5000 performing in Dallas, TX. Photo by: John Thornbrugh

As the curtain drew back and the noes of Talk Sick hit the air all eyes were on the stage as for many it was the return of Orgy, or if you were like me it was your first time. Being that it was my first time all hopes of a gentile and warm embrace were quickly thrown out the window as Jay Gordon and the fellas came out swinging for the fences. It may be a new era of Orgy but the music still holds true as is being carried on by Jay and the rest of the band. The played many greats off of Candyass and Vapor Transmission. The power and energy that flowed through the venue from the stage was nothing short of pure electricity. I see now why PM5K would tour together, they can challenge each other on a nightly basis of who brings the energy to the stage more. As time came for Orgy to close their set the all too familiar true of Blue Monday came resonating out of the speakers. As they started to play Jay Gordon decided that he would like a little help on this on and not just from the fellas of DVH that joined him up on stage but from the audience as he took to the floor and let anyone who wanted to help sing along have a go at it. It was an amazing way for them to end that set and the crowd loved every minute of it.

Orgy performing in Dallas, TX. Photo by: John Thornbrugh

Closing out the night on their night to headline was Powerman 5000. Unlike Orgy I have seen Powerman 5000 an insane number of times throughout the years and there is one thing I have always asked myself, how in the hell does Spider One do it every single night. Seriously he has to have calf muscles the size of trees as much as he jumps around. Well I can tell you nothing has changed he is still bouncing around the stage like Tigger delivering the music we all love. Powerman 5000 delivered a mix of music that took us all on an incredible journey spanning the career of the band. Classics like Nobody’s Real and Supernova Goes Pop were weaved in with newer tunes like Invade, Destroy, Repeat and How to Be Human. Of course, when it was time for the night to end there is only one PM5K song that will do the trick and I do not think anyone was disappointed with it. When Worlds Collide is a song that has and will stand the test of time, and is nothing but the perfect song to put a bow on an evening that was one of the most energetic I have seen in a long time.

Ace Sims – RockRevolt Contributor