Elizabeth Ellis
Blessthefall members guitarist Eric Lambert (far left), drummer Jared Frøn (left of center), vocalist Beau Bokan (right of center), and bassist and vocalist Jared Warth (far right) perform before a packed crowd Oct. 3, 2025, at Red Flag Concert Hall in St. Louis, Missouri.
Blessthefall is currently on tour supporting their 2025 album release, Gallows. Joining them are the bands Colorblind, Dark Divine and Miss May I. On Oct. 3, I had the privilege of catching one of their shows at Red Flag in St. Louis, Mo.
The evening started outside the Red Flag venue, an unassuming former warehouse turned concert hall painted black on its exterior. Finding parking was surprisingly easy, only requiring one trip around the block and some assisted parallel parking. After securing my spot, I joined the line that had formed in front of the building, where I met Ian Eldridge from the Radioactive Official podcast. He was hosting animal trivia for anyone waiting in line. Naturally, I joined in when he made his way down the block. After answering a few questions, I was rewarded with some official Radioactive podcast stickers. Shortly after, the doors opened and the line slowly shuffled inside.
White Noise
The first band up was White Noise, a surprise addition since the ticket website had not listed them. I can only assume they were a local band brought in to fill time, since searching “White Noise band St. Louis” yielded no relevant results. Though I congratulate them on their effort, they struggled to stay on tempo with an audible click track. The click track did create some interesting percussion accents, though perhaps not intentionally. Overall, White Noise was heavy but sloppy, still a decent primer for the evening.
Colorblind
Colorblind’s set was solid but unremarkable. The songs were somewhat forgettable, and while vocalist Travis Mosely’s voice was strong, it did not quite blend with the rest of the band. A highlight came when Mosely asked the crowd to raise their middle fingers during “Way Out.” Their merch had killer designs that tempted me despite my limited cash. Their standout song was their latest single, “God-Complex.” As their set ended, the anticipation for the next act began to build.
Dark Divine
Dark Divine was the band I was most excited to see outside of Blessthefall, and they did not disappoint. Singer Anthony Martinez’s vocals were devastating, shrill and piercing when needed. The new tour setlist felt more energetic and heavier than when I saw them last year in Chicago. Drummer Triston Blaize delivered thunderous performances during “Halloweentown II: Welcome Home,” the band’s latest single. Highlights included the crowd’s participation during “Better Start Digging” and hearing the band’s signature “Halloweentown” live to kick off the spooky month of October. I really dig Dark Divine and have high hopes for their future. Standouts were “Make Me Disappear,” “Better Start Digging” and both parts of “Halloweentown.”
Miss May I
Going into Miss May I, my expectations were modest. I am only passingly familiar with them, but I went in with an open mind and was surprised by how much I enjoyed their performance. Miss May I brought intense energy to the stage. Their chaotic anthems sparked nonstop moshing and crowd-surfing. The emotional track “Crawl” was excellent live. It is interesting how smartphone flashlights have replaced swaying lighters for slower songs. Standouts included “Crawl” and “I.H.E.” I wanted to enjoy this set even more, but the mix was muddy and the vocals were a little buried. Still, the crowd’s energy never dipped.
Blessthefall
Blessthefall hit the stage fast and hard. The break between artists was the shortest of the night, and then we were right back into the chaos. The only way I can describe Blessthefall’s musical precision is that it is mind-blowing. It is incredible that these songs can be performed live as tightly as they are. Hearing the opening of “Cut-Throat” as a longtime fan was both thrilling and funny. I was surprised by how much of the show featured new material considering the band’s extensive back catalog of killer tracks. Standouts were “Cut-Throat,” “mallxcore,” “Hey Baby, Here’s That Song That You Wanted” and “Wake the Dead.”
After their second encore, yes, two “last ones,” the band left the stage to the SpongeBob SquarePants theme playing over the speakers. I am not sure if that is a regular closer, but it was a fittingly absurd and funny way to end an amazing night at Red Flag.
Overall, it was a strong showing of what the metalcore world has to offer. The show was an excellent time, and I recommend that anyone interested in these bands catch this tour while they can. In particular, I am excited to see what Dark Divine does next.