On the final night of the European leg of his highly anticipated Idols: The World Tour, YUNGBLUD turned Halloween into a riotous celebration of self-expression, community and unfiltered rock and roll. With Weathers and Palaye Royale as the openers, the night highlighted a range of talent from the alternative rock scene.Italian fans and those from surrounding countries queued early on in the morning, knowing that what they would witness that night would be history in the making.
Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Weathers kicked off the night, and although Coffee & Shugar was only able to catch the last song of their set, it was clear they successfully amped up the crowd. Following Weathers, American rockers Palaye Royale took the stage with their high energy art rock capturing the attention of everyone in the audience. Palaye Royale was a perfect decision for a main support act, given that they already have a solid European fanbase. Furthermore, few can match the energy on stage as that of the headliner, but frontman Remington Leith does so effortlessly. His coarse but controlled vocals and his brothers’ and bandmates’ instrumental excellence came together for a performance that was nothing short of impressive. If Weathers are the angsty, emo “younger sibling” of the openers this tour, Palaye Royale is the refined “older sibling,” both contributing to creating the atmosphere of the show.
When Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” began playing on the arena speakers, fans knew it was time for YUNGBLUD’s set. The anticipation grew with strobing lights and a musical intro until YUNGBLUD exploded onto the stage with “Hello Heaven, Hello,” the anthemic opening track on his latest album, Idols. Every night, every show, no matter how big or small, and no matter how long he has been touring, YUNGBLUD will pour every ounce of energy into a performance as if it’s his last, and Bergamo was no exception.
YUNGBLUD has grown beyond the role of a singer–he is ring-master, cheeky provocateur, and intimate comrade all in one, and likewise his set grew into something more than just a rock show. From his mind-blowing vocals on “My Only Angel,” to his tradition of bringing a fan on stage to play “Fleabag” on guitar, to his heartfelt tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, his Idols Tour evolved into a celebration of rock and roll and the community it fosters.
Bergamo, Italy is just one of many dates on the Idols World Tour to sell out. High demand led to additional dates being added to the United Kingdom & Ireland leg, and the second North American run sold out in under a minute. These multiple sellouts are the most recent in a string of feats since the release of his album including the release of “One More Time,” a collaborative EP with Aerosmith; performing a tribute to Ozzy at the VMAs; the second production of his own festival, Bludfest; the launching of his retail store B.R.A.T.; and even two Grammy For You Consideration entries. With success after success at the young age of only 28 years old, this is only the beginning of his rock and roll revival. If you’re able to catch him on his meteoric rise to the top, you absolutely won’t regret it.
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