The Psycho Thunder Tour Hits The Union Event Center On October 4

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All Photos By Breezy Bird Photography

The storm that tore across North America neared its end as the Psycho Thunder Tour reached The Union Event Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. British rockers ASKING ALEXANDRIA joined forces with Mongolian folk-rock band THE HU and special guests ZERO 9:36 for an unforgettable bill that combined strikingly different styles to produce an evening of musical diversity and mind-blowing talent.

Before I get into the review of the show itself, I feel the need to give a shoutout to the Union Event Center. I'm always a little uncertain of how things are going to go when I attend a show at an unfamiliar venue, but I must say that the staff and security were some of the nicest people that I have ever met. They were polite, appreciative, and sincerely interested in helping concertgoers have a great night.

Now, onto the show! My evening started off with a VIP Meet and Greet with ASKING ALEXANDRIA which offered an intimate acoustic set combined with a Q & A. I generally don't splurge on these kinds of indulgences, but it was totally worth it to hear unplugged renditions of "Psycho" and "Alone In A Room". The songs were pure and beautiful. It was awesome to get to see their fun personalities as they interacted with each other and their fans. This was truly money well spent.

First to hit the stage was ZERO 9:36 from Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Relative newcomers to the scene, ZERO 9:36 have been increasing in popularity with radio hits such as "Adrenaline" and "The End". Their mix of rap and rock fueled by aggression and anger captivated the crowd from the first note. Singer Matthew Cullen was engaging, and their style seemed somewhat reminiscent of early LINKIN PARK. Their 30-minute set definitely got the audience's blood pumping and in the mood for a stellar rock show.

Setlist:

• "II X Two"
• "Stuck in My Ways"
• "The End"
• "Break"
• "The Fear"
• "In My Hands"
• "Adrenaline"
• "I'm Not"