Show Me the Body, Jesus Piece, Scowl & Zulu
March 18, 2023
The Opera House, Toronto, ON
Canadian Beats Passport
Bringing a legendary Hardcore package, Show Me the Body embarked on the World War Tour with support from TRiPPJONES, Zulu, Scowl, and Jesus Piece. On Saturday, March 18th, this tour made a stop at The Opera House in Toronto.
Zulu has been one of the most hyped bands in the contemporary Hardcore scene. Hailing from Los Angeles, Zulu has a pro-black message and impeccable songwriting that packs hooks and intense breakdowns. Their set was a tight 20 minutes, and the crowd loved every second. Every member has an excellent stage presence and a clear passion in their step. This young band will make waves with their latest record, A New Tomorrow, and their intensive touring.
Like Zulu, Scowl is also a breakout hardcore band from the Los Angeles area. With a little more of an old-school punk feel, Scowl brought some serious heat to the show. The vocalist, Kat Moss, has a highly energetic and chaotic stage presence. Their vocals had a lot of variety and intensity that kept their set feeling fresh and wickedly entertaining. With only a small handful of releases under their belt, it is apparent that Scowl will continue to grow and blow up in the years to come.
Jesus Piece is hot off the heels of their signing with Century Media to put their upcoming record. Bringing the heaviest set of the night, the music of Jesus Piece is dissonant, visceral, and straight-up nasty. Incredibly unsettling yet so catchy and a real crowd-pleaser. A very enthusiastic audience went wild during every song. Their setlist was a perfect blend of their career thus far. It’s been a while since Jesus Piece has come to Toronto, and every time they come, many of us will surely be repeat customers.
Admittedly so, Show Me the Body is a band I knew almost nothing about. I was also painfully unaware of this band’s impact and popularity. I thought the crowd adored the opening acts, but when Show Me the Body took the stage, the audience erupted with exuberance. Needless to say, their music is really bizarre. A strange mix of distorted banjo, industrial noise elements, and hardcore punk creates this uneasy and unorthodox sound. It was an amazing experience, and I was thrilled to be a part of it. In spite of their odd musical setup, their songs have a very energetic and anthemic hardcore feel. Even if you aren’t familiar with their music, I highly recommend you check out their live show. I think it’ll win over any fan of punk.
The World War tour is a must-see for all fans of Hardcore and Punk. Featuring bands that are making such waves really shows you how varied and bustling the contemporary hardcore scene is. Please check out the rest of the tour dates and support these bands if you are able.