It was a packed-out Mama Roux’s in Birmingham that I spent my Friday night (after getting soaked waiting in the rain outside. Don’t you love a British winter?) to see Age Of Madness on the Mount Olympus Tour (part II).
It’s the first time I’ve been to a show without an opening act for years and I’m sure my legs and back were actually thankful to be getting to the main event earlier than usual (I think I’m getting too old for this).
Age Of Madness live in Birmingham. Picture: Lizi Birt
We were treated to a lot of fun on-stage antics, including the banter between frontman Jeremy Jordan and guitarist Mikael, and Jeremy forgetting the lyrics to Poseidon.
There was a lot of energy throughout the set from both the band and the crowd as they powered through a range of tracks old and new including Athena – Castaways, Preaching to the Fire, Apollo – Falling from You, Zeus – Parasite and the stunning Hardinge Garden.
Age Of Madness live in Birmingham. Picture: Lizi Birt
There was also a partial cover of Vox Populi from Hazbin Hotel (which the crowd loved) as Jeremy sung his Lucifer lines and teased a potential full cover of it (which yes please guys!). They also teased a full album release could be coming some time before 2032.
There was a fab section when violinist Sarah and Mikael (as well as drummer Matt and bassist Kobi) were able to show off their respective talents (there’s something so therapeutic about violins, even at a rock show).
There were some tech issues throughout the set but they were styled well into the performance, including crowd chants of ‘work pedal work’.
Age Of Madness live in Birmingham. Picture: Lizi Birt
The great night ended with a speech about what’s going on in the US at present and how despite being written five years earlier, closing song Red Lines White Lies is just as, if not even more relevant with the state of affairs now, before closing the show with a striking rendition of the song.
Age Of Madness only have one show left on the UK let of the tour – London which is sold out. But I encourage you to get listening and wait around for the next tour (or if you’re able to, why not head out to the states for the part II shows later this year).
