CONCERT REVIEW: Set It Off Take Over A Sold-Out Melkweg

Set It Off played a sold-out show at Melkweg on February 17th. Before they took the stage, the crowd was warmed up by TSS, Call Me Amour, and Point North. Each brought their own style, making sure the energy was already high. When it was finally time for Set It Off, The Final Countdown blasted through the speakers, building anticipation. The moment the band appeared, the room exploded. “You don’t need a warm-up,” shouted frontman Cody Carson. He was right – from the very first song, the crowd was all in. Lots of singing along, jumping, and mosh pits. The tempo was high, with the band squeezing in as many songs as possible during their time on stage.

Even though things moved fast, there was still plenty of interaction and quick conversations between songs. The audience was clearly having a great time – and so was I. There wasn’t a single moment where the energy dropped. Kill the Lights was one of those songs where you could feel the entire room come alive, with everyone singing at the top of their lungs.

One of the most fun surprises of the night came during I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, when drummer Maxx Danziger and vocalist Cody Carson switched places – Carson took over the drums while Danziger stepped up as lead singer. Carson also took a moment to reflect on their journey at Melkweg, from playing in the smallest room to now selling out the biggest. He made it clear how grateful the band was for this moment, and it felt completely genuine.

Other standout moments? A noticeably diverse crowd and a guitarist who somehow managed to play the entire show while keeping his jacket on. No idea how he did it, but respect.

Everything came together perfectly: a solid setlist, an energetic crowd, and a band that was clearly having a blast. It was a great night.

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