Dead Eyes started the night and hit hard! Their set felt raw, emotional, and heavy. You could feel how much they enjoyed being on the sold-out Stone Pony stage. Watching the room fill, they brought intensity without losing the emotion behind the music, and it made for such a strong opening set.

Born of Osiris followed with a performance that was absolute chaos in the best way! Their set was relentless from start to finish. The lighting, combined with the atmosphere they created, made everything feel larger than life. There was never really a moment to breathe during their set… the entire room stayed moving. As a photographer, they’re one of those bands that are just as visually captivating as they are musically.

Then came All That Remains, and the second they walked onstage, the entire venue erupted. They brought a level of energy and confidence that reminded everyone exactly why they’ve remained such an important band in heavy music for so long. Hearing songs like “Two Weeks” and “This Calling” live was unreal – the kind of songs that instantly turn a crowd into one giant voice. The melody and aggression sounded incredible live, and the band looked completely locked in from beginning to end.