Last Friday, Memphis May Fire arrived in Melbourne at Northcote Theatre (24 April).
Opening duties fell to Sienna Skies, who wasted no time igniting the room with their mix of rock, punk, and hardcore. Frontman Thomas Pirozzi led the charge, working the crowd from the first moment as their crushing breakdowns and high-energy delivery took hold.
The set drew from across their catalogue: 'Truest Of Colours' (2009), 'The Constant Climb' (2012), 'Seasons' (2015), and 'A Darker Shade Of Truth (2016)'; while also spotlighting newer tracks like 'Elated' and 'Brick'.
They kicked things off by getting the audience swaying side to side before launching into their opener. Early in the set, Tom spoke about the importance of live music, a sentiment that clearly landed with the crowd, before they tore into 'Cut Me Off'.
Sienna Skies - image © Connor Mackinnon
A standout moment came with the debut of an unreleased track, 'Pillow Talk', which the band jokingly suggested fans record if they wanted to hear it again before release.
'Elated' and 'Don't Let Me Go' kept the energy high, before they closed with 'Mess'. This was my first time seeing Sienna Skies live, but their tight execution and confident stage presence was something to behold.
Next up, Blessthefall brought their signature mix of metalcore and post-hardcore. Led by vocalist Beau Bokan, the band delivered a set that balanced polish with intensity.
Despite their long career, this was my first time seeing them live – and (again) they didn't disappoint. With a catalogue stretching from 'His Last Walk' (2006) to 'Gallows' (2025), they had plenty to draw from.
Their entrance was all atmosphere – dim lighting and a slow build before erupting into an explosive opener that instantly had the crowd moving. Highlights included 'Hollow Bodies' and 'Gallows', with Eric Lambert and Jared Warth adding extra weight through backing vocals and stage presence.
Blessthefall - image © Connor Mackinnon
'Venom' followed, and during 'Wake The Dead', Beau called for more crowd surfers, even sparking a wall of death. The defining moment came during their final song, when a wheelchair crowd surfer was carried above the audience – an unforgettable and genuinely powerful scene.
Headlining the night were Memphis May Fire, who delivered a crushing set that blended metalcore with elements of post-hardcore, alternative metal, nu-metal, and southern rock.
Frontman Matty Mullins commanded the stage, backed by the driving force of guitarist Kellen McGregor. Drawing from all eight of their albums – from 'Sleepwalking' (2009) to 'Shapeshifter' (2025) – they held the crowd from the moment they appeared.
A long time since I've seen them live, it's clear they've continued to refine their live show. Just a couple of songs in, Matty told the crowd that Melbourne feels like home, and the reaction in the room backed that up completely.
Memphis May Fire - image © Connor Mackinnon
He also mentioned he'd been in the city several times in recent months across different projects, reinforcing that connection. A major highlight came with 'Overdose' from 'Shapeshifter', a track Matty shared holds personal meaning.
Before the encore, the wheelchair crowd surfer made a triumphant return adding to the sense of unity that carried throughout the night. They closed with 'Chaotic', leaving the crowd roaring for more.
