Polaris headline Cleveland’s House of Blues

Sep 26

Fans eagerly lined up around the House of Blues in Cleveland for an exhilarating night featuring Australian metalcore band Polaris, supported by Blessthefall, Thousand Below, and Nerv.

Nerv, hailing from California, kicked off the evening with a dynamic six-song set that set the tone for the night. Their standout tracks "Low" and "Bad Habits" showcased both their musical talent and infectious energy, energizing the crowd right from the start.

Next up, Thousand Below kept the momentum with a captivating performance. Their eight-song set included powerful tracks like "Silent Season" and "Sabotage" from their 2022 album Hell Finds You Everywhere, along with their new single "Wrong Again." The band’s impressive musicianship and passionate delivery kept the audience fully engaged.

Blessthefall took the stage next, delivering an amazing performance. Frontman Beau Bokan's energetic presence was infectious as he engaged the audience, even spraying water into the crowd during their 11-song set. They opened with their new track "Wake the Dead" and played fan favorites like "Hollow Bodies" and "You Wear a Crown but You're No King." The high-energy performance ended with Bokan expressing gratitude for the tour and introducing Polaris, closing their set with their classic track "Hey Baby, Here's That Song You Wanted."

Finally, headliners Polaris took the stage for an intense 13-song set. Opening with "Crossfire," the band maintained a relentless energy throughout the performance. Frontman Jamie Hails engaged the crowd, ensuring everyone was moving and moshing. In one standout moment of their set during "Nightmare" you could see, hear, and feel the emotion as the whole band had a smile on all of their faces.

From Hails' powerful vocals to drummer Daniel Furnari's driving rhythms, Polaris delivered a stellar performance that left the crowd buzzing. They closed the night with immense gratitude, hinting at future tours while performing "Inhumane," leaving fans eagerly anticipating what’s next.