Emotional, Thrilling, Above and Beyond
by Tobi on 2025-07-16The Opera House - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5This was my first time getting to see Amigo the Devil live after adoring every musical creation of his for the last seven years, so be prepared because I must gush about this amazing man and band. Amigo quickly became one of my all time favourite artists the first time listening to his work, and his show at The Opera House, July 2025, will forever be etched into my memory as one of the most amazing and awe inspiring concerts I had the honour of witnessing. I’m not exaggerating when I say I have wanted to listen to him live so badly that I nearly booked a trip to Austin, Texas to catch one of his shows there after unfortunately missing the one in Toronto around that time. Amigo’s artistry is so raw and powerful, jaw dropping, thought provoking, and deeply emotional. From lyrical genius, instrumental expertise, and mind-boggling vocals that range from melodically smooth to rugged booming roars—Amigo is an absolute inspiration, and his bandmates work with him on stage so skillfully. Despite the recent and heart-wrenching events in his life, Amigo was a powerhouse on stage through and through. This is a show that you feel through your body and your soul. The drumming was like thunder by your ears, reverberating through your feet up to your throat and rooting you to the ground. Your emotions coast along with each tone and shift, racing hearts to stillness that holds tightly, and feeling your bones shake to the power of the music filling the space. I have been to plenty of heavy metal shows that didn’t even compare. I know this is the first review I am writing about a performance, and possibly even the longest I could manage to, but I could write on and on about Amigo the Devil even if it was long enough to be a novel. If my words speak to anyone deciding to read them, and you are into or interested in dark folk or as some call it MurderFolk, I implore you to take the first opportunity you can to join an Amigo the Devil show, and prepare to be blown away. Thank you for an amazing, unforgettable show, Amigo. I can’t wait for the next one!
