Review: Atreyu at Magnet House
Atreyu at Magnet House
w/ Memphis May Fire, Future Static
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The air was thick with black T-shirts, body odour, anticipation, and about 700 bodies packed shoulder to shoulder in the sold-out Magnet House on a wintry Tuesday night. There was barely room to squish your way to the bathroom, but for everyone lucky enough to be there, what unfolded was a raw, roaring communion of sound and nostalgia.
Future Static opened the night with undeniable force, fronted by super cute powerhouse vocalist Amariah Cook. Their set was technically tight and emotionally ferocious. Tracks like Venenosa and The Hourglass showcased soaring vocals layered over punchy guitar riffs. Amariah theatrically dancing is unadulterated fun to watch, although she was the only one bringing energy to the room. She addressed the subdued crowd mid-set, saying she’d forgive the stillness. “I know it’s Tuesday night… but damn, Perth.” And honestly? She was right to call it out. The energy was reverent, but almost too still.
Memphis May Fire then took the stage with a very long set that blended beloved deep cuts and new anthems. Matty Mullins led the charge with his trademark emotional intensity, shifting seamlessly between clean vocals and visceral screams. Highlights included the furious Shapeshifter, the emotionally raw Paralyzed, and the anthemic Bleed Me Dry. The crowd erupted for Necessary Evil, a fan favourite that landed like a sonic gut punch, dark and theatrical.
And then came Atreyu, celebrating 20 years of their seminal 2004 album The Curse. From the moment they opened the room ignited. Despite the crowd’s earlier restraint, there was a collective shift. Fans screamed lyrics with the kind of urgency that only decades-long devotion can bring. The set featured a generous helping of The Curse in all its angst-soaked glory, from Right Side of the Bed to You Eclipsed by Me, alongside other fan favourites like Bleeding Mascara, Ex’s and Oh’s, and Blow.
Frontman Brandon Saller, as commanding as ever, delivered a performance that was equal parts powerful and playful, balancing theatrical rockstar presence with wholesome connection. Guitarist Dan Jacobs and bassist Marc McKnight tore through riffs and breakdowns with a tightness that comes only from years on stage together. It was both a celebration of Atreyu’s legacy and a reminder that they’re still writing it.
But let’s talk about the room, because it was squishy. Magnet House was crammed wall-to-wall with bodies, turning what is normally a roomy multi-level venue into an intimate pressure cooker of sound and sweat. The bar and bathrooms were barely accessible, and yet, there was this collective understanding: we’re lucky to be here. It’s rare to see a room this full on a Tuesday night, especially midwinter. And yet, Perth showed up. Sold out. Packed tight. And stayed till the very last scream.
The night was proof that legacy bands can still bring the fire, that newer acts like Future Static are here to push the genre forward, and that metalcore is still one of the most cathartic, powerful forces in live music.
SARA LEOPARD
Photos by Adrian Thomson
