Photos by: Damian Ruiz
On a hot Houston night at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, thousands packed in for the God Is a Weapon Tour, a night that was equal parts spectacle, chaos, and connection. With three openers setting the stage, the evening felt like a marathon of energy leading into Falling in Reverse’s explosive headlining set.
Wage War were the standout among the openers, slamming the gas pedal from the first note. Their mix of crushing breakdowns and soaring choruses turned the pit into a whirlwind. Songs like “Magnetic” carried the perfect balance of brutality and melody, leaving fans wrecked but grinning. For anyone catching them for the first time, it was the kind of set that immediately locks you in as a fan.
When Falling in Reverse finally hit the stage, the amphitheatre went into overdrive. Ronnie Radke’s puppet made its cheeky introduction, “Sweet Caroline” blared, and within seconds the chaos was unleashed. “Prequel” and “Zombified” kicked things off with fire and fury, while the setlist jumped between eras—old-school cuts like “I’m Not a Vampire” and “The Drug in Me Is You” stirred nostalgia, and new crushers like “God Is a Weapon” and “Voices in My Head” had the crowd roaring like they’d been around for years.
Production was on another level: pyro shooting skyward, strobes slicing the night, and massive visuals filling the amphitheatre. Radke commanded it all with his usual mix of wit, menace, and charm. One moment he was clowning with the puppet, the next he was stalking the stage with a snarl, and then suddenly he was in the crowd, taking selfies, crouching for photos with kids, and blurring the line between performer and fan.
The surprises didn’t stop there. The new track “All My Women” added an unexpected country twang, showing the band isn’t afraid to play with genres in front of a massive audience. Later, Tech N9ne joined Radke on stage for their collab “Ronald,” the two bouncing verses off each other with electric energy that felt like controlled chaos.
By the finale, the night had turned into a full-scale eruption. “Popular Monster” and “Watch the World Burn” had the pit in a frenzy, and the entire crowd joined in for a massive sing-along to Queen’s “We Are the Champions.” It was the perfect capstone to a show that had everything, heavy riffs, theatrics, humor, surprise guests, and a frontman who knows exactly how to keep people talking.
The God Is a Weapon Tour was a beautifully chaotic experience. From openers that could headline their own shows to Falling in Reverse’s blend of spectacle and raw connection, the night was a reminder of why live music hits different. If you’re chasing a show that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable, this tour delivers in spades.
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