Last week at Freedom Hall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Trivium, Jinjer, and Heriot put on the kind of show that reminded everyone why live heavy music hits different. The place was packed, people were buzzing before the first note, and each band gave the crowd something to get loud about.
Heriot opened the night and honestly surprised a lot of people. Their set was heavy, noisy, and full of attitude in a way that grabbed the room fast. You could see people who clearly didn’t know them suddenly paying attention. The riffs were thick, the vocals were intense, and they played like they were out to prove something. It worked. By the time they walked off stage, the crowd was fully warmed up.
Jinjer came out next and you could feel the whole room shift. The cheers got louder, the pit opened up, and the energy doubled right away. Tatiana Shmayluk had complete control the moment she started singing. Her clean vocals were smooth and her growls shook the room. The band sounded tight and the songs hit hard, especially during the more technical parts they are known for. “Duel,” “Teacher Teacher,” and “Pisces” all got huge reactions. You could tell a lot of the crowd was there for Jinjer and they absolutely delivered. It was one of those sets where the band gives everything and the crowd gives it right back.
Trivium closed out the night and came out looking fired up. Matt Heafy had everyone shouting, clapping, and staying involved from the first song to the last. They ran through fan favorites like “The Sin and the Sentence,” “Strife,” and “Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr,” and every one of them landed. The sound was big and clear, the band looked locked in, and the crowd stayed aggressive for the entire set. You can tell Trivium takes pride in being a great live band and it really showed here.
By the end of the night, it felt like all three bands brought their best. Heriot set the tone, Jinjer blew the roof off, and Trivium wrapped everything up with a strong, confident headlining set. It was a great night to be a metal fan in Lancaster.
Trivium
Jinjer
Heriot
