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The Dillinger Escape Plan
Northcote Theatre
Northcote was a sea of black as fans of Dillinger Escape Plan descended on the theater to witness the band’s epic return to the stage. Opening for the metal core band are H099o9, with an epic set, back flips and stage jumping through a killer set.
The current lineup of original members Dimitri Minakakis (lead vocals) and Ben Weinman (lead guitar/keyboards/piano/backing vocals), alongside James Love (rhythm guitar), Liam Wilson (bass) and Billy Rymer (drums) open to Sugar Coated Sour, the show kicks off in rapid intensity.
Dimitri makes his way into the crowd during ‘ The Running Board’ and the crowd soak it up. A mosh pit opens and fans eagerly throw themselves around, bodies slamming together in time to the music. Guitarist Ben Weinman is electric as he jumps around the stage, he is captivating to watch. The band play solidly together, the performance mesmerizing.
After disbanding in 2018, The Dillinger Escape Plan reunited in 2024 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Calculating Infinity, performing three shows at Brooklyn Paramount Theater, New York, along with several European dates. Having them back to perform again in Australia is a delight for fans of the band.
As the band wrap things up with ‘ Come to Daddy’ and ‘ 43%’ fans gather around the stage to drink in the final moments of the show. Minakakis hangs around to greet fans, shaking hands and signing autographs, not wanting the night to end.
Behind the lens Amanda Lee Starkey
