Lorna Shore turned Chicago into the gates of hell, and somehow, it felt like home.

On October 23rd Lorna Shore Brought their 2025 headlining tour to Chicago's The Salt shed. Heavy hitters, The Black Dahlia Murder, Shadow of intent and Peeling Flesh all joined Lorna Shore for this Epic tour.

We kicked off the night with Peeling Flesh, The OKC band was a great way to start the night with vocals that surprised the crowd. Vocalist Damonteal Harris a master in his technique of using sharp "squeals' to heavy fry screams makes their sound unique. This was one of the bands i was truly excited for as they have taken over my timelines and playlist with how unique their approach to the scene as made them stand out.

We Continued with the night with Shadow of intent, I have previously covered them before when they supported Chelsea Grin earlier this year.

Vocalist Ben Duerr was unable to make it to this stint of the tour due to the anticipation of second child's birth. Adam Mercer was able to step in and cover for for Ben for the remainder of the tour. Adam complemented the band perfectly as it was not noticeable that this was a backup singer and not the original. It was a perfect performance to hype the crowd even more as Shadow of intent asked for interactions more and more until the end of their set.

The Salt Shed was packed wall to wall, the kind of crowd that buzzes before anything even happens. Fog rolled across the stage, lights flickered deep red, and the air felt heavy with anticipation.

The intro track built slow, almost orchestral, before exploding into “Welcome Back, O’ Sleeping Dreamer.” The floor moved like it was alive. Will Ramos came out swinging, pacing the edge of the stage with that wild, commanding energy he’s become known for. His screams hit with force, backed by Adam DeMicco’s sharp riffs and Austin Archey’s machine-tight drumming.

The circle pit opened instantly. Chicago didn’t need a cue. It was pure release.

What makes Lorna Shore stand out live is how organized their chaos feels. Every blast beat, every lighting hit, every breakdown is deliberate. The transitions are clean, but the energy never lets up.

“Cursed to Die” might have been the turning point of the night. The lighting synced perfectly to every drop, bursts of white slicing through red fog while the pit moved in waves. From front to back, everyone was locked in. You could feel how much control this band has onstage. They don’t just perform; they direct an experience.

Halfway through the set, the tone shifted. “Sun//Eater” brought in that signature orchestral build that makes their music feel cinematic. The lights turned a deep blue, fog thickened, and suddenly the room felt suspended in another world.

Watching through the lens, it was stunning. The way the light cut through the haze, the silhouettes moving in rhythm—it was chaos and beauty at the same time. The crowd didn’t slow down, but something about that moment felt unified. Everyone was in it together, feeding off the sound.

Then came the emotional center of the night. The “Pain Remains” trilogy isn’t just a fan favorite; it’s a full experience. The second those opening notes started, the pit went still. People held their phones up, not to record, but to light the room.

Part I hit like a slow burn, Part II blew the roof off, and by Part III, everyone was screaming the lyrics. It was cathartic. You could see it in faces across the floor. For a band this heavy, they know how to hit something emotional without losing their edge.

To the Hellfire

They closed the set with the one song everyone waited for. “To the Hellfire” hit like a bomb. Every light in the venue turned blood-red, smoke pouring over the monitors until the band disappeared in the chaos. Will dropped to his knees for the final scream, and the crowd absolutely lost it.

Then silence. A single second where everyone just stared at the stage, stunned. Then a roar.

Outside, people stumbled into the cold night, drenched in sweat, still yelling lyrics. No one wanted to leave.

Lorna Shore has grown into something beyond deathcore. They’ve found a way to make heavy music feel emotional, cinematic, and meaningful. It’s not just about breakdowns anymore—it’s about storytelling through sound.

Their set at The Salt Shed proved why they’re leading the next wave of extreme metal. It was technical, intense, and strangely beautiful.