Final week, Zeds Lifeless returned to Pink Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado for the eleventh installment of their annual two-night present, Deadrocks XI. This 12 months was additional particular after the discharge of their extensively acclaimed album, Return To The Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness (or RSIH) in March. The boys have been touring nonstop because the launch and Deadrocks XI received a bit of style of the album’s magic. Learn on for an in depth run-down of Deadrocks XI.
Deadrocks Night time One (July 2)
The thrill was palpable Night time One, as concert-goers lined up on the gates, desperate to see how the boys might probably high final 12 months’s 10-year anniversary. The night kicked off with Shosh, OkayJake, and Zero setting the the bass music vibes up proper. Taiki Nulight was a standout performer on Night time One, adopted by drum & bass inklings from Rudimental.
Lastly, the boys took the stage to ship a two-hour set that melted each the faces and the hearts of everybody within the viewers. They saved the gang screaming with pageant favorites like ‘Kill Em,’ Gassed Up,’ ‘GodLovesUgly,’ and tugged on the heartstrings with ‘One Of These Mornings,’ ‘Heartbeat,’ and ‘Eyes On Fireplace.’ In fact, the night time wouldn’t be full with no various array of samples and remixes, that includes contemporary takes on tracks from Eminem, The Kinks, T.I., and Britney Spears, in addition to the now beloved edits of The Fugees, Fleetwood Mac, and Willy Wonka (you already know those). And naturally, we received a number of standout tracks from the brand new album, together with ‘Maintain My Hand,’ ‘Angel,’ ‘Fall Away,’ and ‘Vertigo.’
Deadrocks Night time Two (July 3)
Night time Two introduced the warmth! Hershe and Wink received us began proper, adopted by Onhell’s high-energy set (strippers and all!). Heyz then dropped a standout efficiency, making certain Distinct Motive had us completely hyped for when the boys hit the stage. And is it potential we solely received the tiniest sprinkle of rain and a few wind for the primary Deadrocks in who is aware of how lengthy?? The Pink Rocks gods are smiling down on us in 2025.
Zeds Lifeless killed it tonight with one other, utterly totally different two-hour set. Like Night time One, the boys showcased a various sonic palette with samples from Wu-Tang Clan, The Mamas & The Papas, Doechii, Chic, The Prodigy, Nancy Sinatra, Missy Elliot, Neil Younger, Beastie Boys, Backstreet, and so many extra. The boys appealed to the old-fashioned followers, enjoying out tracks like ‘Solely You,’ ‘The Twilight Zone,’ and ‘Night time Satin,’ in addition to the newbies with RSIH highlights like ‘Unhealthy Man’ and ‘A Million Goals.’ The night time was made complete with the inclusion of favourite Zeds Lifeless tracks like ‘Collapse,’ ‘The place Did That Go,’ ‘Misplaced You,’ and ‘Candy Recollections.‘ We additionally received a slew of IDs I hope to see come to mild within the coming 12 months.
As I recalled in my recap of Deadrocks X final 12 months, the debut of ‘Channel Flipping’ was a spotlight of the night time for me. Tonight we received the premiere of ‘Channel Flipping 2,’ with a completely totally different set of tracks and clips strung collectively. I’m nonetheless processing all the pieces I noticed, however I can say with full certainty, it was simply as magical as the unique.
I’ve seen the boys over 35 occasions at this level (a number of of which have been throughout the final month) they usually all the time ship one thing distinctive and utterly totally different. I’ve by no means seen the identical set twice, even in back-to-back nights or at totally different stops on the identical tour. All this simply goes to point out how a lot effort Zeds Lifeless put into their dwell performances. They honestly ship a one-of-a-kind expertise. Can’t wait to see what’s in retailer for the 12 months to return – Zeds Lifeless Child!
