On April 12th, 2025, the Parish Room at the House of Blues Anaheim was packed to the brim with fans of the 2000s Nu-Metal era gathered to see Powerman 5000 unleash chaos on stage, with opening support from bands in similar genres Makes My Blood Dance and Julien-K. The night brought together everybody who enjoys this sound, from longtime listeners to new fans alike for a night of high energy and heavy music!

Starting off the night was Makes My Blood Dance, who immediately enthralled the crowd with their wild genre-bending fusion of disco, goth, and metal. Their presence was energetic and contagious, the kind that pulled the audience in without thinking. The crowd could not help but thrash, dance, and surrender to the chaos. It was the perfect way to set the stage for what was to come.

Next up to take the stage was Julien-K, a Long Beach-based band with deep roots in early 2000s electronic rock and metal. Formed by former members of the band Orgy, their history in the scene runs deep and the crowd’s reaction made it clear that they hadn’t forgotten with the support that they showed while they played. Their gritty vocals on top of their synth-heavy instrumentals built the energy up leading to the finale. They ended off their set with a classic and perfect finale: their iconic cover of “Blue Monday” by New Order, paying tribute to their days as Orgy while driving the crowd into a frenzy.

Now it was time for the main event. Powerman 5000 stormed on stage one by one, with front man Spider One (David Cummings) leading the charge. With each of the members fully fitted in their punk attire, the band brought an energy that matched their aggressive sound perfectly. The moment they kicked off their set with “Supernova Goes Pop” the room ignited. From start to finish, their set was relentless from heavy guitar riffs, insane vocals, and a crowd that gave back every ounce of energy. They closed their main set with fan-favorite “Bombshell,” but the crowd was not done just yet.

Chants and cheers for more echoed from the crowd throughout the venue until PM5K re-emerged, feeding off the crowd’s hunger for more, playing a three song encore. The night came to an end with their biggest hit “When Worlds Collide,” sending the audience into a final eruption of energy, ending on a high note. See more photos from the show on our Flickr page!