Lucifer @ Petit Bain, Paris - February 16th, 2024

German band Lucifer's took the Petit Bain audience on a mesmerizing journey into the depths of Occult Heavy Metal. Led by the enigmatic frontwoman and bandleader Johanna, the band delivered a performance that seamlessly blended Doom Metal aesthetics with the power of seventies Hard Rock, evoking similarly-minded purveyors of Retro Metal thrills as Blood Ceremony or Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats.

Drummer Nicke Andersson's thunderous beats provided the rock n' roll backbone for the band's sound, driving each song with precision and intensity. The guitar interplay between Linus Björklund and Martin Nordic, steeped in the tradition of bands like Wishbone Ash, was a symphony in itself, weaving intricate melodies and haunting riffs that transported the audience to another realm entirely.

What truly sets Lucifer apart, however, is their professionalism and undeniable charisma on stage. Johanna commanded the audience's attention with every word and gesture, exuding an otherworldly presence that left the audience spellbound. Conjuring the lysergic spirit of legendary bands like Blue Cheer, Iron Butterfly Leaf Hound or Captain Beyond and infusing it with the power and aggression of bands like Judas Priest or Motörhead, Lucifer emerges with a style that is all its own.

From the moment they stepped on stage to the final notes of their encore, Lucifer held us in their thrall, delivering a performance that was as haunting as it was electrifying. It's rare to find a band that can evoke such a powerful sense of mystique and emotion, but Lucifer did just that with finesse and flair.