Electric Callboy brought absolute mayhem to The Pinnacle on May 19th, turning the Nashville stop of the Tanzneid World Tour into something that felt more like a massive party than a normal metal show. With Polaris and Scene Queen rounding out the bill, the night bounced between crushing breakdowns, dance beats, lasers, and nonstop chaos from start to finish. From the moment the lights went down, the energy in The Pinnacle never let up.
Scene Queen kicked things off with a set that was loud, ridiculous, and impossible to look away from. Her mix of pop hooks, nu-metal riffs, and over-the-top “bimbocore” energy had the crowd either completely confused or fully invested within minutes, which honestly seemed to be exactly what she wanted. The visuals were non-existent, but she didn’t need as she led the crowd on pure charm and charisma, and given that it was a hometown show, that’s all she needed! The crowd interaction never slowed down, and the whole set felt like pure chaos in the best way possible…there was even a twerkle pit. Even people who didn’t know the songs going in were pulled into it by the end.
Polaris completely changed the tone the second they hit the stage. Where Scene Queen leaned into humor and unpredictability, Polaris brought intensity and breakdowns. Their set was heavy as hell, but was filled with the melodic moments the Australian crew have been known for. Jamie Hails sounded incredible live, and the band’s energy carried a weight that really charged up the crowd, especially during some of the more atmospheric parts of the set. It was nice to see Polaris dominating the stage in Nashville again and it was obvious that the crowd was stoked to see them too. Circle pits opened almost immediately, and by halfway through, the floor looked completely out of control. It was obvious a lot of people showed up early specifically for Polaris, and after seeing that performance, it made perfect sense why, these guys throw down.
Then Electric Callboy took over and somehow pushed the energy even further, as The Pinnacle turned into a fever dream of a rave, with 80s retro inspired fits, bananas, and everything in between. The floor looked like a mixture of a metal show, 80s rave party, and a Richard Simmons workout video.
The band has figured out how to balance comedy and musicianship better than almost anyone right now. One second the crowd was jumping to dance beats and electronic drops, and the next the room exploded into massive riffs and nonstop pits, and the crowd surfers never stopped. In a venue that normally punishes the crowd for getting on other members shoulders, Electric Callboy encouraged. The production added a whole extra layer to everything, with neon visuals, perfectly synced lighting, costume changes, and a constant stream of electronic elements that made the whole show feel like a rave crashing headfirst into a metal festival. Those in attendance were even treated to an acoustic moment in the middle of the floor.
What really makes Electric Callboy work live is that underneath all the jokes and absurdity, they’re an incredibly tight band. Nothing felt sloppy or forced, just fun. Every transition landed perfectly, every chorus hit hard, and the crowd was crazy for the entire set. Whether they were leaning into the heavier side of their sound or going full dance mode, the room never stopped moving and jumping. Thank the architectural gods for modern designs, because otherwise the balcony may not have survived.
One of the biggest surprises of the night was how well the DJ-style dance sections worked live. Instead of slowing things down, they somehow made the crowd even more energized before launching straight back into breakdowns. The entire venue lost its mind every time those transitions happened.
More than anything, the show just felt fun. Heavy music can sometimes get stuck taking itself too seriously, but this night felt like a reminder that chaos, humor, and heavy music can all exist together without losing any impact. Metalheads, hardcore fans, EDM kids, and first-timers all fed off the same energy for the entire night.
By the end of the show, with the crowd drenched in sweat and still screaming for more, it was obvious this was more than just another tour stop. Electric Callboy, Polaris, and Scene Queen delivered one of the most entertaining shows Nashville has seen this year, a night built on massive energy, heavy music, comedy, and complete insanity in all the right ways.
Electric Callboy’s Tanzneid World Tour US Leg continues through May 27th of 2026.
For upcoming shows, visit https://www.electriccallboy.com/#tour.
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