The Town Ballroom in Buffalo was set ablaze with raw energy and pulsating rhythms on January 23, as four powerhouse bands – Avoid, Counterparts, The Devil Wears Prada, and Fit For A King – took to the stage for a sold-out show on a rainy Tuesday night. Fans from across the city gathered in anticipation of a night that promised to be nothing short of epic, and they were not disappointed.

Fit For A King town ballroom — Fit For a King

Kicking off the evening with a relentless onslaught of hardcore energy, Avoid, got to work getting the crowd but the first thing that stood out before the music got underwear was the singer repping a local city hero, #17, Josh Allen from the Buffalo Bills with his Jersey.

Going up next with a relentless onslaught of hardcore energy, Counterparts wasted no time in setting the tone for the night. Hailing from Ontario, Canada, the band delivered a blistering set that had the crowd moshing and screaming along to every word. With their signature blend of melodic hooks and ferocious breakdowns, Counterparts proved why they are considered one of the most exciting acts in the hardcore scene today.

Next up was metalcore stalwarts The Devil Wears Prada, who took the stage by storm with their electrifying stage presence and infectious energy. Drawing from their extensive catalog of hits spanning over a decade, the band treated fans to a set filled with fan favorites and new material alike. From the haunting melodies of “Sacrifice” to the crushing heaviness of “Danger: Wildman,” The Devil Wears Prada delivered a performance that left the crowd in awe.

Closing out the night at Town Ballroom were metalcore juggernauts Fit For A King, who wasted no time in unleashing a sonic assault that left the audience reeling. With their bone-crushing riffs and anthemic choruses, the band commanded the stage with authority, inciting mass sing-alongs and frenzied circle pits throughout their set. Tracks “Tower of Pain” and “When Everything Means Nothing” hit with visceral intensity, showcasing the band’s undeniable skill and musicianship.

But beyond just the music, what truly made the night special was the palpable sense of camaraderie between the bands and their fans. From the shared shouts of the famous Buffalo chant “Let’s go Buffalo!” to the sweaty embraces in the pit, it was clear that this was more than just a concert – it was a community coming together to celebrate the power of music.