Arizona’s Blessthefall, Along With Color In The Dark, Colorblind, Dark Divine and Miss May I Take Over 24Oxford at Virgin Hotel For An Amazing Night of Pure Metal!

We like breakdowns right? Metalcore breakdowns that is, and that’s what we got on night 4 of Blessthefall’s Gallows tour with Colorblind, Dark Divine and Miss May I. So let me go ahead and breakdown this review for you.

Color In The Dark
Las Vegas metalcore band Color In The Dark was our opener for the night, I actually had no idea we would have a local opener for this show. I must’ve been living under a rock because I thought it was just
four acts. Color In The Dark at 24 Oxford put on a solid, compelling show. They proved they’re more than just noise; they have craft and heart. For fans of metalcore or heavier rock with electronic and synths
influences, this was a performance that delivered both aggression and melody. If they keep pushing—writing songs with strong hooks, tightening their live production—they could go from being a local
favorite to something bigger.

Colorblind
Colorblind came in riding momentum — they had just released a new EP Who Sold You This Truth. The setlist included tracks like Neversleep, Letdown, Misery Loves Company, among others. The band seemed earnest and emotionally invested. Whether playing heavier moments or quieter, introspective passages, they held the crowd. Dynamics were used well — building tension, releasing, pulling back — giving the evening peaks and lulls that kept you attentive. With a crowd that seemed to know the material, there was good participation. Cheers, sing-alongs, noticeable moments of connection. The intimate space helped: you could see faces, reactions; moments felt personal.

Dark Divine
Motionless In White meets Sleeping With Sirens? That’s the vibe I latched onto when Dark Divine’s members came out engulfed with their dark makeup and began their performance. I love both
Motionless In White and Sleeping With Sirens so this mixture connected with me. Dark Divine’s set at 24 Oxford can be seen as a win: engaging, raw, emotionally charged, and sufficiently polished for their growing reputation. This band added depth to the bill, breathed some new energy into the crowd, and solidified their place among rising acts in the metalcore scene.

Miss May I
I’ve been following Miss May since they released Forgive & Forget through Rise Records, that was my introductory to the band. I was also a huge follower of that record label at the time and hearing
metalcore like this was extremely refreshing and hard hitting. Miss May I came out stronger than ever. Fresh off their new single “Pray for Silence,” released just before the tour, the band is focused and ready.
Musically, they delivered a set that balanced their older staples with newer material. The performance featured tight riffs, powerful drums, and of course — the breakdowns — that are a signature of their
sound. Levi’s vocals were robust; there were moments of raw intensity, and when the crowd responded, they couldn’t have asked for more. The synergy between band and audience was real.

Blessthefall

To end the night we have metalcore heavyweights Blessthefall opening the set with mallxcore. This is another band I have been following for a very long time, I discovered this band through montages and tips & tricks videos in the 2007 multiplayer first-person shooter video game Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Blessthefall has racked up numerous music videos throughout the years but their most iconic one is for the song Hey Baby, Here’s That Song You Wanted, with over 52 million plays on Spotify.
Blessthefall is touring in support of their newer material (including from Gallows, released September 5, 2025), so fans got a solid mix of old favorites and new tracks. They brought both high energy and
emotional dynamics—shout-along sections, breakdowns, and the more melodic moments all found their place. Beau’s vocals were impressive and particularly in how he handled transitions between clean singing and harsher deliveries. We can’t forget about Jared’s vocals, they have aged like fine wine, are you kidding me? The band seemed tight and enthusiastic, clearly feeding off the crowd. The crowd was invested. From mosh pits to sing-along chants, there was a strong sense of unity. People came knowing the material, and there was genuine excitement, especially during the newer songs. Shows like this tend to rely a lot on the crowd to carry momentum—and the audience at 24 Oxford did. Some classics in their setlist included
2.0/What’s Left of Me, Promised Ones, Bottomfeeder and You Wear A Crown But You’re No King.

Blessthefall at 24 Oxford delivered a strong show. They balanced new and old material well, energized the crowd, and made good use of the intimate setting. For fans of their heavier side, this was a strong
performance; for newer listeners, it was a solid introduction.

They close out this tour in their home state Arizona in Tempe on October 10, so make sure you catch them in a city near you. You do not want to miss out on this.

PHOTO CREDIT: Live photos by Chris Rosalejos for ZRockR Magazine – (c) 2025 – All Rights Reserved.