Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats in Montreal

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A Night of Haunting Sounds: Johnathan Hultén and Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats

For fans of eerie, atmospheric music, the recent performance featuring Johnathan Hultén and Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats was an unforgettable experience. The night was filled with gothic ambiance, hypnotic melodies, and a touch of the surreal.

Johnathan Hultén

Johnathan Hultén opened the show with a mesmerizing solo set. Known for his gothic-inspired aesthetic and hauntingly beautiful performances, Hultén delivered a set filled with Swedish folk-inspired acoustic songs. Despite being alone on stage, he made use of backing tracks for drums and organ in certain sections, adding depth to his sound. His stage was adorned with leaf and vine decorations, enhancing the mystical vibe of his music.

What stood out most was his vocal performance. Hultén showcased an impressive vocal range, shifting seamlessly between clean singing and more guttural, moaning tones. This versatility added an eerie, almost otherworldly quality to his music. Fans may recognize him as the vocalist from another metal band, though his solo work brings out a different side of his artistry.

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats

After Hultén’s set, the stage transformed for Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats. The six-piece band played their newest album in its entirety, enveloping the audience in their signature blend of ambient stoner metal. Their performance was accompanied by a trippy, unsettling video that played both during the set and in the intermission, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Uncle Acid’s music has always had a strange, hypnotic quality, and this show was no exception. The fusion of heavy, psychedelic riffs with haunting melodies created an immersive experience that left the audience spellbound. Overall, it was a night of hauntingly beautiful music, blending gothic folk and stoner metal into a surreal, unforgettable performance.

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