The final stop of Cannibal Corpse’s 2025 tour hit like a hammer smash to the face on October 22nd in Charlotte — and what a way to end it. This was my first Cannibal Corpse show, and I couldn’t have asked for a wilder introduction.

Bilmuri’s sold out stop at The Fillmore Charlotte was nothing short of a party disguised as a concert. From the moment Johnny Franck walked on stage, grinning ear to ear, it was clear the night would be special. He comes across as one of the most genuine, happy, and grateful performers I have ever seen—someone who truly appreciates every person in the room.

I had the pleasure of shooting Bayside’s second Charlotte night of the Errors Tour, and the band did not disappoint. Playing back-to-back nights in the same city is no easy feat, but Bayside made it feel effortless, delivering a set that was both sharp and spontaneous.