Review & Photos: Lords Of Acid's Praise The Lords Tour Gives Cleveland Sinful Dose Of Industrial Pleasure

By David Desin, OOTB Publications

Cleveland, the city that proudly wears the moniker “Cleveland Rocks,” proved exactly why on the latest stop of the 2025 Praise The Lords Tour.

Featuring the legendary Lords of Acid, with electrifying support from Little Miss Nasty, Lucia Cifarelli of KMFDM, and local post-industrial force Tomorrows Ghosts, this was a night to remember.

Hosted at Cleveland’s newest concert venue, Globe Iron—an edgy, warehouse-style space designed for maximum impact—fans were treated to a gritty, pulsing, and unforgettable lineup that left no eardrum untouched.

Set Order That Rocked The Night:

1. Tomorrows Ghosts

2. Lucia Cifarelli

3. Little Miss Nasty

4. Lords of Acid

Tomorrows Ghosts: Local Sound, Global Vibes

Opening the night was Tomorrows Ghosts, Cleveland’s own aggressive postmodern industrial band. They hit the stage hard with a mix of distorted synths, dark atmospheres, and heavy riffs that immediately grabbed attention.

Channeling the spirit of acts like Skinny Puppy and Youth Code, they brought a fresh but familiar sound that resonated with the hometown crowd.

For a local band, they delivered a professional, high-octane set that more than held its ground on such a stacked bill.

Lucia Cifarelli: Industrial Royalty Lights It Up

Second in the lineup was the ever-iconic Lucia Cifarelli, known best as a longtime member of KMFDM. Her solo set was an electrifying blend of snarling vocals, biting lyrics, and commanding energy.

Lucia delivered a tight, intimate performance that showed why she's considered a queen of the industrial genre. Her stage presence was magnetic—confident, raw, and unfiltered. She set the perfect tone for the evening to escalate.

Little Miss Nasty: Metal, Goth, and Burlesque Madness

Third came Little Miss Nasty, and they took the energy through the roof. Equal parts metal show and burlesque performance, their set was a whirlwind of heavy beats, provocative choreography, and unstoppable confidence.

Fusing goth, EDM, and hard rock with theatrical flair, this beautiful all-female troupe delivered one of the most memorable moments of the night.The dancers were fearless, flawlessly timed, and radiated attitude.

This wasn’t just a performance—it was a power statement. Trust me: don’t miss them if they’re on the bill.

Lords of Acid: Electro-Sin from the Belgian Masters

Capping off the night in the fourth and final slot were the titans themselves—Lords of Acid. The industrial-dance legends, formed by Praga Khan in 1988, showed that time has only sharpened their edge.

With the always-enchanting Carla Harvey (formerly of Butcher Babies) commanding the mic, the band delivered a sexually charged, bass-heavy, high-energy set that sent the warehouse into a frenzy. Carla had the audience in the palm of her hand, bringing intensity and charisma that elevated every track.

The current lineup—Praga Khan (founder, synths, vocals), Galen Waling (drums), Dietrich Thrall (bass), Creighton Emrick (guitars), and of course, Carla Harvey—proved to be a lethal combination of talent and stage chemistry.

From classics to deep cuts that had longtime fans howling, every track hit like a shockwave.

Final Verdict: Industrial Salvation Delivered

With a killer venue setting the mood—warehouse walls echoing with deep bass and flashing lights—this show was everything Cleveland’s rock and industrial fans could’ve hoped for.

Each act brought something distinct: from Tomorrows Ghosts’ local bite, to Lucia Cifarelli’s refined aggression, to Little Miss Nasty’s unrelenting power, and finally the iconic madness of Lords of Acid.

Recommendation? Absolutely. If the Praise The Lords Tour is rolling through your city, grab a ticket, lace up your boots, and prepare for sensory overload. You’ll dance, sweat, shout—and thank yourself later.

Cleveland, you did what you always do: you rocked.

Praise The Lords.

Tour Dates

https://www.lordsofacidofficial.com