Kamelot / Hammerfall / Ad Infinitum
by Jim Watson on 5/27/24The Masquerade - Heaven - AtlantaThe Kamelot / Hammerfall / Ad Infinitum concert at Masquerade Heaven in Atlanta Underground on Friday, 24 May ‘24 was one of the best shows that I have experienced in forty years of attending events. The Masquerade is a great venue with excellent acoustics. It is easy to get to with ample parking in garages located in the area. Uber also has a large presence in the area, providing rides for concert goers. Kamelot was primed and ready for this show. This was the next to last show on the second leg of their North American tour and it felt like the first show of the whole tour with the amount of energy that the band poured into the show. The guitar and bass lines were crisp, the drums were locked and loaded, the keyboards provided color and fill and the vocals were strong and “albumesque” in presentation. Melissa Bonny, an ultra talented young lady in her own right, performed the female vocals on songs - new and old and added a very nice vocal touch. Hammerfall was impressive with its straight ahead - power rock and its anthems to bravery, courage and camaraderie as presented in its music are outstanding. The twin guitar attack, supported by powerful bass, drums and strong vocals were awesome. Ad Infinitum, the opening act fronted by Melissa Bonny, was a pleasant surprise in terms of powerful music and performance. The band expended plenty of energy on stage and the performance of the musicians were exemplary. Melissa Bonny’s vocals and stage presence are as incredible as her talent which seems to be endless. She has numerous music projects ongoing as well as writing and performing. She is one of the most talented young women in music today! This show was my first VIP experience and what an experience it was! I was able to have a great conversation on bass amps with Sean Tibbetts, bass player for Kamelot, as well as being able to congratulate the members of the band for long years of top quality entertainment. The band was very amicable and accommodating given their hectic schedules - fully understanding the importance of a great rapport with their fan base. Thank You Kamelot, Hammerfall and Melissa Bonny and Ad Infinitum for a night of high energy - high quality entertainment!