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Electric Callboy
MGM Music Hall at Fenway — Boston, MA

Electric Callboy started as a German metalcore band with electronic flourishes, then basically reinvented themselves around 2020 when they shifted toward a more synth-heavy, industrial-influenced sound. The shift wasn't some gradual drift—it was pretty deliberate. Songs like 'Ava' and 'Pump It' showed them leaning hard into melodic, almost pop-adjacent hooks while keeping the heaviness intact, which shouldn't work but somehow does. They're the kind of band that makes sense in a room full of people who like both Bring Me The Horizon and actual electronic music. Their lyrics tend toward introspection and relationships rather than the typical metalcore angst, which gives them a different vibe than a lot of their peers. They've built a genuinely dedicated fanbase partly because they don't seem interested in playing it safe.

Chaotic in the best way. Crowd's constantly moving, mixing mosh pits with people just vibing to the synths. Singer is genuinely engaged, band plays with precision even when everything feels loose. Heavy moments hit hard, melodic moments connect.

Known for Ava, Pump It, Fandom, We Got Love, Gravity

Worcester's metal scene is modest but dedicated, anchored by a handful of venues that actually book heavier bands. The city's metal crowd tends toward classic and traditional sounds, so Electric Callboy's modern metalcore approach—heavy riffs paired with radio-friendly hooks—could introduce something different to the local conversation. It's a scene that rewards bands willing to travel through, even if they're not quite household names yet.

Stay in the Elm Hill neighborhood — it's got actual character with tree-lined streets and the best local dining concentration. Book a table at Elm Tavern for elevated comfort food, then spend an afternoon at the Worcester Art Museum, which has a surprisingly strong collection that rewards a couple hours. If you want something quieter before the show, The Hanover Theatre is worth checking even if you're not catching a play — the building itself is an ornate 1904 gem. The walk from Elm Hill to the venue area is doable and keeps you off the highway entirely.

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