Fan Reviews
I was able to meet the band prior to the performance. Very humbling guys.
The concert was my second time seeing them and they are beyond talented and entertaining heavy metal/melodic performance. A Must See if you are a SOEN fan.
Los Angeles, CA@El Rey Theatre
Dam this band is insane live, very progy! Kinda of mix of Tool, Scorpions, Ghost, Dream Theater, Rammstein, and Pink Floyd! Very unique sound! Also the opening band Trope was awesome with there acoustic set, that band is going place, got to meet and talk to the guitarist, and the lead singer! Very nice and awesome people! Got guitar picks, setlist and CD all signed by them! Very awesome night, a cool small venue in Seattle!🤘🤘🤘
Seattle, WA@Neumos
Great show. Joel killed it. It's really great, as a fan, to go to a show where the vocals sound as good as they do on the albums. Would like to have had a song from Lykaia, but the set list was still great.
Phoenix, AZ@Crescent Ballroom
Amazing show! Soen simply rock and electrify the audience. The Abbey is a great intimate venue, standing room only but I was literally standing 15 feet from the stage. Soen is my favorite prog metal band... The team knows how to connect to the audience. Love it!
Orlando, FL@The Abbey
I love this venue, it's a total sleeper. My third thyme going here to see prog bands from across the pond. Great studio sound quality, amazing setlist, and some good merch. There are 20 beers on tap, anything from sours to Guinness.
Pittsburgh, PA@Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
Ole Morten
March 19th 2024
The band was perfect, sound was good and the lightning good too. There should be an extra terminal in the merch area so the quene didn`t build up too much. Some people might have desided not to shop due to quene. Nice and helpful staff.
All in all a good evening where both bands did a great performance
Oslo, Norway@Rockefeller Music Hall
What a band! What a gig!
I’m so, so glad Soen came back to Strasbourg on their Memorial tour, to promote their latest album!
I’ve been listening to this band non-stop since 2017, when I first heard this was the love project of former Opeth drummer Martin Lopez. Lotus and Imperial have seen me through the pandemic. I was waiting for the day I’d get to see them live, and they did not disappoint!
Clean playmainship, gorgeous and eclectic vocals, and a fearless message against oppression and war. What’s not to love about this band?
Till next time, Soen! Thank you for the show and for a new, amazing album!
Strasbourg, France@La Laiterie Artefact
Cesar Izquierdo
October 4th 2023
Buenas noches.El concierto de SOEN en Bilbao me pareció muy bueno en la sala Kafe Antzokia.En mi caso me puse cerca de la mesa de mezclas,en una mesa que estaba justo detrás y pude ver y escuchar el sonido de las 3 bandas a gusto.El sonido y estilo me gustó más con la 1 banda y con Soen.La segunda banda no me llamó tanto por la voz del cantante.Un saludo de mi parte y hasta otra...
Bilbao, Spain@Kafe Antzokia
Christian
September 29th 2023
The voice, the charisma, the guitar, the drums, damn even the base… 6/5 stars! It was my first soen concert, but definitely not my last!!
I drove 200 km (one way) sure was worth it! What a night! Thank you Soen! See you soon
Munich, Germany@Backstage Werk
Soen is and remains world class! Top musicians, great melodies, complex but brilliant lyrics. In the form as on the Atlantis tour with the classic quartet and the singer simply to kneel down. Please repeat this on occasion!
The location is also top, there I like to drive an hour for the great sound and the incomparable atmosphere!
Aschaffenburg, Germany@Colos-Saal
Une belle soirée pour la dernière au Forum.
Une grosse prestation de SOEN même set qu'a la Maroquinerie.Tres pros.
Un plaisir de les revoir chez nous.
Bonne route à eux.
Et merci à Silver Dust pour leur bonne
humeur et sympathie partagée.
Bien besoin en ce moment.
Vauréal, France@Le Forum
Another great, intimate venue, with not a bad seat in the house (though we were standing at the front, stage right). This would be our 3rd time seeing Soen, back to back nights and this time with a meet and greet. The guys were very personable and open and willing to listen or do the talking themselves, whatever worked for the fans. Great time before the show, and that show.. Awesome! I cannot get over how great this band sounds live. Their musicianship is astounding and Joel's voice was on point for 3 nights in a row. I don't know how he does it. Standing literally 5 feet from where Martin was sitting, slamming out the beats, gave me a much deeper appreciation of just how skilled and emotive a drummer he is. Zlatoyar, the newest addition to this formidable lineup showed extraordinary prowess on laying down the bass. His opening to their (not so secret) Tool style song was fun and special. Cody was on point as well. He's such a talent and thoroughly enjoys what he's doing and conveys that to the audience effortlessly. The workhorse of Soen, their guitarist & keyboardist is Lars. Lars is a thrilling talent to behold. Laying down an imperative on the keys and then literally jumping up to play a blistering lead, this guy is nonstop and gives Soen a jolt like no other. They are all immensely talented and earnestly friendly with their fans. What a way to finish out following these guys around Texas!
Houston, TX@Scout Bar
After seeing them in Austin, TX the previous night, I was shocked, shocked I tell you to find they were just as awesome, if not more so in Dallas. The venue was one of the best small music venues I've ever been to, so that helped I'm sure. Supporting the great Katatonia again, this was the second of only 2 shows they'd be on the same bill together in the U.S. Fantastic show!
Dallas, TX@Amplified Live
I’ve seen many shows in my time and this by far was one of the best ever, the venue was amazing and if you get a chance to stay at the hotel, I highly recommend it… VIP meet and greet was beyond exceptional.
Seattle, WA@The Crocodile
One of the best shows I’ve ever seen. Truly remarkable. It’s too bad that this European supergroup doesn’t have a loyal enough following to perform In larger venues in the US. One of the best bands I’ve listened too and their live sound is just as good as their studio recordings. To anyone that reads this, do yourself a favor and go check these guys out. If you’re a fan of excellent progressive metal/rock. You won’t regret it.
Seattle, WA@The Crocodile
Soen were sublime. It was an amazing night, with three bands, playing flawlessly. Horrse Ocean began the night with a succession rip-roaring songs, that got everyone buoyant, they were followed up by Lizzard, from France, and they played some wonderful songs, great melody and rythme. The drumming was awesome, and the vocalist was inspiring. Final Soen came on stage and rocked! Song after song, was played with 100 percent conviction. Totally amazing night. Up there with my favourite band selections, such as Tool/APC/Pusifer, Opeth, Porcupine Tree, Wheel and Alice in Chains.
London, United Kingdom@O2 Academy Islington
Soen is absolutely awesome! And this show at Colos-Saal was unforgetable again like the other ones I have seen, too. It's a nice tiny club (where the band just fit on the stage) in the middle of the city with great sound. The guys had obviously so much fun and so had I. Thank you Soen!
Aschaffenburg, Germany@Colos-Saal
I traveled from Sarajevo to Budapest, for 7h, and it was worth it! The energy was amazing, they choose great songs for the gig. The vocalis Joel was really a warm and talkative to the audience! I enjoyed every second, and would travel again to see them live.
My warmest recommendation for anyone who likes their sound on tracks - live they are amazing!
Also, the concert was on the boat, whic was really cool!
P.s. The day before the concert I recognize them on the street, they were very kind and we took pictures together.
Budapest, Hungary@A38 Hajó
Juan Sebastián Oviedo M
March 21st 2022
Gran concierto. Excelentes músicos. Mala ventilación en el venue y fallas técnicas con el teclado. Del resto, el sonido estuvo bueno, aunque el redoblante pudo haber estado mezclado mejor. No pudieron tocar todo el setlist, muy posiblemente por el tema del teclado.
Bogotá, Colombia@Ace Of Spades - Club
Beautiful and masterful re-imagining of some of their best tunes. Absolutely loved the string section and backing harmonies -- they added a whole new dimension to the music. Soen are definitely the best current artist for unparalleled vocal melodies and emotionally moving music. A hugely underappreciated band! I hope this performance is released on CD/DVD so that I can add it to my Soen collection. Easy 5 stars.
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