When I arrived at the Brooklyn Paramount right before doors opened for Yungblud’s headlining concert on Tuesday night (September 16th), the scene outside already said everything about what this night meant. The general admission line had completely wrapped around the block, and for the first time I’d ever seen, the VIP line stretched a couple hundred feet past the entrance. Security mentioned there had been people waiting since early morning, back when the band first rolled up for load-in. By the time doors opened, the excitement was volcanic. It makes sense, though: Yungblud’s entire US tour sold out within minutes.
Before Yungblud took the stage, the night kicked off with Sawyer Hill, a young musician whose sound carries a progressive alt-rock edge. The music was polished, full of tight arrangements and confidence that felt like it came from years of studio time and road experience. Hill commanded the stage with a surprising presence, and by the end of the set it was obvious this is an artist worth watching. If you’re catching Yungblud on this tour, definitely arrive early.
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I’ve photographed shows at the Paramount dozens of times since the venue reopened, but this was the first time I’d seen so many fans waving handmade signs — all for Yungblud. There’s even a series of images in the gallery below dedicated just to those moments, a testament to how deeply his music resonates. That sense of devotion set the tone for the night: this wasn’t just a gig, it was a celebration.
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Inside, the frenzy built slowly but unmistakably. When the band first came on stage, you could feel the energy buzzing from the crowd, like a low-voltage current running through the room. But when Yungblud finally hit the stage, the tension snapped — the crowd practically imploded with joy. From that moment on, he didn’t just perform; he detonated — screaming, thrashing, and throwing himself into every lyric as if standing still might kill him. His charisma and energy felt unmistakably like a young Iggy Pop, wild and unrestrained. And even at this stage of his career, you can already see his signature moves taking shape, the kind that will define him in the years to come.
The 14-song setlist gave fans — both longtime followers and newcomers — a full spectrum of who he is as an artist. It was a crash course in his evolution, from raw punk anthems to more nuanced tracks that prove he’s slowly merging into a bona fide rock star. A highlight came when he sang “Changes,” the Black Sabbath ballad he performed at the “Back to the Beginning” concert in July and at the MTV Video Music Awards this past weekend. It was a moment that tied his current rise up the rock ladder, while hinting at the future he’s shaping.
And then, after the lights dimmed and the amps cooled, Yungblud proved his commitment runs deeper than the stage. He came back out, heading straight into the crowd outside, and spent about 45 minutes signing autographs and meeting fans. That’s not something you see often. It underscored what so many people there already felt: this is a showman who genuinely cares.
In over a decade of photographing music, this show stands out as one of my highlights. I went in with anticipation, hoping to capture a very specific shot, and with Yungblud’s boundless energy I think I nailed it. You can see some of his incredible jump shots in the gallery, proof of a performer who seems almost airborne in spirit as much as in body.
See Kevin RC Wilson’s photos of Yungblud at Brooklyn Paramount last night in the Facebook post below, along with fan-filmed video and the setlist. Tickets to Yungblud’s current North American tour are available here.
Setlist:
Hello Heaven, Hello
The Funeral
Idols Pt. I
Lovesick Lullaby
strawberry lipstick
fleabag
Lowlife
Changes (Black Sabbath cover)
Fire
Monday Murder
Tin Pan Boy / braindead!
Loner
Encore:
Ghosts
Zombie
