Kick ass show
by Toby on 10/31/25South Side Ballroom - DallasRating: 5 out of 5AFI is always good to see live. Davey Havok is so energetic and elemental on stage

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Extreme alt-rock outfit AFI, short for A Fire Inside, continue to keep their punk rock spirit alive after more than two decades together. The four-piece California band, impressively composed of the same lineup since 1998, has revitalized hardcore punk ever since their 1991 beginning, though the crew didn’t see mainstream success until their 2003 platinum-selling “Sing the Sorrow.”
Since that time, AFI has satiated ticket holders at amped up concerts nationwide, either on their own headlining runs or as part of the Vans Warped Tour on several occasions.
After a four-year recording hiatus, AFI unveiled its ninth studio set, “Burials,” in October 2013. The collection, produced by Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World), peaked at No. 9 on The Billboard 200. Some tracks on the Republic Records release (“17 Crimes” and “I Hope You Suffer” for example) lean more toward hard rock than horror punk or goth-punk, both labels AFI’s received with past work.
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AFI is always good to see live. Davey Havok is so energetic and elemental on stage
Davey and the band are always amazing when I see them. Energy is great, atmosphere is great, nostalgic emo music. 10/10
AFI always brings the energy and great music. The vibe was nice and everyone was singing along to all the songs. Hope to see them again soon!
AFI was an AMAZING band in concert. They put on a great show, with a variety of songs in their setlist, both old and new. The only issue with this concert was… the opener. It was a band called TR/ST. It was like a weird techno punk nightmare with the lead singer just yelling gibberish the entire time. The female drummer with him was great. But it was the longest 25min set of my life. When they were done several people in the crowd were yelling thank god… I was embarrassed for them. I have no idea how they made it on tour with a band like AFI.
First time at this venue and it was so ethereal and beautiful! Small enough to still offer the experience of a more intimate show while not feeling suffocating. The staff was kind. The only downside was how far the bathroom was from the main stage. AFI as usual put on an amazing show, I’ve seen them multiple times and they never disappoint!
AFI have always been rightfully legendary for their live performances - consistently excellent enough that I've gone to see this band more than 40 times in 3 different decades, without any stand-out disappointments. AFI, and especially Davey Havok, has entered their absolute prime onstage in 2025. This tour will undoubtedly go down among fans as one of their greatest achievements. You're missing something truly special if you don't make yourself a part of it.
Best show I’ve been to in a long time. It was perfect. At my fav venue hehe
Genuine, energetic and an all-around blast. AFI has been a bucket-list concert for me for over 20 years. This was my first time seeing them and they blew me away. The band seemed to really enjoy playing for us and took us on a journey through their entire discography. Can't wait to see them again.
AFI are always amazing, and the Brooklyn Paramount is always great for live music... a match made in HEAVEN. Loved it.
Had an amazing time employees were super nice and helpful , place was clean And band was amazing as always.
Another Phenomenal performance by AFI! They always give 110% They’re my absolute favorite band. It was a wonderful birthday gift. Brooklyn Paramount is a very nice venue good acoustics, bars/drink areas everywhere so there’s never really a line, and the architecture inside making it look like a old New York theater is awesome
The band always puts on a fantastic show and the energy was great. The venue was fun.
What a band. Killer set list. Top tier performance. Davey for president.
I’ve seen AFI a few times such a great band they’ve been around for a long time now and they still sound great
AFI always puts on stellar show ! Davey sounds even better live as per usual. Usually they’re performing 18 or so songs and the only complaint I have is the sets are never long enough!
This was my first time seeing AFI live and they didn't disappoint. The energy the guys had while on stage was infectious. They played a great mix of songs from their catalog. It was definitely a night to remember. I can't wait for the next tour.
The performance was great! First time seeing them in concert, been a huge fan for some years. Thanks Ticket master and thanks AFI!
Venue was horrible. Tell me how I can get mix drinks at the Irving in NYC for less than HOB in Boston. Whoever was in charge of sound needs to relearn how, because they made AFI sound like a group that just started. Maybe 50 minutes into their 110 minute set, I don’t know if my ears got adjusted, or the sound person figured it out, but they finally sounded good. Was standing near the back reference. When I moved forward towards the pit, the sound was even worse. So AFI 5/5, HOB 1/5, hence my 3/5 stars.
AFI was fantastic! Such a good show with both older songs and new. My only complaint was that the set felt a bit short.
The venue was awesome, great sound. Davey's voice was strong and pitch perfect, band was tight. A very diverse setlist pulling from all eras. The light show was cool.