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Rating: 3.2 out of 5 based on 168 reviews

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The Sisters of Mercy on Tour

Formed in Leeds, England in 1980, The Sisters of Mercy is led by the deep baritone of singer and co-founder Andrew Eldritch. Their sound blends goth-rock and post-punk into haunting melodies, dance beats, atmospheric soundscapes, and lyrics that leave a lasting impression. The band achieved global cult status with their distinct self-proclaimed "supercharged industrial psychedelia" sound.

The Sisters of Mercy recorded their first single, "The Damage Done," with Eldrtich on vocals and drums, and co-founder Gary Marx on guitar. Eldritch later replaced himself on drums with a drum machine they named Doktor Avalanche.

They released their first album, First and Last and Always, in 1985. Their second album, Floodland, followed in 1987, with Vision Thing, the third and final full-length album, releasing in 1990 -- peaking at  No. 11 on the UK Albums Chart. Each album hosts a different lineup, with Eldritch's iconic vocals and Doktor Avalanche being the constants. While The Sisters of Mercy have not recorded new material since the '90s, they continue to write new music, also performing it during their live shows.

Known as a band with diverse tastes, The Sisters of Mercy have covered everything from Dolly Parton's "Jolene" to Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" and The Stooges' "1969."

In an interview with Australia's AMNplify, Eldritch had this to say about their live performances: "A third of the set consists of all your favorites, a third is unreleased material, and the other third is never even thought of because we are generating a lot of new material with a new guitarist and we're actually writing stuff like crazy."

The Sisters of Mercy Live in Concert

The current version of The Sisters of Mercy are Andrew Eldritch (vocals, keyboards, guitars, drum programming), Ben Christo (guitars, backing vocals, bass) and Dylan Smith (guitars, backing vocals). The band was originally founded by Eldritch and guitarist Gary Marx so that they could hear themselves on the radio. The band takes its name from Robert Altman's film McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), which featured a track from Leonard Cohen's album Songs of Leonard Cohen called "Sisters of Mercy."

Their music has been cited as a major influence by several legendary bands, including Metallica, Nine Inch Nails and My Chemical Romance.

Reviews

Rating: 3.2 out of 5 based on 168 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome show

    by Mando on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    Played a lot of classic material and some new stuff.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    No mercy for the wicked

    by Juantoplay ‘ on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    Andrew voice is gone!!! Ben did a great job on guitar.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Not even the same band anymore

    by Ghost Giver on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    The sound was bad, Andrew let the guitarists sing everything. It may as well have been a cover band. The only positive was getting to hear the 10 new songs. Hopefully they make it to vinyl and have good production. The opening band was even worse. They destroyed a perfectly good Chameleons song.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Band sounded awful wish I skipped this

    by Kenny Tyson on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    The venue was cool but the band was really disappointing wish I didn't buy tickets

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Don’t bother

    by Jay on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    Absolutely the worst concert experience in my life. Very disappointing.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Glad I got to see them!

    by MuzikB!ch on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    I really enjoyed the show at the Palladium in Los Angeles. I don't think this show was sold out, which, for me, was kind of nice since I'm not quite 5' tall and crowds can swallow me whole. It was still a good turnout, especially for a Monday night. Andrew Eldritch's voice is still as deep and powerful as it has ever been, and I was very happy to hear some new songs in the mix. I also really liked the opener, Strange Cities. They sort of made me think of The Ocean Blue meets Echo & the Bunnymen, and I will keep a look out for more of their shows.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Pretty terrible

    by Kayde on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    Andrew Eldritch has no voice. It was not The Sisters of Mercy unfortunately. We left early.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Mehhhhh

    by SomeFan on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    The show was so-so... audio wasn't good, the vocals weren't great, and as I saw someone else put it, it was more like the guitarist was the frontman than Andrew Eldritch.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    old

    by maddie on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    too old. cant sing anymore. still a good show though.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Sound issues

    by Me on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    Sound was bad for half the show til they fixed it.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    80s that lost its soul

    by Goth Master on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    Found this show irritating and disappointing. I can’t stop listening to Mercy albums generally speaking. But I didn’t feel like this band sustained the intensity from the early days. Sound at the palladium was terrible as usual and probably part of the problem. Why all the best bands play there is beyond me. You can’t see the show unless you’re within spitting range and the sound is hollow, loud and unclear.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome

    by Rainy on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    Except for drink prices, this gig was spectacular!!!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Like a weird cover band of Sisters of Mercy.

    by Mister Sunk Cost Fallacy on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    How to describe this? Well, the lead was lip syncing. I think only one of the guitarists was actually playing. Rest of the band was either miming or pressing buttons on Apple Laptops. To their credit, one of the guitarists did sing into a mic. He sang about a half step out of tune. I wish I could say more, but I walked out of the concert 15 minutes into the set.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    great performance, terrible mix.

    by Konky on 5/18/23Hollywood Palladium - Hollywood

    We have been waiting to see Sisters for quite some time. The band had high energy and played immaculately, Andrew Eldritch was putting everything into it. The big BIG problem was the mix was so BAD! We felt like we went to see Andrew Eldritch's Backing vocalist featuring Andrew Eldritch. Guitars and backing vocals had a lot of room to come down. a lot of people including us left mid show. very disappointing.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Great music, terrible voice

    by M. C. on 5/18/23

    I love the sisters, Eldritch has always made great music but his voice is either done or he wants to give it a raspy contrast that sounds bad. I enjoyed the new songs but impossible to understand him or enjoy his singing.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Don't bother with this show

    by SM on 5/15/23The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring

    Having experienced disappoint Sisters of Mercy shows in the past, our expectations were already low. Someone the band managed to not even get close to those low expectations. The microphone for Andrew Eldericth was mixed so low, you couldn't hear him even when he bothered to try to sing. The guitar players had backing vocals that you could hear--we might as well been at a SofM cover band. It also didn't help that the venue was packed and if you dared to leave your space for a drink or bathroom break, there was no getting back. Despite that, it was fun seeing all the old goths come out and to experience that camaraderie. If you are looking for a good show other than a cover band, don't bother.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Disappointing

    by SOM on 5/14/23The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring

    Eldritch’s voice is gone. One could hardly hear him at all when he did try to sing. One of the guitarists did most of the singing but sounds nothing like Eldritch and frequently sounded off key and screeching. They didn’t cover all of the songs but created some kind of medley instead. The show seemed unplanned, like a few guys decided to get together at the last minute to try and play together. The two guitarists looked like they grew up playing Air Guitar Hero. Overall disappointing.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Great Sisters Cover Band

    by Zeti on 5/14/23The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring

    Eldritch had his mic so low one could barely hear him, so the guitarist did most of the vocal work. Quite a let down.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Very disappointing

    by T. M. on 5/14/23The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring

    Vocal mix was terrible. Couldn't hear Andrew. This show was deeply disappointing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    The Sisters of Mercy

    by Burntsystems on 5/14/23The Fillmore Silver Spring - Silver Spring

    Idk 🤷‍♂️ Guess he should just die? So many haters need a kind slap from a clean leather glove. Last night, like you I attended the most recent show of The Sisters of Mercy, marking my seventh time seeing them live since my first experience back in 1990. As a touring musician myself, I've encountered various venues where the sound quality was lacking, despite it being their primary responsibility alongside security. Frustratingly, I even took matters into my own hands, handling the entire sound setup and providing the house stereo outs, only to witness them somehow still mishandling it. However, considering the fact that Andrew Eldritch, the band's founding member, is now 62 and continues to grace us with his presence on stage, it's truly awe-inspiring. I commend The Sisters of Mercy and all the dedicated professionals involved in their performances. Despite the occasional shortcomings, they persist and give their best efforts. It's rare to witness individuals who have not only created a genre but also remain embedded within it for decades. Alongside the likes of Christo, Dylan, and Ravi Devi, these supporters contribute to an invaluable network of friends. I can only hope to have such companions in my own musical journey when I reach my 60s. If you think you can do better; well then you get my point.