This was an amazing show to be able to attend and witness firsthand.  Id heard stories of how Rob Zombies live show was unbeatable, but Id yet to see it for myself.  Well, after tonight, let me tell you people its totally unbeatable, on a normal day.  This wasnt a normal day, however.  The history of this show is what makes it so incredible.
      First of all, The Damned was originally on the bill, between Rob and Sinisstar.  However, their blend of goth, punk, and fury just didnt mix with Zombie and Sinisstar, so they dropped off the tour.   Then, the tour was shifted from The NorVa in Norfolk (capacity: (1500) to the Harbor Center (capacity, 10,000) due to Robs want of everyone to see the show (the NorVa show sold out in a few weeks).  That meant a bigger show and many more tickets.  Knowing the history, its time for the show itself.
      The opening band was called Sinisstar.  Id heard a song from them called Psychosexy from the Heavy Metal 2000 soundtrack and thought it was awesome, and from a sampler came another song called White Noise.  But these songs are not a true representation of the bands sound, it would seem.  They opened with Psychosexy, a damn fine choice.  Its a different arrangement, but the version I have is two years old, so it makes sense.  The singer thanked Rob Zombie and his crew while the band switched guitars (this happened a lot).  Then, they played some HEAVY-ass songs that totally rocked the place into dust.  Then they did Freak of Nature and  White Noise.  which made for a good combo.  The singer did a short rant on how the people who manage the band had suggested that the next song not be played because it wasnt commercial enough.  But they did it anyways a song called The Haunted that was very doom-metal sounding.  Then they did one more song (the name of which either wasnt said or I didnt catch) that I really liked.  I thought their set was very tight, well glued together, and totally showed the band off.  If ever there has been a perfect way to open for someone, this band knew how to do it.  Very good job and kick ass music from Sinisstar.
      The setup time between Sinisstar and Rob Zombie was pretty immense, but that was to be expected.  After all, Robs stage show is large, to say the least.  At least there was some good music in between the bands.  FYE (a promotions company) had something going that was very outdated, but had music from Headstrong, OTEP, Speedealer, and the ever-hated but strangely captivating Andrew W.K.  An odd blend, to say the least.  Then there was some Ted Nugent, Anthrax, and others.  While this was happening, I was conversing with some people in the pits nice people, avid concertgoers.
     Then the lights go down it was finally time for Rob Zombie himself.  A curtain covered the stage, but it dropped to reveal an immense stage.  On the very top of it was John Tempesta, drummer for Zombie.  Below him on either side were video screens and what looked like very powerful flame-throwers.  His drumset was placed on top of a giant demonic mouth.  Blasko and Riggs came out and the band started to play Demon Speeding and then Rob himself emerged from the mouth of the demon.  It wasnt deadly obvious but it was somewhat noticeable that Rob was having a problem with something.  They continued on to Dead Girl Superstar and it was again obvious that Rob was having a problem.  After the song, he explained it.  Seems that about a month ago, he broke a rib.  But thank God for duct tape, I taped myself back together and Im here right now.  I almost cancelled this morning because it hurt to get out of bed, but I already moved the show once and I am going to do everything in my power to make this show the best it can be, its just gonna be more painful for some than others.  So if I cant sing all the words, just fill them in for me, okay?  Someone responded, loudly, with You know we will!  Indeed, he spoke the truth.  They went into a lot of awesome Zombie tunes, both Rob and White Zombie.  Throughout, there were a lot of scary monsters and demons onstage, as well as dancers on the pyro platforms (when there wasnt pyro, of course).  Towards the end of the show, Rob brought out a guy with a camcorder and asked for people to kick some ass while the band played White Zombies classic Thunderkiss 65.  Is it any surprise that half of the female audience was topless during this?  I was glad to watch, gawk, and (after asking the two hot-ass girls permission) grab the cleavage while headbanging.  Then the band left the stage.  Of course, they hadnt done Dragula so it was clear they were coming back.  Come back they did.  This time, there was a percussion set on the Tempestas right for the demonoids to play and keep the song going, as well as the bands playing.  It should be noted that Riggs was using a guitar that he fills with blood, then drinks some from the guitar when hes not playing and spits it into the crowd.  As I type this, my face is red with it which is pretty cool, actually.  After Dragula was done, they closed out with some song that I dont know.  But people were burned out from a long set and were ready to go home, so Robs set was exactly as long as it needed to be.
      Overall, Im happy to report that even with a broken rib and him being in pain for the whole show, Rob Zombie brings the rock with everything hes got, and then some.  His band is tight as hell, and they support Rob well live.  Sinisstar is a great opener, and I can see a future for them if they can get the right people to support them.  Rob Zombie is a damn fucking good start.  But still, they couldnt overshadow the giant of the music scene Mr. Rob Zombie.  Awesome show not to be missed if you can see him.  If you already missed him sorry.  Catch him next chance you get its worth any ticket price.