From Southern Metal to Noise Rock Chaos, This NYC Triple Bill Exceeded Expectations

May 10, 2026

Corrosion of Conformity / Whores / Crobot
Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) – New York City, NY – May 7, 2026

There are some venues that simply feel right for heavy music, and Le Poisson Rouge delivered exactly that atmosphere on a Thursday night on Bleecker Street in the heart of Greenwich Village. Tucked below the busy streets of Manhattan and only blocks away from Washington Square Park and the legendary Electric Lady Studios, the club’s dark underground vibe made for the perfect setting as Corrosion of Conformity rolled into town for their first New York City appearance of the current U.S. tour in support of their latest album, Good God / Baad Man. Even cooler, as Crobot’s Brandon Yeagley pointed out to me during a pre-show chat at the merch table, the building’s former life as the legendary Village Gate once hosted icons including John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, and Aretha Franklin. You could absolutely feel the history in the room that night.

Opening the evening was Crobot, now only a couple of shows into touring behind their brand-new album Supermoon. Frontman Brandon Yeagley and company exploded onto the stage with their trademark blend of riff-heavy, funky hard rock energy, immediately firing up the packed crowd with “The Legend of the Spaceborn Killer” before diving headfirst into six straight songs from the new record. Tracks like “Foot Off” and “Battle Cry” sounded massive live, proving the band’s confidence in the fresh material as they continue road-testing it night after night. It had been more than a decade since this writer last saw Crobot — dating back to the Rock Carnival festival in New Jersey in 2015 — and it was impressive to see just how much the band has evolved while still maintaining that unmistakable swagger. New rhythm section Willie and Nico Jansen brought serious punch to the set, and judging by the smiles throughout the room, Crobot accomplished exactly what an opening act should do: wake everybody up and get the night rolling.

If Crobot supplied the swagger, then Whores delivered the curveball of the evening. For many in attendance, this was their first exposure to the Atlanta-based noise rock trio, but by the end of their blistering 40-minute performance, plenty of new fans had clearly been won over. Mixing sludge, noise rock, and metallic grooves into one chaotic sonic assault, the band’s performance felt equal parts uncomfortable, hypnotic, and completely captivating. Frontman Christian Lembach barely resembled a traditional metal frontman with his alt-rock haircut, casually chewing a massive wad of gum while unleashing razor-sharp riffs and emotionally charged vocals. Meanwhile, bassist Casey Maxwell looked completely locked into another dimension as the trio ripped through tracks with unforgettable titles like “Daddy’s Money,” “Quitter’s Fight Song,” “Hostage Therapy,” and “I Am an Amateur at Everything.” Strange and unexpected? Absolutely. But also one of the most memorable performances of the night.

By the time Corrosion of Conformity hit the stage, anticipation inside LPR had reached a boiling point. The current lineup may honestly be one of the strongest the band has ever assembled. Mainstays Pepper Keenan and Woody Weatherman sounded energized and locked in throughout the 90-minute set, while newer additions Bobby Landgraf and Nick Shabaturo fit the band like they had been there for years. Landgraf, towering onstage beneath a cowboy hat and massive beard, brought a thick Southern-metal bass tone that perfectly complemented the band’s signature swagger, while Shabaturo’s vintage 70s-inspired drumming style channeled the spirit of classic rock legends with a focused, razor-sharp performance behind a stripped-down kit.

Opening with the crushing new track “Asleep on the Killing Floor,” COC tore through a powerful 15-song set balancing fresh material with longtime fan favorites. New songs like “Lose Yourself,” “You or Me,” “Gimme Some Moore,” and the humorous and groovy “Baad Man” were received enthusiastically by the packed crowd, with Pepper even mentioning that “Lose Yourself” has begun unexpectedly climbing radio playlists across the country. Meanwhile, classics such as “Who’s Got the Fire,” “Vote With a Bullet,” “Albatross,” and an extended, jammed-out version of “Clean My Wounds” sent the audience into a frenzy of headbanging, fists in the air, and full-volume singalongs. Standing only feet from the stage, the experience felt sweaty, loud, chaotic, and absolutely perfect — the type of concert that reminds you exactly why live heavy music still matters.

As the lights came up and smiles filled the venue, it was clear this show would remain one of the standout gigs of 2026. Between the electric atmosphere of Greenwich Village, the killer triple bill, and a rejuvenated version of Corrosion of Conformity firing on all cylinders, this was one of those nights where everything simply clicked. If this tour is heading anywhere near your city, do yourself a favor and go experience it. And for more insight into the tour and the new music, be sure to check out Metal Mayhem ROC’s interviews with Bobby Landgraf and Brandon Yeagley below.

Setlists

Crobot
The Legend of the Spaceborn Killer
Bigger by the Pound
Trouble (Looking for You)
Foot Off
Tethered to Maw
Girl From Another World
Battle Cry

Whores
Daddy’s Money
Quitter’s Fight Song
Baby Bird
Hostage Therapy
Charlie Chaplin Routine
Participation Trophy
Imposter Syndrome
I Am an Amateur at Everything
I Have a Prepared Statement

Corrosion of Conformity
Asleep on the Killing Floor
Who’s Got the Fire
My Grain
Seven Days
Lose Yourself
You or Me
It Is That Way
Diablo Blvd.
13 Angels
Born Again for the Last Time
Baad Man
Gimme Some Moore
Vote With a Bullet
Albatross
Clean My Wounds