Front 242

FRONT 242 IN CONCERT:Belgian electro-industrial outfit Front 242 helped pioneer the early-'80s rise of electronic body music, a hard, dark synth-based genre that contrasted with the bright, confectionary sound of European synthpop. Today they remain as acerbic and compelling as ever, treating fans at their rare live appearances to career-spanning sets full of sawtooth analog synths and dystopian tracks like "U-Men" and "Headhunter". Performing with all of their core members still intact, Front 242 offers fans the rare pleasure of experiencing a piece of electronic music history at their must-see live shows.  BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:Front 242 was formed in Belgium in 1981 when two existing duos that were exploring new musical technologies joined forces.

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Fan Reviews

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ccandcoinc
I'm a new fan, but their very high energy show has kept these guys in shape. Highly recommend!
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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Anonymous
I would have liked to have heard a few songs from Tyranny For You, and Up Evil. Plus, it is the Circling Over Land tour, that song would ve been great to hear as well.
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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freemone
For 25 years, I've waited to see Front 242 live. It didn't matter that it was on a weeknight, six hours from my home, and I had to attend work the next day. I went and THEY CONQUERED! Simply incredible 84 minutes of jaw dropping electro industrial music, I was exhausted from the sheer energy they poured from the stage. A MUST SEE act for all dance oriented individuals!
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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PETHEADMAINER
The Band didn't show till 10:30 pm three DJ sets(two by the same guy) First guy-FAIL second guy better chose of tunes-pass....now the band, ever hear of a sound check, it was needed sound levels SAD at best... the crowed OMG.. Whatever.. left at 11;30pm... U GUYS SUCK as a live group, studio players on vinyl ,yeah that where UR at.....can't get my money BACK..!!! I've been listening to the group since day one, on Vinyl...!!
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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TRS151
This concert was awesome!!! The venue is great with cool staff. The band was absolutely incredible. Fantastic experience. Everyone was singing along and having a wonderful time. Go out... to the Brighton Music Hall and see your favourite bands ever. I did. 5 of 5!!!
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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CasualHerbieFan
Best show of my life, hands down. Got there early (15 min after doors) and had to wait 2 hours for a not-bad DJ and a super lame techno guy to play their sets, but when 242 finally took the stage, I was in the 4th row and totally got blown away by an incredibly impressive set. So energetic, carefully calculated audio mix and visual supplements with an astonishingly strong performance by the crew -- dancing, hand gestures, vocals, live drumming, live keys. This was a real live show, not just a guy in front of a laptop on stage, and I loved it. LOVED it. I didn't even think to put 242 on my mental wish list b/c I didn't know they toured any more, but when I happened to see notice of the event THE DAY BEFORE while browsing listings, I had to jump on it and am so glad I did. Great show, great crowd, high energy and phenomenally engaging. I was literally entranced for a good portion of the middle of the set. Wow. Any fans of hard/dark electronic music NEED to catch a Front 242 show the next time they roll through your area.
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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JumpingJackFlash2000
Need i say more? What a good show. Plays all the hits
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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Snooters
Best concert of my life! I've waited decades to see them again! Amazing performance, sound and visuals! A+ A+ A+!!! Come back 242!
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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Anonymous
They sounded exactly as I remembered and had so much energy throughout the whole show. Great setlist, great merch. I remember thinking during the show 'I'm going to give them a stellar Yelp review.'
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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DJRollingO
Front 242 was high energy nonstop awesomeness! Heaven at Masquerade is a great, intimate venue.
The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA - Wed, Sep 20, 2017
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Target242
I never miss a chance to see the "godfathers of Electronic Body Music" and they never disappoint! This was the second stop on their "Circling Overland 2017" mini tour. 242 has never lost their touch. They continue to play their classics like 'Headhunter,' 'Welcome to Paradise,' and 'Don't Crash' and updating others from the catalogue like 'Body To Body'. 'Funkadafi,' 'Commando,' and 'W.Y.H.I.W.Y.G.' were particularly powerful. The venue, Heaven in The Masquerade group of clubs, was clean, cool (atmosphere and temperature) and their support staff were friendly and inviting!
Irving Plaza - New York, NY - Wed, Sep 24, 2014
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Zera77
I was really looking forward to this show, but was so let down by the event. The venue was too packed and I couldn't even see the band. Some of the problem may have been that 242 only scheduled 4 dates in the US. There were people flying in from all over just to be there. In the end, I just couldn't enjoy it. For music that always makes me want to dance at clubs, I was bored by the live event and ended up leaving before the encore. The only good thing was that the opening act was Chris Connelly's new project, Cocksure. He was even gracious enough to sign autographs at his merch table.
Irving Plaza - New York, NY - Wed, Sep 24, 2014
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Mikeyd10303
My wife and I had a great time !!! The venue was crowded but was filled with friendly patrons.Front 242 put on a great show and sounded fantastic !!!
Irving Plaza - New York, NY - Wed, Sep 24, 2014
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