REVIEW: Sullivan King’s Chaos Will Bring Peace tour stop at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic with Grabbitz
REVIEW
REVIEW
☆ BY ELIJAH CLOWER ☆
Sullivan King’s Chaos Will Bring Peace tour stop at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium delivered a high-powered night that blurred the lines between metal and EDM in the best way possible. With a stacked lineup and a room full of fans ready for chaos, the show felt like a non-stop headbanging raw performance. Openers RZRKT, Grabbitz and Flux Pavilion set the tone with energy and aggression—Flux in particular brought a special edge to the night as a guest performance just before Sullivan took the stage, dropping a set for the heavy dance music lovers.
Grabbitz’s set was a major highlight of the night. Known for bridging rock and electronic sounds, he brought a strong vocal presence and live instrumentation that elevated the energy in the room. Personal standout moment came when he tapped into Queen energy, channeling Freddie Mercury with a bit of classic crowd control that had the entire venue echoing back to him. That moment turned into a full performance of the opening lines of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which then exploded into a dubstep remix that hit with full force. It was unexpected, theatrical, and one of the most memorable moments of the show.
Then came Sullivan King—who turned the dial up even further. His set wasn’t just a DJ set; it was a performance in the full sense of the word. With crazy guitar solos threaded throughout, live vocals, and the kind of pacing you’d expect from a seasoned frontman, he brought a sense of musicianship that’s rare in the EDM scene. What stood out wasn’t just the music, but how active he was in every aspect of the show. Sullivan didn’t just hit play and hype the crowd—he sang, shredded, and took command of the room like someone who grew up in mosh pits as much as festival stages.
Sullivan King
For someone used to DJs who build tracks digitally and lean on features for vocals or instrumentation, Sullivan King was a refreshing surprise. His ability to blend metal’s raw physicality with electronic structure and energy gave the night a different kind of weight. It wasn’t just about drops—it was about a full spectrum of sound and emotion, pushed through by an artist who clearly lives in both worlds. The Chaos Will Bring Peace tour isn’t just a clever name—it’s exactly what he brought to San Francisco.
Grabbitz
