Honey Revenge,Dead Poet Society Review: Atlanta 2026

Nothing matches the energy of a co-headlining modern rock bill designed to satisfy every corner of a crowd. The pairing of the vibrant, punk-ish, pop-rock sounds of Honey Revenge with the dark, riff-heavy alternative rock of Dead Poet Society offered a dynamic show, ensuring every fan left The Masquerade with something they liked.

The night opened with Broadside, an East Coast pop-punk band whose pop punk textures complimented the stacked lineup to come. Guitarist Domenic Reid and bassist Pat Diaz set an energetic standard early, leaping and spinning across the stage throughout the set. Vocalist Oliver Baxxter kept the banter playful and engaging, shouting out attendees over 30 and dedicating a track to the “uncs” in the crowd. He paused briefly to express how much they love playing Atlanta (reemphasized by Diaz’s Atlanta crewneck) and also highlighted their new record available at the merch table. Before their final song, Baxxter called for a collective “hell yeah,” thanking the crowd for supporting live music and lightheartedly wishing that everyone could find $100 on their way out (including a spectator “mean-mugging” in the front row). Reminding the room that no one is “too cool to shake ass,” Broadside closed out their set with the energetic “Foolish Believer.”

Next up was HUNNY, whose indie-pop-meets-post-punk-revival sound maintained the evening’s momentum. The set carried a strong visual concept, kicking off with an old CRT TV flickered to life on stage while stuffed animals decorated the backline. Driven by bright hooks, the songs had members of the front row dancing and singing along to every word. Frontman (and only full-time band member) Jason Yarger paused mid-set for a moment to ask the crowd if they had voted today (as it was Election Day), receiving a resounding cheer before launching back into the music. A drum transition seamlessly bridged “Vowels (And the Importance of Being Me)” into “I Can See My House From Here,” being a fun touch to a set that kept the audience fully engaged from start to finish.

Then came the first half of the main event. Honey Revenge hit the stage guns blazing with the hard-hitting opener from their most recent record, a song called “Technicolor.” Moving into “Run Your Mouth,” lead singer Devin Papadol slid her mic stand to the side to command the stage, spinning and dancing with unwavering energy that carried straight into “Risk.”

Operating at an 11 out of 10, Papadol made it her personal mission to pull the entire room up to her level. Before launching into “Sunday Scaries,” she shouted out the other half of Honey Revenge, guitarist Donny Lloyd, for Atlanta being his hometown show before getting the crowd to raise their fists and jump like there was no work tomorrow. Keeping the momentum going with their newer material, she noted that while Halloween had passed, the vibe was staying spooky for “Superstitious,” followed by a loud crowd singing along for “Murphy’s Law.”

The set shifted into heavier territory with “Poison Apple Baby,” serving as a fitting bridge to Dead Poet Society’s impending set. Mid-song, Papadol parted the crowd to initiate a wall of death. Energy continued for “Inevitable,” visually defined by atmospheric light beams, head banging, and phone flashlights waving throughout the venue. Papadol then polled the crowd on who had seen them before, introducing their hit “Rerun” to immediate recognition.

There were all sorts of requests to put hands in the air or jump or otherwise, all while the band’s energy never wavered. Papadol got the audience to raise middle fingers raised high for “Sorry Much,” which was followed by fan favorite “Recipe for Disaster.” She then asked if it was hot in the room, shouted out their touring bassist and launched into, “Hot Commodity,” defined by its driving bass line. Directing her attention to audience members standing with crossed arms, Papadol playfully checked if their legs still worked, getting the whole room jumping for “Butterfly Effect.” She then cleverly asked “Are you having a good time? Are you…impressed?” before launching into “Are You Impressed?” After expressing gratitude to the crowd for supporting live music and voting, Honey Revenge brought their set to a close with their hit “Airhead.”

Transitioning into the night’s second headliner, the stage bathed in deep red LED washes to signal the arrival of Dead Poet Society. Opening track “Hollywood on Fire” began softly before erupting into the band’s signature heavy rock. They went straight into “Roach” and then “Cold,” which saw the crowd singing along. The next song “I Hope You Hate Me” drew clapping and pointing from the crowd, and frontman Jack Underkofler urged the room to jump during its heaviest part. He then called on the crowd to “sing it!” for “.intoodeep.”, later encouraging the floor to open up a mosh pit for the final chorus.

The set shifted a bit slower but still driving with “Die If You Don’t.” Underkofler then took a moment to share a story about receiving a text from their manager two months prior noting a 50/50 chance of touring with Muse. Acknowledging the hard work that brought them to that point, the band will be supporting Muse in Europe this November. He explained that the next track, “I Never Loved Myself Like I Loved You,” was directly inspired by attempting to learn a Muse song, which was then also seamlessly weaved with a snippet of Muse’s “Time Is Running Out.”

The heavier textures resumed under deep red stage lighting for “.SALT.” After, Underkofler took a moment to express appreciation for the rest of the tour lineup, highlighting how great it was to share the road with bands they respect. He got everyone to get their hands up for “.CoDA.”, which drew cheers from the first note. Next, a vintage-style audio intro morphed into a ticking metronome before transforming into “Sinner Systems,” ending with a synth breakdown. The main set wrapped up with “My Condition,” featuring the band gathering around drummer Will Goodroad to rock out.

After briefly exiting the stage, Dead Poet Society returned to flashing red lights and an atmospheric drone for an energetic performance of “Running in Circles.” Underkofler expressed the band’s love for the fans and the city, thanking the crowd for keeping it real before bringing the night home with “HURT.” All-in-all, it was a great a night to rock out.