Rustbelt Rock Review

By: Z.M. Delgado

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Volume #224: Bessemer Saints, Inducing Panic & The Storms of Tomorrow

January 3rd, 2026

Beachland Tavern 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland, OH

Greetings all you Rock N’ Roll Junkies and a happy New Year! I am so pleased to be here with you once again as I enter into yet another year of music and madness. I decided to start the year off with a bang and found myself just the gig to do it with. It was a mixed genre show and the bill went like this: Bessemer Saints were our headliners with support from Inducing Panic and The Storms of Tomorrow. In addition to my usual responsibilities for the RbRR, I was also on the job working with the Heavy on Cleveland team. We were shooting episode 4 of the web series, focusing on Bessemer Saints. We undoubtedly had a long busy night ahead of us, but hey, that’s what we signed up for. I arrived shortly before six and made my way into the club. Once inside I was not surprised to find The Saints hanging about the bar. I said hello to the boys and we shot the shit for a time. Not long after I found my way across the room, where I spotted the newest member of the Heavy on Cleveland team, award winning photographer Kelly Funk of Funky Photos. From there we waited for the rest of the team, Jimmy “The Dook” Fedor of Roxxxstarradio and Jessica Mowrer of Stargazer Studios, to arrive. Soon enough they were on the scene as well and we set out to begin filming. Of course, that couldn’t happen until after The Dook and I did our required shot of Jack with BS Vocalist, Corey. With warm bellies we set about collecting our preliminary footage and once the Bessemer Saints were ready, we headed down to the Green Room to conduct our interview. It went well, very well indeed. With all concerned parties satisfied we returned to the club, slipped outside and roasted a bone.

I believe it was about 8:30 when the show finally jumped off. First to the stage was The Storms of Tomorrow. This is a four man, Power Metal band made up of Vocals, Guitar, Bass and Drums. They opened up with a galloping blast of Heavy Metal that may have been called “Barren Wasteland.” Immediately the first thing I was impressed with was the obvious power of the Vocalist. His voice soared, it pierced, it crashed over me and was so strong he had to hold the mic a good distance from his mouth. The second thing that struck me was the unquestionable prowess of the Guitarist. This guy could shred, and shred he did… like a god. His work was phenomenal, his presence undeniable as he absolutely owned the Beachland Tavern stage Saturday night. The over the top play didn’t stop their either. The Drums were intense, driving and held significant groove throughout the set. Meanwhile the Bassist delivered a stream of pulsing and intricate lines that laid down a solid foundation for the jams. They Rocked the Beachland with bangers like “The Ethereal,” “Star Child” and “Societal Collapse.” They played a total of 8 tracks, closing out with their flagship song: “The Storms of Tomorrow.” I was blown away. I know I have seen The Storms of Tomorrow once before some years ago, and I remember liking them then, but damn! This set was incredible! It was singularly powerful dose of Heavy Metal and I loved every minute of it… and I was not alone. The crowd was into The Storms of Tomorrow big time. They screamed, danced and Rocked out with their horns in the air for the whole set. When The Storms of Tomorrow took their final bows, it was to uproarious applause. With our first act down, we adjourned the patio where we fired up another doob and prepared for the second set.

Next to the stage was Inducing Panic. This is an eclectic, genre defying act that is known for always incorporating a certain amount of theatrical comedy into their sets. They are a three man band, made up of Guitar/Vocals, Bass/Backing Vocals and Drums. They came out to the stage and their frontman was dressed as 80’s fitness guru, Richard Simmons. Strumming a Ukulele and singing in a high pitched timbre they kicked things off. Instructing the crowd to do “squats,” their frontman began his set channeling Richard’s ghost. Inciting the crowd to drop into a squatting position became the main theme of the set, and the ritual was repeated after just about every song. Now onto the music. They opened up with something wild and Punkish which was crazy and fast. They kept it in this lane for the time being, exhibiting some excellent Bass work along the way. Behind the kit the Drummer put on a clinic, showcasing his considerable skill. Despite opening up very Punky, Inducing Panic is known for their versatility in performing frequent genre swaps. On their third number they dropped into some smooth Loungecore. This grooved along, before hitting a four count and exploding with action. (Here Juan from The Storms of Tomorrow jumped on the mic and provided some backing “Whoas!”) Inducing Panic wasn’t done switching up their styles yet either. They got heavy, and at times they got very heavy indeed. Even drifting into the realms of Death Metal. In addition to their sonic shifts Inducing Panic exhibited excellent stage presence throughout their set, with both the Guitarist and Bass player throwing down with fervor. The crowd ate it all up, Rocking out, cheering and of course, Squatting right along with “Richard.” It was a Rocking good time. I believe they played a total of 10 songs before calling it a night, sending the crowd into an enthusiastic bout of appreciative applause. With our second band of the night finished we returned to the patio to take another cone to the dome.

Back before the stage, pen in hand and high as a kite I was prepared for the main event… The men of the hour... Our headlining performers: Bessemer Saints! This is a four man Hard Rock band with a strong Bluesy streak. They are built from Vocals, Guitar, Bass/Backing Vox and Drums/Backing Vox. Beneath their customary “Pants Flag” the BS Boys kicked things off with a bang. Opening up with the debut of a brand new song entitled “Low N’ Slow,” they started things off just right. Bassman Shaggy laid out a stomping line, while moving and grooving non stop. Opposite him, Guitarist Tom was shredding in his Rustbelt Rock Review T-shirt, which I hugely appreciate. “Find a Way” was next and it was nothing short of a Rockin’ Jam. The Saints turned up the heat another few notches when they broke into “Waste of Space.” Behind the kit Terry tore it up providing powerful rhythms interlaced with intricate fills. On “Got to” they slowed things down and dropped the vibe into a smooth, funky, chill mode. At center stage Vocalist Corey wowed us with soulful, smokey notes. The Wah-Wah pedal warped notes as the song carried me away. Next we got a serious treat, when Bessemer Saints performed a fantastic cover of UFO’s “Doctor Doctor.” They followed that with their tale of the elusive back door man, “Steak Next Time.” Tom ran wild on the fret board and I proclaim in my notes that I could watch this guy play all night. Lucky for me The Saints were far from through. “Like I Care” was a hard Rockin’ fun time romp. After that the treated us to another new one, “Fade to Red.” My notes describe this as “put the pedal to the floor and face the highway” Rock N’ Roll. “Come Find Me” is an anthem of brotherhood, and as Corey described it, “a song about checking on your friends.” It’s also one of my favorite Saints songs and it’s always a pleasure to hear it live. Next they hit us with a real ass shaker: “Another Night with Whiskey.” This block rocker had the crowd chanting “Ay! Ay!” with their fists in the air. People danced and sang along, moving to the music with complete freedom. “This Dark Age” came next and it was a show stopper. If you were there, you know what I mean. If you weren’t you’ll just have to take my word for it. What I can tell you is this, hearing this song performed live is a thing of beauty. The slow developing tapestry of sound, the ominous throbbing of the Bass line, the haunting vocals and the desperately restrained Drums. All of it building and growing and bursting out at the seams until it erupts into devastating climax of Rock N’ Roll thunder. The crowd roared in approval and the boys could have hung it up there and called it a night. It would have been a fantastic way to close a show, but Bessemer Saints had other things in mind. They decided to treat us to just one more jam... A dose of pure, blue collar, American Rock N’ Roll… the indisputable anthem: “Fire Tested.” This one lit up the dance floor and brought down the house. The fans danced and sang and cheered, sending the Bessemer Saints off in true style. It was a glorious end to a fantastic set. The fans applauded long and loud fully appreciating the spectacle they had just beheld. Soon the lights came up and the house music came on. The fans milled about and little by little headed for the door. Not me however. Together with the Heavy on Cleveland team, we had more footage to collect and I had a post show interview to conduct. So we waited until the band was through tearing down and then we returned to the Green Room to do our duty. Once the interview was concluded, I bid a fond farewell to the Beachland Tavern and all my friends that it contained. I headed out into the cold and then off into the night.

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What a night it had been though! I was able to see three excellent bands do what they do best. The Storms of Tomorrow were amazing! They have so much raw talent packed into one band that it honestly boggles the mind. Inducing Panic was an entertaining and Rockin’ addition to the bill. I love the way they come up with a new hilarious angle for every show. It is tongue in cheek performance art that always has the fans wondering what will happen next. Finally Bessemer Saints were… well they were… they were the Bessemer Freakin’ Saints! They are undoubtedly one of the best bands in town with some of the best damn music you’ll ever hear. If you like Rock N’ Roll with a touch of the Blues, then my friend, the Bessemer Saints are the band for you. Trust me on this one. So there you have it Cleveland. We started off the New Year with a resounding bang! Yet another stellar show under my belt and another article added to the collection. I thank you for reading and for following along with me as we enter into 2026. With that being said I think I’ll bring this to a close. Hoist your horns, Bang your head and always wear your earplugs.

Until next time, Rock on, Rustbelt,

-Z.M. Delgado

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Links:

Bessemer Saints

https://www.facebook.com/BessemerSaints/

Inducing Panic

https://inducingpanicband.com/home

The Storms of Tomorrow

https://www.facebook.com/StormsOfTomorrow/