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With Rome scorched by the Wrath of the Saints, the world buzzed. Clips of the "supernatural concert" flooded every platform. The phrase "What the hell happened in Rome?" trended for days. But Obsidian Saints didn't slow down.
They had seven more cities to conquer—and each left its mark.
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1. Prague – Shadows and Saints
The band rolled into Prague under stormy skies. The venue was a centuries-old castle courtyard, wrapped in ivy and mystery. Halfway through "In My Darkest Hour," the power cut. Dead silence.
But instead of panicking, Rex stepped forward and sang the rest a cappella, voice echoing against ancient stone. The crowd joined him—thousands of voices in perfect, haunting harmony.
The lights came back just in time for the final chorus. Goosebumps. Everywhere.
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2. Tokyo – Saints Go Neon
Tokyo gave them precision and chaos. A sleek arena bathed in LED screens and holographic effects turned the Saints' show into a cyberpunk opera.
Ash shredded so hard his pick flew into the crowd—and a lucky fan tattooed the shape of it onto their arm that same night.
After the show, the band wandered Shibuya in hoodies, eating street yakitori and taking selfies with fans who pretended not to recognize them—but absolutely did.
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3. São Paulo – Riot Under the Moon
In Brazil, the venue was too small for the turnout. Thousands spilled into the surrounding streets. Rather than cancel, the Saints pulled a wild move: they rolled out their gear onto a rooftop.
An open-air, moonlit show followed.
People climbed trees, stood on cars, even hung off balconies just to watch. When Rex screamed "Whiplash!" it felt like the whole city shook. One cop later said, "We didn't break it up because we didn't want to miss the second chorus."
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4. Cape Town – The Night the Drums Cried
Cape Town brought unexpected depth. Silas had never played drums this emotionally. The band performed at the base of Table Mountain, and during "Fade to Black," a local percussionist ensemble joined in, layering tribal rhythms over the song.
The result was spiritual—a fusion of metal and soul.
Afterward, Silas sat in silence. "That was the most human I've ever felt," he whispered.
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5. Sydney – Surf, Saints, and Spitfire
In Sydney, the beachside stage came with two surprises: salty wind and screaming seagulls. Midway through "Ride the Lightning," one particularly deranged bird divebombed Kai, who swatted it away with his bass like a tennis serve—never missing a note.
It was immortalized online as "Bass vs Bird: Dawn of Shred."
Later, the crowd surfed so hard the barricades snapped. No injuries—just legendary chaos.
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6. Toronto – Blizzard Showdown
The Saints hit Canada during a freak snowstorm. Roads were frozen, and half the crowd showed up in full snow gear. Instead of delaying, the band embraced it—they played outside, heaters underfoot, breath visible in the air.
Rex wore a leather jacket and nothing else up top. People thought it was a stunt. It wasn't. He was just that stubborn.
"Metal warms the blood," he said, grinning like a lunatic.
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7. Istanbul – Saints Meet the East
Their final stop.
The venue was a floating stage on the Bosphorus Strait, where East met West. As the sun dipped behind the domes of old mosques and the call to prayer faded, the Saints opened with "Angel of Death."
Fireworks exploded behind them during the final chorus—an unscheduled surprise by the organizers.
Rex stood at the edge of the stage, guitar raised, heart pounding.
They'd done it.
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Back to L.A.
As the jet lifted off from Istanbul, silence filled the cabin. Everyone was exhausted. Satisfied. Changed.
Pete, asleep in the aisle seat, wore an Obsidian Saints hoodie three sizes too big, clutching a signed drumstick like it was Excalibur.
Samuel sat across from Rex, looking at him like a proud, worried father.
"You know," he said quietly, "most bands don't survive their first world tour."
Rex leaned back, closed his eyes, and smiled.
"We're not most bands."
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