A sold-out show packed with gaming references, costumes, and loud singalongs!
There was no mistaking what kind of crowd had filled the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio on October 14. Some fans arrived in band shirts, while others went all in with elaborate outfits inspired by video games, complete with animal ears, tails, handmade bows, and colorful accessories. Everywhere you looked, someone seemed ready to turn the show into their own little convention. And with The Living Tombstone bringing its Multiplayer Tour to a sold-out venue, the excitement made perfect sense.
For a lot of people here, these songs weren’t just tracks discovered on a streaming playlist. They were part of growing up online, watching gaming videos, following internet trends, and getting hooked on music inspired by the worlds they loved. That connection was obvious before the headliner even stepped onstage.
CG5 got the night started with a set built around nerdcore hip-hop and internet culture, warming up the crowd for what was ahead. By the time The Living Tombstone appeared with its bright neon visuals and electronic rock sound, the Aztec was ready to sing. This wasn’t a crowd waiting to be introduced to the music. They already knew it, and they were there to make sure the band heard them singing it back.
CG5
Before The Living Tombstone took the stage, CG5 gave the audience plenty of reasons to start singing early. The artist, whose real name is Charles Duncan Green V, has built a following through music connected to video games, animation, and internet culture. His set fit right into the world The Living Tombstone has helped create, and the crowd seemed more than ready for it.
Opening with music that blends nerdcore hip-hop and catchy electronic production, CG5 brought a playful feel to the Aztec. His setlist included “Dancin’,” his cover of Aaron Smith’s track, alongside “Masquerade Party,” “Your Idol,” the Saja Boys cover, “Join Us for a Bite,” originally by JT Music, and “Sleep Well.” Each song brought a different flavor, from dance-floor-ready beats to tracks that connected directly with the audience’s favorite corners of online culture.
One thing that stood out was how naturally the songs fit the room. Fans weren’t simply watching an opening act while waiting for the headliner. They were dancing, singing, and responding to the music in front of them. That can be a tough thing to pull off when you’re opening a sold-out show, especially when the headliner has such a dedicated fanbase.
CG5 made good use of his time onstage, setting a fun tone without making the opening set feel like a placeholder. By the end, the audience was warmed up and ready for more. For anyone who discovered his music through YouTube or gaming communities, seeing those songs performed live added another layer to the experience.
THE LIVING TOMBSTONE
When The Living Tombstone took over the Aztec Theatre, the room shifted into a different gear. Bright neon colors filled the stage, and the electronic rock group’s sound gave the songs a bigger, more physical presence than listening through headphones or watching a gaming video at home. The audience was loud from the start, often singing lyrics back so enthusiastically that it felt like the entire venue had rehearsed together.
The group, led by founding member, composer, and producer Yoav Landau, known as zero_one, and vocalist and writer Sam Haft, brought its music to life with help from Marcus Grimmie (Armstrong) on guitar, Guy Bernfeld (Tesla) on bass, and Thomas C. Silvers (Doc) on drums. The combination of electronic production and live instrumentation gave the performance plenty of movement, while the band kept the focus on the songs and the fans who had come to hear them.
The set opened with “Kill Us All,” “I Got No Time,” “Fight Til I’m Good Enough,” and “Hit The Snooze,”setting up a run that moved between different moods and eras of the group’s catalog. “I Can’t Fix You” and “Under The Sun” kept the momentum going, while “Somebody,” “No Mercy,” “This Comes From Inside,” and “Die In A Fire” gave fans more opportunities to shout the lyrics back at the stage.
The most interesting part wasn’t just how many people knew the words. It was how personal the music seemed to be for them. Fans came dressed as characters from Five Nights at Freddy’s, including recognizable animatronic-inspired looks and creative homemade accessories. Foxy and Funtime Foxy-inspired outfits stood out among the animal ears, tails, and other imaginative styles throughout the room. It made the audience almost as entertaining to watch as the stage itself.
The encore was a strong finish, with “Discord,” the Eurobeat Brony cover, followed by “It’s Been So Long,” “My Ordinary Life,” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s.”Those final songs brought together the different sides of the band’s catalog, from its internet roots to its biggest fan favorites. The crowd didn’t need much encouragement to join in. By then, the whole venue was singing.
THE FANS ARE PART OF THE SHOW
It’s hard to talk about The Living Tombstone without talking about the community around its music. The band’s connection to gaming culture, particularly Five Nights at Freddy’s, has helped its songs reach people far beyond the usual concert audience. At the Aztec, that connection showed up in the outfits, the references fans recognized, and the way people reacted to specific songs.
The costumes deserved their own spotlight. Some fans wore subtle nods to their favorite characters, while others clearly put serious time into handmade details and custom accessories. Animal ears and tails appeared throughout the crowd, alongside colorful takes on familiar animatronics. It was a mix of cosplay, personal style, and fandom that made the room feel different from a typical rock show.
And the singalongs tied it all together. People weren’t just there to hear songs they liked. They were sharing music that had connected them to games, videos, and online communities over the years. That sense of belonging gave the sold-out show its personality.
FROM INTERNET UPLOADS TO SOLD-OUT VENUES
The Living Tombstone began as an internet music project founded by Israeli musician and producer Yoav Landau in 2011. The project gained attention through original electronic music, remixes, and songs inspired by video games and online culture. Instead of following the usual route through radio and traditional record labels, the group built its audience through platforms where fans were already spending their time.
The arrival of Sam Haft as vocalist and songwriting partner helped shape the project’s identity, combining Landau’s production with character-driven writing and memorable hooks. Their songs connected with gaming communities, especially through music inspired by Five Nights at Freddy’s, which became a major part of their wider recognition.
Over time, The Living Tombstone grew beyond its online beginnings into a live act, bringing its electronic sound to stages with a full band. That transition is part of what makes the group interesting: its music may have grown up on the internet, but its audience now gathers in person to sing it together.
