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Nivek Ogre is back on the road, and his band OHGR was met with diehard fans that showed how much this music is missed. The mastermind behind Skinny Puppy kept the spirit alive by bringing back the rawness that made his former band such a huge influence on today's acts. The crowd eagerly awaited his presence and never appeared to miss a step to the dark sounds played by the band.

It has been some time since the electro-industrial music scene has been vibrant. Since the 1990s, the entire scene has taken a huge step downwards, as many of the bands either disappeared, or simply shifted their sound in a completely different direction. Nivek Ogre was the mastermind behind one of the most influencial acts within the industrial music scene. For close to two decades, Skinny Puppy helped shape a sound that fused experimental music with keyboards, film backdrops and a raw feel behind each song.

Ogre appeared on stage with a trench coat and a mask that looked like a bundle of seran wrap with sunglasses on the backside. He had his back facing the crowd, as he began to perform. His intensity filled persona had the crowd slowly wanting more, but they wanted to see when he would remove the mask and show his face. But in between songs, Bill Mosely came out and read poetry that hit on political and social commentaries. The two wove in each part well, but the fans were eager to hear more music than the poetry.

Musically, the band played their dark, slowed down, horror-tinged sounds that they are best known for. They had a backdrop with various film clips playing along with each song, which enhanced the live show. This is something that is not seen much within live shows any more, and it is a shame that experimental music today simply does not come close to being experimental in any sense of the word.

Nivek Ogre shows that after two decades, he is still creating music that surpasses what is coming out today. Hopefully this will inspire a new generation of fans to create music that keeps the legacy of Skinny Puppy and Ohgr alive.