DIE SPITZ melted the 3,500 faces at Roadrunner Tuesday night September 23rd, opening for Viagra Boys as they both celebrated the release of their new records. Their debut studio album Something to Consume was released on September 12th via Third Man Records.

Right out of the gate, the Austin-based group made it clear their goal was to kick ass and chew bubblegum – and they were fresh out of bubblegum. Without a single word, guitarist Ava Schrobilgen drove into the riff of “I hate when GIRLS die,” which can only be described as a pseudo B-side to “Dopesmoker” with a fresh tank of gas; the sheer volume alone was enough to kill a man. Opening bands have the difficult job of warming the crowd up for the headliner, but DIE SPITZ made it look easy with their virtuoso and intensity. During just their second song, they demanded the crowd split into two halves and prepare for a wall of death (possibly the first at Roadrunner since its opening in March 2022). 

Aside from the energetic and remarkable performance, it is refreshing to see an entirely femme-presenting band open for an all-male headliner. Viagra Boys have never shied away from their sarcasm and opinions on world politics, but it’s much better when you see those words put into action. DIE SPITZ is a refreshing taste of what the next generation can create, and it will be very exciting to see what they do next with the limitless possibilities they have set up for themselves.

DIE SPITZ will be back in Boston on November 16th, headlining the Sinclair in support of their excellent blood-curdling debut album.

Check out Cam’s photos from the show below.