L’Elysée Montmartre hosted one of its most intense nights of the year as Stray From The Path made their final Parisian appearance, supported by Calva Louise, Graphic Nature and Alpha Wolf. Even before the headliners stepped on stage, the atmosphere inside the venue promised a night fueled by adrenaline and raw emotion.
Although we unfortunately missed Calva Louise’s opening set due to public transport delays, the energy in the room when we walked in said everything: the venue was already heated, bodies were moving, and conversations buzzing with excitement. If the crowd’s reaction was any indication, the band delivered a stellar opening performance and is certainly worth diving into.
Graphic Nature followed and immediately tapped into that restless anticipation. Their British metalcore intensity was met by an enthusiastic Parisian audience who responded with movement and shouts from the first breakdown to the last. Their set felt like a natural escalation, pushing the room further toward the chaos that was yet to come.
That chaos fully erupted when Alpha Wolf, all the way from Australia, stepped on stage. Highly anticipated by many in the crowd, they did a run of explosive tracks that sent the room into overdrive. As soon as the opening notes of “Akudama” hit, fans took over the venue completely. Circle pits widened, crowdsurfers rose above the mass, and songs like
‘Acid Romance’ and ‘Pretty Boy’ turned the floor into a real battlefield. It was a performance that radiated both confidence and gratitude, and Paris answered by giving them everything.
When Stray From The Path finally appeared, the room was already trembling, but the band pushed it beyond its limits. The lights strobed violently as Drew York sprinted from one end of the stage to the other, jumping, leaning into the crowd, feeding off the chaos. Fans responded instantly, crowdsurfing toward the front and launching into the stage. The room moved in perfect synchrony with every riff, every shout and every drum hit.
This final Parisian show wasn’t just another stop on their tour, it felt like a farewell charged with everything the band has always stood for. Known for speaking their minds and defending their convictions without compromise, they brought that same fire to the stage, mixing rage, political sharpness, and emotional weight in every track.
One of the most powerful moments of the night came when the band spoke a few words in French, offering a heartfelt goodbye that resonated deeply with the crowd. Later, during ‘Clockwork’ the audience exploded at the sound of the iconic line “Écoute bâtard” with Drew taking over Flo’s part and delivering it with absolute conviction.
From the fury of ‘Fuck Them All To Hell’ to the sharp energy of ‘Can I Have Your Autograp’ and the unstoppable momentum of ‘Shot Caller’, the band alternated between newer material and explosive classics like ‘Guillotine’.
As the last notes faded and the band stepped away from the stage, a mix of exhaustion and gratitude washed over the crowd. Stray From The Path’s final Parisian show wasn’t just loud or chaotic, it was beautiful and meaningful. It was a goodbye marked by honesty, intensity, and a connection between band and audience that felt unique to this moment.
And as the lights came back on at L’Elysée Montmartre, it was clear: they will be missed.
