(See the full gallery of images of the Raleigh show below.)

A week after rocking Raleigh, Jane’s Addiction found themselves in the middle of chaos onstage in Boston. It was the kind of raw energy that made them who they are, but this time it spilled into an all-out altercation. Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro exchanged heated words between songs, and it didn’t take long before Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins were caught in the crossfire. Guitars were slammed, mics were thrown, and the night felt more like a soap opera than a rock show. Rumor has it the tension had been building for weeks—Boston just happened to be the breaking point. But back on September 3, in Raleigh, the fire was still contained, and the band delivered a killer performance.

A poignant image of Dave Navarro and Perry Farrell in Raleigh, the week before the Boston altercation.

At the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, Jane’s Addiction was in their element. Hailing from Los Angeles, they’ve been burning up stages since 1985 with that dark, psychedelic blend of rock and punk. Perry Farrell’s vocals were wild as ever, Dave Navarro shredded like the legend he is, Eric Avery on bass kept the low end thick, and Stephen Perkins pounded out those tribal rhythms that have defined their sound. This tour, promoting their latest release *Ritual de lo Habitual Live*, spans 30 dates, wrapping up on October 15 (?) in their hometown. Catch the details at [Jane’s Addiction](https://www.janesaddiction.com).

UPDATE: As of 9/16/24, the tour has been canceled.

Before Jane’s took the stage, the legendary Love and Rockets had the crowd buzzing. From Northampton, England, this trio brought their post-punk gothic vibes, mixing old classics like “So Alive” with tracks from their latest record *Sweet F.A.*. Daniel Ash on guitar and vocals, David J on bass, and Kevin Haskins on drums are veterans of the scene, having risen from the ashes of Bauhaus. It was a rare treat to see them on this tour, which is their first North American outing in years. Check their music out at [Love and Rockets](https://www.loveandrockets.com).

Opening the night was the UK’s Crawlers, a fresh act that’s been making waves with their gritty alt-rock sound. The quartet—Holly Minto on vocals, Amy Woodall on bass, Harry Breen on drums, and Liv Kettle on guitar—tore through songs from their debut album *Loud Without Noise* with raw emotion and energy. Their sound bridges the gap between grunge and punk, setting the perfect tone for the evening. They’ve got a bright future ahead, and you can keep tabs on them at [Crawlers](https://www.crawlersband.com).

Crawlers

Love and Rockets

Jane’s Addiction