Excision Shakes Fiddler’s Green to Its Core
August 7, 2025Photos: Gerardo Federico
Excision brought an electric surge of energy and his trademark blaring bass to Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre on August 1 and 2, 2025, giving the Denver metro area two nights of pure sonic mayhem. This marked the first time the Canadian bass lord brought his jaw-dropping production to the iconic outdoor venue, and he didn’t just meet expectations—he obliterated them. Over the course of the weekend, fans were treated to a spectacle that fused bone-rattling drops, eye-searing visuals, and a community of headbangers who fed off every pulse of the subs. It was, in every sense, a weekend to remember.
Firepower from Start to Finish
Friday night kicked off with a lineup that felt carefully crafted to whip the crowd into frenzy. Kliptic warmed up the amphitheatre with a set that was both crisp and ruthless, setting the stage with surging beats that echoed across the lawn. Stoned Level B2B Muerte followed with a relentless barrage of basslines that left no eardrum untouched. Their chemistry was undeniable, volleying drops back and forth like heavyweights in the ring, all while fans in the pit already began headbanging in unison.
Drinkurwater kept the momentum alive with his buoyant, quirky energy, throwing in experimental textures that danced over the heavy low-end. By the time PhaseOne stepped up, the crowd was more than ready for his signature fusion of metal and dubstep—a crossover that felt tailor-made for Colorado’s fiercely loyal bass scene. Mosh pits cracked open as shredding guitars collided with snarling synths, and fans screamed lyrics back at him with unrelenting energy.
Then came Zingara, who brought a different kind of magic to the mix. Known for weaving spiritual undertones into her sets, she offered moments of breath-catching melody before plunging the audience back into chest-rumbling bass drops. Her set proved the emotional spectrum of bass music is wide and deep—something Colorado’s scene has always cherished.
By the time Sullivan King took the stage, the atmosphere had already hit fever pitch. His hybrid performance—equal parts headbanging guitar solo and face-melting dubstep—was nothing short of electric. He blurred the line between DJ and frontman, charging around the stage with his guitar and whipping the crowd into a frenzy. His raw, live energy made him the perfect lead-in for what everyone had been waiting for: the main event.
When Excision finally emerged, the amphitheatre erupted. Lasers blanketed the night sky in neon greens and purples, slicing through smoke as the first drop hit with the force of a freight train. The sheer scale of his visuals—otherworldly landscapes, prehistoric creatures, and cosmic explosions—transformed Fiddler’s Green into a portal to another dimension. Every bass drop felt seismic, vibrating through the stands, the grass beneath the lawn, and straight into the ribcages of thousands of fans. And just when it seemed like the night had peaked, Excision synchronized massive fireworks bursts with his drops, igniting the sky in bursts of gold and red that drew gasps from the crowd. It was sensory overload of the best kind.
Night Two: A Bass-Heavy Dreamland
Saturday’s lineup was every bit as stacked, but leaned into a broader emotional arc, creating a dynamic that kept the energy fresh for night two. All the Reason opened with a set that brimmed with melodic bass and clean, intricate layering—warming the crowd up in a way that contrasted beautifully with the more brutal styles to come. Hydraulix B2B Sharlitz Web took things up a notch, tag-teaming through a rollercoaster of experimental trap and jagged dubstep. Their chemistry on stage translated into a playful unpredictability that kept the crowd guessing.
Denver’s own Jantsen—always a hometown favorite—stepped in with a thunderous set that felt like a love letter to Colorado bassheads. Known for his booming low-end and sly funk-infused drops, he had the entire venue moving in lockstep. The amphitheatre roared as locals shouted his name, and he delivered a performance that only reinforced why Denver claims him as one of their own.
Ray Volpe picked up where Jantsen left off, combining hard-hitting bass with soaring melodies that had the crowd both raging and singing. His ability to slip from crushing drops into euphoric breakdowns showcased just how versatile dubstep has become. And when Kai Wachi stormed the stage to close out the supporting acts, he brought a brutal intensity that rattled the amphitheatre to its foundations. His muscular beats and aggressive rhythms whipped the pit into chaos, leaving just enough room for fans to catch their breath before the final descent into Excision’s world.
Excision’s Weekend Finale
If Friday’s headlining set was about spectacle, Saturday night was about transcendence. From the moment Excision launched into his opening track, it was clear he had saved something special for night two. His production was somehow even more colossal—denser visuals, sharper lasers, and drops that seemed to shake the very amphitheatre apart.
The crowd—stretching from the sweat-soaked pit to the amphitheatre’s distant lawn—moved as one. Pavilion seats became miniature dance floors, while headbangers in the pit threw themselves into rail-riding abandon. Even the lawn, often a more laid-back spot, was a sea of movement, with fans dancing under the glow of the city lights in the distance. Excision’s power lies in this ability to unify: no matter where you stood, you felt like part of something massive, a single organism pulsing with bass.
Moments of pure chaos blended with moments of surprising beauty. He threaded in melodic interludes that floated across the amphitheatre before detonating into drops that left jaws on the floor. His visuals painted massive dinosaurs stomping through alien landscapes, then flipped into kaleidoscopic bursts of color that mirrored the emotional arcs of his set. Each track bled into the next with precision, creating a flow that felt both cinematic and primal.
The fireworks returned for round two, but this time with even more choreography and intensity. Perfectly timed bursts cascaded over the crowd, echoing every rise and fall in the music. At one point, it felt like the entire sky above Denver was ablaze in rhythm with Excision’s towering sound.
A Weekend Etched in Bass
By the time Excision ended his set, fans were drained, sweaty, and utterly euphoric. The amphitheatre buzzed with conversations of “best show ever” and “how can he possibly top that?”—familiar refrains for anyone who has witnessed Excision’s reign over the bass world.
What stood out most across both nights wasn’t just the technical wizardry of his production, but the atmosphere he curated. From the local openers to the international heavy-hitters, every act felt like part of a greater tapestry woven for Colorado’s rabid bass scene. Excision doesn’t just throw concerts; he builds communities, giving fans a space to release, connect, and lose themselves in sound and light.
Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre proved to be the perfect backdrop. The sloping lawn, wide open Colorado sky, and expansive stage setup amplified the sense of scale. The venue itself seemed to transform into a living, breathing organism, pulsing with every beat Excision dropped. And for Denver fans who pride themselves on being some of the most dedicated bassheads in the country, this weekend was a badge of honor.
In the end, Excision didn’t just play two nights in Denver—he carved them into memory. With mind-melting visuals, bone-shaking sound, and an energy that united thousands, he left the city buzzing with adrenaline and gratitude. It was more than just a show; it was a gathering, a release, and a celebration of bass music at its absolute peak.
Excision gave Denver a weekend no one will soon forget: good vibes, stunning visuals, and soul-shaking, body-tingling bass that still echoes long after the last firework fizzled out.
