The Haunt

The Haunt, an alternative rock band originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, seized the stage at the Rebel Lounge located in Phoenix, Arizona on December 10th. This iconic band is a dynamic sibling duo that captivates crowds the moment they step on stage. Anastasia Grace Haunt, the lead singer, has a powerhouse of vocals, whereas her equally talented brother, lead guitarist imillian Haunt, plays the guitar like no other. 

Hitting the scene in 2015, The Haunt has since opened for Palaye Royale in Canada and Europe. Releasing their first single in 2017, “All Went Black,” it has been quite the ride for the band. New Addiction Tour is The Haunt’s largest North American tour having 33 shows with supporting bands Chez and Himalayas.  

Chez started the night off with a bang with an alternative pop rock sound that had the crowd's hands waiving in the air. Next up was Himalayas, an electronic rock band, whom the fans were familiar with and singing along to, getting their voices ready for The Haunt. 

Finally, The Haunt walked on stage, opening their set with “Bad Omen,” which had the crowd screaming and singing along from the beginning. During the song "I'm Not Yours," A. Haunt had the entire crowd drop to the floor, as low as they could go, and then jump up when the beat hit.

Right before performing the song “Make me King,” M. Haunt experienced unforeseen technical problems, which consequently paused the set. However, that did not stop the other band members from keeping the crowd energized. They began messing around and playing, “Sugar, We’re Goin Down” by Fallout Boy. The crowd erupted with excitement and began singing the lyrics passionately. Once the technical issues were sorted, the band jumped right back into the set, absolutely shredding on the guitar like nothing had ever gone wrong.

Next, the band asked the crowd to pull out their flash lights for the next song “Ok,” and the venue gradually filled with light. As soon as the song began, the crowd was completely mesmerized by A. Haunt’s vocals, sending chills down their spines, and leaving everyone in awe. The crowd was left completely speechless. Fans were ecstatic when the band announced that they were going to be playing “Cigarettes & Feelings,” an older hit song. Continuing on with surprising the crowd the band performed their latest release, “Nervous Wreck,” which only dropped just five days earlier and kept everyone dancing and jumping on their feet.

Finally, The Haunt closed out their performance with the song “Masochistic Lovers,” a clear fan favorite that had everyone jumping and singing along. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable evening.