On October 30th 2025 I returned to Tampa Florida to see teh latest incarnation of one of my very favorite bands THE ELECTRIC HELLFIRE CLUB along with my friend Jackie and it turned into four days of non stop adventure save the hours I got to spend alone poolside.
This was my second visit to Tampa / Ybor City to see THE ELECTRIC HELLFIRE CLUB who I’ve had a 30 year relationship with. The last time they played was a reunion show with some of their original members in December of 2016 and I was there naturally. I was also the only Chicagoan in attendance. This time would prove to be much different.
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In February 2011, a news update to the band’s official site indicated that work on a new album was “indefinitely postponed”. Subsequently, however, Frozen North Records announced via MK ULTRA Magazine that Thorn, Ravensbrück and company had reunited and been signed to FNR in February 2014 to produce their first new album in over a decade, titled Tech Noir. The album reportedly would have paid tribute to not only the band’s electro-industrial roots, but also maintain the heavy-hitting metal crunch they have been associated with more lately.
On November 2, 2016, Thomas Thorn announced via his Facebook page that The Electric Hellfire Club will never create new music again. The band marked its 25th anniversary with one final show in Tampa, Florida, on December 2, 2016.
Thomas Thorn and an all new lineup of The Electric Hellfire Club played a one off show at The Orpheum in Tampa, Florida, on October 30, 2025.
TO BE CONTINUED
CTA Orange Line en route to Midway Airport 630 AM Thursday Oct 30 2025
Tampa’s largest selection of allocated and craft Bourbons, Single Malt Scotch as well as all of your staple Spirits. Family owned and operated since 1960.
History
Established in 1960.
In 1960, Gaspar and Fano Ciaccio opened the Temple Terrace Lounge along with a package store. In 2002 after his father Gaspars passing, Jimmy Ciaccio carried on the family business tradition and transformed it into Gaspars Liquor Shoppe and Gaspars Patio Bar and Grille featuring three distinct bars including a world class Bourbon Bar.
Gaspar’s Grotto Pirate Bar & Restaurant is located in the heart of Tampa’s Historic Ybor City. Gaspar’s pays homage to the legendary local pirate Jose Gaspar and celebrates Tampa’s immigrant past. The bar and restaurant boast an indoor bar and dining area as well as two sun-drenched outdoor patios which feature live entertainment weekly. Guests can enjoy great food and drinks, and take part in our delicious brunch specials – a Sunday event that Gaspar’s has become known for in its many years as a community staple.
Meanwhile back at the ranch
The Electric Hellfire Club is an American industrial rock band mixing elements of glam metal, techno, gothic rock, and psychedelia. The band’s lyrics contain tongue-in-cheek references to sin, violence, sex, devil worship and similar themes. The band also made use of sampling, mainly from low-budget horror films.
On November 2, 2016, Thomas Thorn announced via his Facebook page that The Electric Hellfire Club will never create new music again. The band marked its 25th anniversary with one final show in Tampa, Florida, at The Orpheum, on December 2, 2016. On December 3, 2016, they played a private show at HOWL Gallery/Tattoo, in Fort Myers, Florida.
Thomas Thorn and an all new lineup of The Electric Hellfire Club played a one off show at The Orpheum in Tampa, Florida, on October 30, 2025. This was a celebration of the 30th Anniversary of their Kiss The Goat album.
On October 31, 2025, the band released a 7″ vinyl limited to 200 copies. The A-side features a rerecording of Kiss The Goat, titled Kiss The Goat! (2025). The B-side features the song Beheaded by Burned At The Stake. It was released on The Electric Hellfire Club’s own new record label titled TechNoir.
The band are currently working on a new album, set for release in 2026.
Over 20 Years and thousands of shows! Originally located in the Historic Ybor City entertainment district of Tampa, Florida and now at home on Nebraska Avenue in North Tampa. The Orpheum has been showcasing live music and events for more than two decades. Many of today’s best known and emerging artists have graced The Orpheum’s stage. Alongside some of the best national and local live music in the market, The Orpheum plays host to professional wrestling, art shows, club events, charity fundraisers, and dance competitions.
Sheridan is an ‘L’ station on the CTA’s Red Line. It is an elevated station with two island platforms, located at 3940 North Sheridan Road, in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago’s Lakeview community area. Sheridan is the closest ‘L’ stop to Graceland Cemetery, which is about one-half mile to the west on Irving Park Road. The Sheridan station is one of only two remaining ‘L’ stations that were built on S-curves; Indiana on the Green Line is the other. Purple Line weekday rush hour express service use the outside tracks but only a certain number of them stop at this station when the Chicago Cubs have weekday evening home games or other events at Wrigley Field scheduled.
Designed by Alfred M. Hedley from wood and stamped metal, Quincy opened on October 3, 1897. It retained much of its original surroundings over the years and is considered one of “150 great places in Illinois” by the American Institute of Architects The station is located in the South Loop Financial District and is the closest CTA rail station to the Willis Tower, approximately one block west. It is also three blocks east of Union Station, which doubles as Chicago’s Amtrak station and the downtown terminus for several Metra routes. Although the Clinton station on the Blue Line is closer (two blocks south), Quincy is the nearest stop on the Loop to Union Station.
Quincy is an elevated station, located above Quincy Street between Adams Street and Jackson Boulevard. It features two side platforms and station houses, one on the west to serve the Outer Loop track, and one on the east to serve the Inner Loop track. Turnstiles for fare payment are located in the station houses on the platform level. The station once had a transfer bridge, but this was removed in the 1980s. This means it is not possible to change from one platform to the other without paying another fare or asking for employee assistance. There are auxiliary exits to both Adams and Jackson on the Inner Loop platform, while the Outer Loop only has an auxiliary exit to Adams. There are also auxiliary exits to the mezzanine level from both platforms, all using Rotogates. There is also a “slam” gate at each exit for emergencies only. Unlike most Chicago “L” stations, the “slam” gates do not appear to have alarms. Both platforms are designed to handle eight-car trains, the longest the CTA ‘L’ system can run.
A renovation project from 1985 to 1988 resulted in Quincy taking on a look similar to the look it had when it opened. Some materials such as signage were changed, although several of the station’s features are original to its 1897 opening.
A renovation project began at the station in 2016 and was completed in December 2018. The renovation added two new elevators to the station to make it accessible for people with disabilities, and other improvements include new stairs and new lights. The station remained open during the project. The project was completed in December 2018.
