When the lights dimmed inside Tennis Indoor Senayan on Saturday night (Nov 1), the crowd erupted before the music even began. A sea of black, red, and flickering phone lights awaited one of Japan’s most enigmatic rock icons — HYDE — as he took over Jakarta once again with his [INSIDE] LIVE 2025 World Tour.
What followed was not just a concert. It was a full-bodied sensory storm — a mix of theater, intensity, and raw emotion that only HYDE could summon. Backed by razor-sharp musicianship, cinematic lighting, and pounding visuals, the 56-year-old legend proved that age is no barrier when your stage presence burns brighter than ever.“I love you, Jakarta! Saya cinta kalian! You’re amazing!”
HYDE shouted midway through the show — and the crowd roared back like thunder.
A Cinematic Journey Through Sound and Shadow
HYDE opened the night with “Inside Head,” a haunting prelude that felt more like a ritual than an introduction — before detonating into “Let It Out” and “I Got 666.” Every movement, every scream, every lighting cue hit like a heartbeat synced with the crowd’s pulse.
The production was lush yet razor-edged: heavy industrial tones, laser-like lights slicing through fog, and visuals that mirrored the dark, introspective spirit of his 2024 album INSIDE. HYDE roamed the stage like a phantom general, switching from whispers to primal roars in seconds — commanding not just attention, but awe.
The Surprise of the Night: A Wild Encore from the Stands
After “Last Song” wrapped what many thought was the finale, the venue stayed dark. The audience — thousands of Hydeists — began chanting, “We want more!”
Then chaos — the good kind — broke loose. HYDE suddenly appeared not on stage, but from the stands, walking among the crowd with a water gun in hand, blasting sprays of water as “Pandora” kicked in. The venue exploded. Fans screamed, phones shot up, and a tidal wave of laughter and disbelief swept across Tennis Indoor Senayan.
It was spontaneous, wild, and utterly HYDE — a moment that blurred the line between performer and audience, turning the encore into a shared act of catharsis.
From Rendang to Rock N’ Roll
Between the heavy riffs and thunderous drums, HYDE took a breather to talk to his fans — in charming, broken Indonesian.“Saya suka rendang! I ate rendang — it’s so delicious! I want more rendang!”
The crowd roared, half in laughter, half in pride. Only HYDE could make a food confession sound like a love letter.
Power, Precision, and Pure Connection
Across 18 tracks — including fan favorites like “Glamorous Sky,” “Ahead,” “Mad Qualia,” and “Sex Blood Rock ’N Roll” — HYDE’s control over the crowd was absolute. He didn’t just perform; he inhabited every song. His scream during “Faint” — a surprise cover of Linkin Park — tore through the air with the kind of rawness that made the late Chester Bennington proud.
Even after decades of performing, HYDE’s energy was relentless — a fusion of rockstar bravado and emotional vulnerability. The show wasn’t just technically flawless; it was human, sweaty, imperfectly perfect.
Setting a New Standard for Rock in Jakarta
The promoters behind the show, Sound Rhythm and Mataloka, called the night a milestone for international rock productions in Indonesia.“The energy tonight was insane,” said Ahmad Satrio of Sound Rhythm. “From the opening track to the encore, the crowd never lost their voice. HYDE set a new bar for what a live rock show in Jakarta can feel like.”
M. Dermawan Pradana, CEO of Mataloka, added:“HYDE showed what world-class performance means — musically solid, visually visionary, and emotionally genuine. Jakarta has proven once again that it’s a true home for global rock culture.”
The Setlist: HYDE [INSIDE] LIVE 2025 – Jakarta
Opening: Inside Head
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Let It Out
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After Light
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I Got 666
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Defeat
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Countdown
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Taking Them Down
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Tokoshie
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Mugen
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Faint (Linkin Park cover)
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6or9
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Mad Qualia
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Social Virus
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Midnight
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Last Song
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Pandora (from audience stands, with water gun interaction)
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Ahead
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Glamorous Sky
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Sex Blood Rock ’N Roll
A Night to Remember
From the pounding industrial beats to the tender closing words, HYDE’s performance in Jakarta was a masterclass in showmanship — proof that rock, in its truest form, still lives and breathes through artists who dare to push beyond expectation.
When the final notes of “Sex Blood Rock ’N Roll” faded and HYDE whispered his last “Terima kasih, Jakarta,” it wasn’t just the end of a concert — it was a promise.
A promise that as long as there’s a stage, HYDE will keep setting it on fire.
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