Best Sequel in Nashville 2026: The Protomen, Act III: This City Made Us
It’s been 17 years since The Protomen released Act II: The Father of Death, the second act in their operatic tale of love, death and robots. And while the band hasn’t been idle since then (they’ve dropped two cover records and toured the world), the promise of a third act in their Mega Man-inspired rock opera has hung over their heads. Act III: This City Made Us did the impossible: It lived up to the lofty expectations of their devout fan base. Not only did the band sneak their way onto the Billboard charts, they instantly sold out three nights at Marathon Music Works to celebrate the record’s release. Some things are worth the wait.
