Intervals rocks Detroit with instrumental metal madness

A unique night, for sure, happened at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. Different bands who had a similar sound, yet all sounded so different came together on April 12th, 2024. There was something for everyone to enjoy with this lineup. Makari and Body Thief started the night, warming up the crowd. Makari brought the alternative […]

Inkcarceration 2024 combines music & madmen once again in Ohio

Have you ever been to a haunted tattoo rock festival? Clearly, this is an event you do not want to miss! It’s a fest you will remember for a lifetime, believe us. Literally held within the walls of the Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival is coming back in […]

Mac Sabbath makes mouths water at the Observatory OC

On Friday, March 22nd, Mac Sabbath invaded Orange County, California, headlining a show at The Observatory in Santa Ana. The eccentrically garbed, McDonald’s-inspired band was supported by the Venomous Pinks and O.C. veterans of punk, D.I. Venomous Pinks, the all-female punk band from Arizona, kicked things off with their high energy, getting the crowd in […]

A night of metal majesty with Avenged Sevenfold in Des Moines

As the echoes of heavy metal reverberated through the halls of the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on March 15th, fans knew they were in for a night of epic proportions. Headlined by the iconic Avenged Sevenfold, the concert promised a relentless onslaught of blistering riffs and thunderous drums, with support from the […]

Ministry has an ax to grind in ‘HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES’

With their latest album, HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES, Ministry delivers a crazy, twisted experience. One of the most successful musicians in history, Al Jourgensen, is back with an ax to grind in this recent masterpiece released via Nuclear Blast Records back on March 1st, marking the band’s sixteenth album! The multiplatinum act — having been nominated for six […]

Crosses ††† shreds & screams up Sacramento’s Ace of Spades

It was a beautiful night to hear Chino Moreno scream and Shaun Lopez shred at Ace of Spades in their hometown of Sacramento. The sold-out show was the 20th city and third-to-the-last show on Crosses’ Familiar World Tour. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Ace of Spades so packed! The setlist: During “Found”, Chino stopped mid-song and […]

Avenged Sevenfold electrifies Cleveland with Life Is But A Dream Tour

The Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland was the epicenter of an electrifying performance on the evening of March 8th, as Avenged Sevenfold took the stage on their much-anticipated Life Is But A Dream Tour. The event saw an impressive turnout, with fans of all ages gathered to witness a spectacular showcase of metal and rock […]

Black Stone Cherry wails hard in Wyandotte, Michigan with Saint Asonia

District 142 opened as a new venue in Wyandotte, Michigan not even one year ago and has already held one of the most energetic shows! The three bands who played on February 25th definitely brought the heat and made the venue more memorable. Any Given Sin started off strong, with their guitarist Mike Conner automatically […]

Goldenvoice unleashes festival anarchy with loaded No Values lineup

In the spirit of rebellion and nonconformity, Goldenvoice is shaking the foundations of the music scene with yet another highly anticipated festival for 2024—No Values. Set to be an onslaught of raw energy and unapologetic attitude, this festival promises to be a haven for punk rock enthusiasts and a celebration of the genre’s enduring ethos. […]

Tool leaves Austin, Texas in a trance-like state

In a transcendent evening, Tool — the progressive rock/metal giants — took centerstage at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The band’s most recent concert in the live music capital of the world proved to be a spellbinding journey through their expansive discography, leaving the audience in awe of their sonic prowess and mesmerizing visuals. […]

Sonic Temple returns to Columbus for 2024 louder & larger

Get ready for one of the biggest music festivals of the year! Danny Wimmer presents another glorious round of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio this May 16th through the 19th. This enormous fest returns bigger and better every year, adding a fourth stage and 40 more bands for 2024! This monumental May […]

Welcome to Rockville is bringing 150+ bands to Daytona Beach next spring

Previously, we’ve informed you about the Welcome to Rockville experience. However, just in case you need a reminder, let us enlighten you on this massive heavy metal global movement that is changing the way we perceive music today! After a record-breaking attendance of over 170,000 in 2023, Welcome to Rockville returns to the Daytona International […]

Ghost cements their place as one of the greatest metal bands in music

Raindrops fell lightly upon the passionate souls gathered at Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville last week as two legends of metal, Ghost and Amon Amarth rolled into the music city. I for one was overjoyed that it was raining as the past few days had been overwhelmingly hot and only the people in facepaint seemed worried […]

From Ashes to New drops fourth studio album, ‘Blackout’

From Ashes to New unveiled their latest album Blackout in July of this year and I’ve had it on repeat ever since!  1. Heartache “Heartache,” the album’s opening track and lead single, sets the stage for From Ashes to New’s sonic journey. Its impactful lyrics and raw energy offer a glimpse into the album’s emotional […]