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Concert Reviews
Kerry King w/ Municipal Waste – Abuquerque, New Mexico – Feb 18th 2025
It’s a Tuesday night in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hundreds of metal fans have convened at the Sunshine Theater on Central Blvd. to see Slayer guitarist Kerry King’s solo band play. Tonight’s lineup also includes opening [...]
Album Reviews
Jinjer – Duel (Video Review)
In our new segment “Now Streaming” we discussed Jinjer’s latest album “Duel” which dropped today (Feb. 7th 2025). It’s a fantastic album from a band of accomplished players. Watch here:
Concert Reviews
MALLRATS @ Parkway Theater in Minneapolis, MN January 31, 2025
Two years ago, I saw a local Minnesota band called Mallrats. Since then, I’ve seen them about half a dozen times. Heck, last summer, I drove an hour and a half to see them, so [...]
Album Reviews
TREMONTI- “The End Will Show Us How” (Album Review)
Mark Tremonti’s new album, The End Will Show Us How, is another reminder of why he’s a standout in modern rock. Known for his work with Creed and Alter Bridge, Tremonti has built a strong [...]
Brutal News
Trans Siberian Orchestra – Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN
Dec. 21st 2024 – Every December, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra rolls into town, and every December, they absolutely deliver. Saturday afternoon’s performance at the Xcel Energy Center was no exception. This year’s show featured “The Lost [...]
Brutal News
Blood Incantation: November 16, 2024 @ the Echo Lounge in Dallas, TX
A David and Goliath battle of a Tiered nature went down in the DFW metroplex. Two bands on different tiers at separate venues on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The gargantuan stepping foot into Fort Worth [...]

KATLA: “Scandinavian Pain” (Album Review)

March 20, 2025 0

It’s always fun discovering new bands, and I was recently introduced to a Danish band called Katla. Their debut album, “Scandinavian Pain,” is heavy, raw, and full of emotion. What initially grabbed me was the […]

BLOODYWOOD- “Nu Dehli” (Album Review)

March 18, 2025 0

Bloodywood is back, and they’re bringing the heat with their latest album. If you thought Rakshak was a statement, Nu Delhi cranks things up to a whole new level. These guys aren’t just making music—they’re […]

BLEED THE WORLD: LIVEALBUM OUT NOW+RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘THE BLIGHT (LIVE)’

March 15, 2025 0

For the past 40 years, the Bay Area thrash pioneers HEATHEN have abided by their never-say-die attitude. The HEATHEN brand of intelligent yet aggressive Thrash appealed not only to the genre’s core demographic but also […]

TESLA Announce Release of a Limited Edition, Double LP, Real to Reel Vol II on Record Store Day, April 12, 2025!

March 11, 2025 0

The legendary and iconic rock band TESLA proudly announces the release of a limited edition, double LP, Real to Reel Vol II, that is set to hit the shelves on Record Store Day, April 12, 2025. Originally released only […]

Announcing An Evening With TESTAMENT Tour- Tickets on Sale Now!

March 10, 2025 0

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Practice What You Preach In support of the Practice What You Preach reissues via Nuclear Blast, Testament wanted to do something special for the fans so they decided to perform an intimate set full of some deep cuts and classic ballads, some of which will be […]

Tour Reminder! WEDNESDAY 13 North American Tour Kicking Off Soon!

March 10, 2025 0

Recently, WEDNESDAY 13, emerged from the crypt to announce the long awaited follow up to 2022’s Horrifier (#8 US Top New Artist Albums), Mid Death Crisis, set for reanimation on April 25, 2025, via Napalm Records. In anticipation of […]

Kerry King w/ Municipal Waste – Abuquerque, New Mexico – Feb 18th 2025

Jinjer – Duel (Video Review)

MALLRATS @ Parkway Theater in Minneapolis, MN January 31, 2025

TREMONTI- “The End Will Show Us How” (Album Review)

Trans Siberian Orchestra – Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN

Blood Incantation: November 16, 2024 @ the Echo Lounge in Dallas, TX

KATLA: “Scandinavian Pain” (Album Review)

BLOODYWOOD- “Nu Dehli” (Album Review)

BLEED THE WORLD: LIVEALBUM OUT NOW+RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘THE BLIGHT (LIVE)’

TESLA Announce Release of a Limited Edition, Double LP, Real to Reel Vol II on Record Store Day, April 12, 2025!

Announcing An Evening With TESTAMENT Tour- Tickets on Sale Now!

Tour Reminder! WEDNESDAY 13 North American Tour Kicking Off Soon!

KATLA: “Scandinavian Pain” (Album Review)

BLOODYWOOD- “Nu Dehli” (Album Review)

BLEED THE WORLD: LIVEALBUM OUT NOW+RELEASE VIDEO FOR ‘THE BLIGHT (LIVE)’

TESLA Announce Release of a Limited Edition, Double LP, Real to Reel Vol II on Record Store Day, April 12, 2025!

Announcing An Evening With TESTAMENT Tour- Tickets on Sale Now!

Tour Reminder! WEDNESDAY 13 North American Tour Kicking Off Soon!

Slayer Announces 2025 Concerts In the US, Canada & The UK

Epica Announce Exclusive U.S. Showcases

Corey Taylor & Bad Omens Collaborate To Cover “Dust In The Wind” For ‘Queen Of The Ring’ Official Soundtrack

Kerry King w/ Municipal Waste – Abuquerque, New Mexico – Feb 18th 2025