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ZAO: 08-09-25 @ American Legion in Saint Paul, MN
Zao’s recent St. Paul stop was less a concert and more a sonic brawl—a sweaty, unpolished, beautiful mess of noise and emotion. Born in the mid-90s metalcore scene, Zao has survived countless lineup changes, shifts [...]
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Rest in Peace Ozzy Osbourne
Born John Michael Osbourne on Dec. 3, 1948, in Birmingham, England, Ozzy Osbourne, founding father of heavy metal, passed away Tuesday July 22 after a struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 76. Ozzy’s family announced [...]
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Metalheads Around the World Share an Emotional Goodbye with Ozzy Osbourne
Back to the Beginning, the much anticipated final performance of Ozzy Osbourne, was packed with wall to wall metal and heartfelt tributes. It was enough to make you want to bang your head and cry [...]
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AWAKEN THE FALLEN TOUR (ft Breaking Benjamin, Staind, and Wage War)
The Awaken the Fallen Tour made a loud and memorable stop at the Target Center in Minneapolis this last Wednesday evening. When this tour was first announced, I snagged tickets right away because I adore [...]
Concert Reviews
Dead Alive : May 13, 2025 @ the Ridglea Room in Fort Worth, TX
The Texas leg of the Dead Alive’s Thrashville Terror Tour concluded Tuesday night at the Ridglea Room in Fort Worth. The band was touring in support of their sophomore release, The Madness of Dr. Ludvig [...]
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Zebra : April 27, 2025 @ the House of Blues in Dallas, TX
It was a gathering of silver haired hard rockers all for one purpose. To see, experience and celebrate Zebra’s 50th Anniversary Tour at the House of Blues in Dallas. Accompanying the band as support on [...]

NOW ITS DARK Unleash Their Hypnotic New Single “NYMPH” A Seductive Dive into the Shadows of Modern Rock

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REMEMBER THE MONSTERS X ORGY Unleash “SYSTEM OVERRIDE,” a Rallying Cry Against a Broken World. When Compromise Fails, the Reset Begins.

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“SYSTEM OVERRIDE” paints a picture of a collapsing society through the lens of personal disillusionment and collective struggle. At its core, it’s about mistrust, division, and the breakdown of systems, whether political, social, or spiritual, that […]

SANGUISUGABOGG: “Hideous Aftermath” (Album Review)

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I went into Hideous Aftermath with no history with Sanguisugabogg. I knew their name was hard to pronounce (in fact, I still don’t know how to), and I’d heard they were known for being shocking. […]

LAMB OF GOD RETURN WITH “SEPSIS”

October 3, 2025 Comments Off

Oct. 2, 2025 — RICHMOND, Va. – Lamb of God return with “Sepsis” (https://Lamb-of-God.lnk.to/Sepsis), a visceral, menacing new single out now via Epic Records, marking the GRAMMY® Award-nominated band’s first new original music since 2022’s critically revered […]

Texas Metal Juggernauts SCREAM AT THE SKY Have Officially Announced Their Smoke Criminals 2025 Tour Through South America

October 2, 2025 Comments Off

Brace yourselves, South America — the storm is coming. Texas metal juggernauts Scream At The Sky have officially announced their 2025 South America Tour kicking off October 16, delivering their signature brand of raw aggression, thunderous riffs, […]

Metal Powerhouse PHAZED Ignites With NEW EP ASHES & ECHOES

October 2, 2025 Comments Off

PHAZED’S new EP “Ashes & Echoes” is a 4-track metalcore assault that hits hard from start to finish. With powerful singles like “Cardinal” and “Crystallize,” the record blends crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and raw emotion into songs that carry depth, intensity, and […]

ZAO: 08-09-25 @ American Legion in Saint Paul, MN

Rest in Peace Ozzy Osbourne

Metalheads Around the World Share an Emotional Goodbye with Ozzy Osbourne

AWAKEN THE FALLEN TOUR (ft Breaking Benjamin, Staind, and Wage War)

Dead Alive : May 13, 2025 @ the Ridglea Room in Fort Worth, TX

Zebra : April 27, 2025 @ the House of Blues in Dallas, TX

NOW ITS DARK Unleash Their Hypnotic New Single “NYMPH” A Seductive Dive into the Shadows of Modern Rock

REMEMBER THE MONSTERS X ORGY Unleash “SYSTEM OVERRIDE,” a Rallying Cry Against a Broken World. When Compromise Fails, the Reset Begins.

SANGUISUGABOGG: “Hideous Aftermath” (Album Review)

LAMB OF GOD RETURN WITH “SEPSIS”

Texas Metal Juggernauts SCREAM AT THE SKY Have Officially Announced Their Smoke Criminals 2025 Tour Through South America

Metal Powerhouse PHAZED Ignites With NEW EP ASHES & ECHOES

NOW ITS DARK Unleash Their Hypnotic New Single “NYMPH” A Seductive Dive into the Shadows of Modern Rock

REMEMBER THE MONSTERS X ORGY Unleash “SYSTEM OVERRIDE,” a Rallying Cry Against a Broken World. When Compromise Fails, the Reset Begins.

SANGUISUGABOGG: “Hideous Aftermath” (Album Review)

LAMB OF GOD RETURN WITH “SEPSIS”

Texas Metal Juggernauts SCREAM AT THE SKY Have Officially Announced Their Smoke Criminals 2025 Tour Through South America

Metal Powerhouse PHAZED Ignites With NEW EP ASHES & ECHOES

Phoenix-based Metal Band ARSENIC KITCHEN Releases Sinister New Single, “Devil’s Advocate”

09-26-2025 HALESTORM/LINDSEY STIRLING @ Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN

DREAM THEATER ANNOUNCE NEW LIVE RELEASE ‘QUARANTIÈME: LIVE À PARIS’, CURRENTLY ON TOUR!

09-21-25 DEMON HUNTER @ The Cabooze in Minneapolis