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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 [...]

ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR Unleash Their Darkest Anthem Yet with New Single “CURSES”

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Cinematic metal titans Illusions of Grandeur erupt into a new era with the release of their thunderous and theatrical new single, “CURSES.” Known for fusing bone-crushing metal with immersive world-building and dramatic storytelling, the band once again raises the […]

TRIVIUM: Nov 20, 2025 @ The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, MN

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On Thursday night, November 20th, the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis filled quickly for the Ascend Above the Ashes Tour. The room was already packed when I walked in, and the crowd seemed ready for a […]

SUNVOLUME Ignites with Explosive New Video for “RIFF CITY” A Loud, Unapologetic Ode to Pure Rock ’N’ Roll

November 10, 2025 Comments Off

The amps are roaring, the lights are blinding, and the swagger is undeniable — SUNVOLUME have arrived with their brand-new single and video “Riff City”, an electrifying anthem that captures the raw, high-voltage essence of modern rock […]

IWAN Ignites with the Release of Two Singles — “WAIT” AND “WARRIORS” — Unleashing Emotion, Power, and Purpose

November 3, 2025 Comments Off

Rising from the heart of the modern rock revolution, IWAN have arrived with not one, but two thunderous statements of intent. Their brand-new singles — “Wait” and “Warriors” — mark a bold step forward in the IWAN’s sonic evolution, […]

EVERCLEAR: Nov 1, 2025 @ First Ave in Minneapolis, MN

November 2, 2025 Comments Off

Everclear returned to Minnesota with a packed house at First Avenue in Minneapolis to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sparkle and Fade. They played the whole album from start to finish. I’ve never been a […]

LORNA SHORE: Oct 24, 2025 at The Myth in Maplewood, MN

October 25, 2025 Comments Off

On Friday, October 24th, The Myth in Maplewood, MN, was for a night of heavy music that deathcore fans won’t soon forget. Had he known, I’m sure the insane number of people packed wall-to-wall inside […]

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

ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR Unleash Their Darkest Anthem Yet with New Single “CURSES”

TRIVIUM: Nov 20, 2025 @ The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, MN

SUNVOLUME Ignites with Explosive New Video for “RIFF CITY” A Loud, Unapologetic Ode to Pure Rock ’N’ Roll

IWAN Ignites with the Release of Two Singles — “WAIT” AND “WARRIORS” — Unleashing Emotion, Power, and Purpose

EVERCLEAR: Nov 1, 2025 @ First Ave in Minneapolis, MN

LORNA SHORE: Oct 24, 2025 at The Myth in Maplewood, MN

ILLUSIONS OF GRANDEUR Unleash Their Darkest Anthem Yet with New Single “CURSES”

TRIVIUM: Nov 20, 2025 @ The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, MN

SUNVOLUME Ignites with Explosive New Video for “RIFF CITY” A Loud, Unapologetic Ode to Pure Rock ’N’ Roll

IWAN Ignites with the Release of Two Singles — “WAIT” AND “WARRIORS” — Unleashing Emotion, Power, and Purpose

EVERCLEAR: Nov 1, 2025 @ First Ave in Minneapolis, MN

LORNA SHORE: Oct 24, 2025 at The Myth in Maplewood, MN

MAMMOTH: “The End” (Album Review)

SABATON Releases 11th Studio Album ‘Legends’; Based On 11 Historical Figures; Accompanied By Latest Single “I, Emperor” Based On Napoleon

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.