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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 [...]

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

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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

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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

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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 […]

MAMMOTH: “The End” (Album Review)

October 22, 2025 Comments Off

So many beloved rock and metal acts found their third album to be their most defining: Metallica’s Master of Puppets, Iron Maiden’s The Number of the Beast, and Deftones’ White Pony. I got the same […]

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

October 21, 2025 Comments Off

Coming off the announcement of a massive 2025 worldwide tour including a 31-date North American run set for early 2026, SABATON (@sabatonofficial) today (October 17) release their much-anticipated 11th studio album LEGENDS via Better Noise Music (marking the band’s label debut). It features the […]

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

October 15, 2025 Comments Off

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

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

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.

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