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CHEVELLE: “Bright As Blasphemy” (Album Review)
I’ve been riding with Chevelle since Point #1 came out in ’99, and every new album is like checking in with an old friend—you want to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. With […]
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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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ZOSO : July 31, 2025 @ Tannahill Music Complex in Fort Worth, TX
As the years have passed, the golden age of hard rock grows more distant in the rear view mirror. The desire to hear and experience live music from this era is always present. Many times, […]
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ARSENIC KITCHEN To Ignite The Road With Their Explosive New “Distilled Alliances Tour”
Rising from the underground with a fierce bite and a cinematic swagger, Arsenic Kitchen has announced their most ambitious trek yet—“The Distilled Alliances Tour,” an eruption of raw energy, genre-defying soundscapes, and visceral storytelling that only Arsenic Kitchen can […]
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My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult Announces Delicate Terror Tour: Part 1
Brace yourselves, America: the purveyors of sleaze, sin, and sonic seduction are hitting the road once again. My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, the genre-defying pioneers of industrial-disco-debauchery, are proud to announce their Delicate […]
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RAHWAY Releases Self-Titled Album
Hard rock/heavy metal band RAHWAY releases their self-titled album via Pavement Entertainment. Rahway new release is a raw, hard-hitting ride through the heart of New Jersey rock. Featuring the explosive “Rocketship,” the heartfelt “Carry You,” and the […]
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HAYEFIELD Unleashes Raw and Grit with Explosive NEW Single “BOTTOM SHELF”
Rising from the grit of the underground and fueled by unapologetic truth, HAYEFIELD is back with a vengeance. Their new single, “BOTTOM SHELF,” drops today — and it’s a bruising, soul-shaking anthem that refuses to be ignored. “BOTTOM SHELF” is […]
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RAZORWIRE HALO Ignites with New Single “TIME BOMB”
“TIME BOMB by RAZORWIRE HALO came out of a place of reflection more than rage. It’s about the slow, quiet damage that builds up over time when you repress everything—your anger, your sadness, your doubts. We wanted to […]
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PHAZED UNVEILS SOARING NEW SINGLE “CARDINAL”
PHAZED returns with a thunderclap of emotion and precision in their brand new single “Cardinal”, available everywhere now. “Cardinal” was written about our singers grandmother whose health has been declining for awhile now. Full of heavy riffs and […]
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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 […]