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STAIND 05-04-24 @ The Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

It was a warm spring evening in Saint Paul last Saturday, and thousands of people poured into the Xcel Energy Center to see the annual 93X Twin City Takeover. I look forward to this show [...]
Brutal News

JUDAS PRIEST 05-02-24 @ The Armory in Minneapolis, MN

In the genre of heavy metal, few bands boast the longevity, influence, and power of Judas Priest and Sabaton. The last time these two bands came through Minneapolis, I was out of town for work [...]
Brutal News

Black Label Society Drummer Jeff Fabb Releases “Love and War” – Talks Zakk Wylde in Pantera

Los Angeles, CA (Friday, April 5th) – Making his name in ground-breaking heavy metal bands such as Black Label Society, In This Moment, Sixx:A.M. and Filter, Jeff Fabb decided to pioneer his own sound with [...]
New Releases

Blacktop Mojo Drops New Single “I Can’t Tell”

Los Angeles, CA (Friday, March 22th) – Blacktop Mojo releases “I Can’t Tell” – a blues and grunge-inspired, southern twang track that soars high above modern rock with its genius instrumentation and catchy melody. “I [...]
Concert Reviews

Darkest Hour at 1720 Los Angeles – March 14th 2024

It’s a dark Thursday night in Los Angeles just southeast of the downtown area. Deep in the grimy industrial district of the city, lies the 1720 Warehouse. It’s a very unsuspecting concert venue… unless you’ve [...]
Concert Reviews

NITA STRAUSS March 16, 2024 @ The Skyway Theater, Minneapolis, MN

I’ve been a fan of Nita Strauss for a while now. She has an impressive and extensive resume; she started her career in the all-female tribute band, “The Iron Maidens,” is a touring guitarist for [...]

STAIND 05-04-24 @ The Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

May 5, 2024 0

It was a warm spring evening in Saint Paul last Saturday, and thousands of people poured into the Xcel Energy Center to see the annual 93X Twin City Takeover. I look forward to this show […]

JUDAS PRIEST 05-02-24 @ The Armory in Minneapolis, MN

May 3, 2024 0

In the genre of heavy metal, few bands boast the longevity, influence, and power of Judas Priest and Sabaton. The last time these two bands came through Minneapolis, I was out of town for work […]

Dizasterpiece Drops Video for Nosferatu

April 26, 2024 0

East Coast Rapcore group Dizasterpiece will release their new album “ZZONEBOUND [QRX4-Notion]” on May 17th. “Nosferatu” is the first video from the album. Watch it here: “Nosferatu” tunes into the melodic shoegaze/alternative rock/nu-metal side of […]

Rocky Mountain Metal Titans MIND INCISION to Join ILL NIÑO on European ’25 Years Of Latin Metal Tour’ With EKTOMORF!

April 25, 2024 0

Prepare for an onslaught of sonic fury as metal juggernauts MIND INCISION announce their highly anticipated European Tour alongside American metal stalwarts ILL NIÑO and Hungarian Groove Metal legends EKTOMORF. Brace yourselves, metalheads of Europe, as MIND INCISION […]

New Zealand Heavy Rock Titans DEVILSKIN Unleash Riveting Cover of HEART’s Classic Hit “Barracuda”

April 25, 2024 0

AHEAD OF NEW SIX-TRACK EP, SURFACING, DUE OUT 3rd MAY, the Multi-platinum NZ rockers wear their hearts on their sleeve and offer up a devilishly masterful performance of one of classic rocks most beloved tunes! […]

GODSMACK “The Vibez Tour” 04-19-24 @ Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN

April 22, 2024 Comments Off

I’ve been a fan of Godsmack for over twenty-five years. I’ve seen them perform quite a few times in different venues across different states, but I was blown away by their show at the Mystic […]

STAIND 05-04-24 @ The Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

JUDAS PRIEST 05-02-24 @ The Armory in Minneapolis, MN

Black Label Society Drummer Jeff Fabb Releases “Love and War” – Talks Zakk Wylde in Pantera

Blacktop Mojo Drops New Single “I Can’t Tell”

Darkest Hour at 1720 Los Angeles – March 14th 2024

NITA STRAUSS March 16, 2024 @ The Skyway Theater, Minneapolis, MN

STAIND 05-04-24 @ The Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

JUDAS PRIEST 05-02-24 @ The Armory in Minneapolis, MN

Dizasterpiece Drops Video for Nosferatu

Rocky Mountain Metal Titans MIND INCISION to Join ILL NIÑO on European ’25 Years Of Latin Metal Tour’ With EKTOMORF!

New Zealand Heavy Rock Titans DEVILSKIN Unleash Riveting Cover of HEART’s Classic Hit “Barracuda”

GODSMACK “The Vibez Tour” 04-19-24 @ Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN

STAIND 05-04-24 @ The Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN

JUDAS PRIEST 05-02-24 @ The Armory in Minneapolis, MN

Dizasterpiece Drops Video for Nosferatu

Rocky Mountain Metal Titans MIND INCISION to Join ILL NIÑO on European ’25 Years Of Latin Metal Tour’ With EKTOMORF!

New Zealand Heavy Rock Titans DEVILSKIN Unleash Riveting Cover of HEART’s Classic Hit “Barracuda”

GODSMACK “The Vibez Tour” 04-19-24 @ Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN

ROGUE ROYAL Unveils Debut Album ‘Different Dimension’ – A Thrilling Journey Through Alternative Rock

Black Label Society Drummer Jeff Fabb Releases “Love and War” – Talks Zakk Wylde in Pantera

LORDS OF ACID Announce 2024 MAKE ACID GREAT AGAIN TOUR with PRAGA KHAN!

Interview: Swedish Industrial/Black Metal Band, Damned To Downfall