Alan Ronson, Author at BPM

BAD OMENS: 03-02-26 @ The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

March 4, 2026 Alan Ronson 0

On Monday night, March 2nd, the Target Center in Minneapolis was packed wall-to-wall as Bad Omens, Beartooth, and President brought one of the year’s most anticipated heavy tours to town. From the moment the doors […]

THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER: “Royal Discordance” (Album Review)

February 23, 2026 Alan Ronson 0

I went into Royal Discordance by The Gloom In The Corner with zero history with this band. First impression? They’re ambitious. This isn’t just a collection of heavy songs — it’s clearly part of a […]

Alter Bridge: self-titled album, “Alter Bridge” (Review)

January 5, 2026 Alan Ronson 1

I’ve listened to Alter Bridge’s new self-titled album a few times now, and the more I sit with it, the more I appreciate what the band has done here. Alter Bridge has never been about […]

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: 12-28-25@ The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

December 29, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

By now, seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra in December feels less like attending a concert and more like keeping a cherished holiday tradition. This year, TSO brought their winter spectacle to Minnesota—this time at the Target Center […]

BUSH: December 19, 2025 @ Treasure Island Event Center in Welch, MN

December 20, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Bush brought a strong mix of nostalgia and new material to the Treasure Island Event Center, delivering a set that felt confident, polished, and surprisingly emotional at times. The crowd skewed heavily toward longtime fans […]

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

November 21, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

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 […]

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

November 2, 2025 Alan Ronson 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 Alan Ronson 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 […]

MAMMOTH: “The End” (Album Review)

October 22, 2025 Alan Ronson 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 […]

SANGUISUGABOGG: “Hideous Aftermath” (Album Review)

October 3, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

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. […]