Alan Ronson, Author at BPM

P.O.D 05-25-24 @ The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, MN

May 27, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

In the genre of “Nu-metal,” few bands boast the longevity, influence, and power of P.O.D. (Payable on Death). The last time P.O.D. toured through Minneapolis, I was out of town for work so when they […]

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

May 5, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

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 Alan Ronson Comments Off

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 […]

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

April 22, 2024 Alan Ronson 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 […]

BLACKTOP MOJO: “Pollen” (Album Review)

March 28, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I just want to say it right away. Blacktop Mojo’s latest album, “Pollen,” is an incredible work of art. I’m not going to lie, I had never heard this band until a friend recommended them […]

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

March 18, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

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 […]

THE METALCORE DROPOUTS TOUR Feb 24, 2024 @ The Fillmore, Minneapolis, MN

February 26, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The unusually warm winter in Minnesota has everyone getting out of their homes and looking for shows. The sold-out show of The Devil Wears Prada and Fit For A King’s co-headlining Metalcore Dropouts Tour was […]

STATIC-X: “Project Regeneration Vol. 2” (Album Review)

January 24, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Since their debut release of “Wisconsin Death Trip” in 1999, the Los Angeles-based band, Static-X, has been a refreshing source of creativity and energy in an era of nu-metal bands that all come from a […]

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Dec 30, 2023 @ The Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN

January 3, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Whoever is planning the 2023 concerts at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, saved the best for last! On December 30, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra played two shows, one in the afternoon, and one […]

JOE BONAMASSA Nov 14th, 2023 @ The Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, Minnesota

November 15, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

My buddy, Mike, is really into Joe Bonamassa and introduced me to his music a few years ago. Last November, for the first time, we got to see Joe perform live. I have seen hundreds […]