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No Values Festival: Mishaps and Epic Moments

June 15, 2024 Colette Claire 1

by Colette Claire (100% written by a human) The first No Values Festival took place on Saturday June 8th, in Pomona, California. No Values is the latest event from concert promoter Goldenvoice, famous for inventing […]

Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre [Album Review]

March 8, 2023 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

Periphery is one of what I would consider the “new wave” of metal bands that I’ve had a close eye on for quite a while. That sounds odd… to call them part of a “new […]

Deftones / Gojira & Vowws @ The Greek Theater, Los Angeles – 4/20/2022

April 29, 2022 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

There aren’t many places I’d rather be on a 4/20 than a Deftones concert at the Greek Theater. The band and the venue are custom made for a 4/20 holiday. So when I got approved […]

Brutal Planet Magazine interviews Faster Pussycat with Metal Express Radio

June 22, 2021 Eric Peterson Comments Off

It isn’t often that Brutal Planet Magazine gets to collaborate with other publication but it is something we would love to do more often. We had the chance to work with Jerry Alperin of Metal […]

Judas Priest Announce Rescheduled 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour

June 7, 2021 Eric Peterson Comments Off

JUDAS PRIEST ANNOUNCE RESCHEDULED 50 HEAVY METAL YEARS TOUR Tickets Go On Sale Starting Friday, June 11 at 10am Local Time at http://Ticketmaster.com One of heavy metal’s all-time greats, Judas Priest, will finally get the opportunity to […]

Brutal Planet Magazine Interviews Jorn Lande

February 15, 2021 Eric Peterson Comments Off

Jorn wins Melodi Grand Prix 2021 wildcard round Rock and Metal icon Jorn Lande recently participated in EUROVISION National SONG CONTEST. He sang his latest single “Faith Bloody Faith.” Jorn won the wildcard round of […]

FIT FOR A KING: 05-01-26 @ The Fillmore in Minneapolis, MN

May 4, 2026 Alan Ronson 0

On Friday, May 1st, Minnesota metalheads rushed in anticipation to The Fillmore in Minneapolis to see an onslaught of metalcore. Fit For a King’s stop in Minnesota is their first stop on their 2026 tour. […]

Helloween & Beast in Black at The Depot in Salt Lake City on April 25, 2026

May 1, 2026 Eric Peterson 0

It was a chilly night in Salt Lake City which is no surprise for a late April evening but it was a hot night at The Depot as Helloween brought their epic tour to town […]

Fleshgod Apocalypse: 4 21 2026 @ the Granada Theater in Dallas, TX

April 24, 2026 Brian McLean 0

Italy’s Fleshgod Apocalypse have returned to the United States for an American tour supporting their latest release, Opera, their sixth full-length album. The tour, however, is not a headlining run. Instead, the band is in […]

SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL: 04-22-26 @ The Myth in Maplewood, MN

April 23, 2026 Alan Ronson 0

On Wednesday, April 22nd, Minnesota metalheads rushed in anticipation to The Myth in Maplewood to see an onslaught of deathcore. Slaughter to Prevail’s stop in Minnesota is their last stop on their North American Tour. […]

MAMMOTH: 04-04-26 @ Mystic Lake Event Center, Prior Lake, MN

April 5, 2026 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I love that no matter how hard a week I can have, all of my worries seem to disappear for a few hours when I go see one of my favorite bands perform live. Last […]

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA: 03-31-26 @ The Fillmore, Minneapolis, MN

April 1, 2026 Alan Ronson Comments Off

It’s the last day of March, and everyone in Minnesota is anxious to get out and enjoy regular concerts again. What better way to do that than to head to the Fillmore and watch metalcore […]

OF VIRTUE Releases New Single: Death Of The Altar”

March 27, 2026 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Friday, March 27, 2026 – Michigan metalcore outfit, Of Virtue, have torn open a new wound, as they’ve released their brand new single, “The Art Of Love“, via Arising Empire today. Following the explosive reception to their […]

MYRATH: “Wilderness of Mirrors” (Album Review)

March 26, 2026 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Myrath has always had a special place in my heart. I have been to their home country, Tunisia, several times, and love their culture. I also love metal! While every album of theirs is solid, […]

DAUGHTRY: 03-20-26 @ Treasure Island Casino in Welch, MN

March 21, 2026 Alan Ronson Comments Off

There’s something about live music at Treasure Island Casino, and last night, getting to see Daughtry with my daughter, Mischa (her first time seeing him), made it really special. They had The Band Feel open, […]

THREE DAYS GRACE: 03-06-26 @ The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

March 7, 2026 Alan Ronson Comments Off

93X’s Twin City Takeover brought a stacked lineup to Target Center Friday night, with four bands covering a wide range of the current rock scene. From newer acts building momentum to one of the most […]