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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. […]

09-26-2025 HALESTORM/LINDSEY STIRLING @ Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN

September 27, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Friday night, I took my thirteen-year-old daughter to Treasure Island Casino in Minnesota to see Apocalyptica, Lindsey Stirling, and Halestorm. I’ve attended many concerts over the years, but this one stood out because of […]

09-21-25 DEMON HUNTER @ The Cabooze in Minneapolis

September 22, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Metal shows thrive on passion, grit, and a sense of community—and all three were alive and well at The Cabooze in Minneapolis on Sunday, September 21st, as Convictions, War of Ages, and Demon Hunter delivered […]

93X Family Reunion ft Evanescence, Poppy, Dorothy, and Black Map

September 20, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The 93X Family Reunion at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul is one of the shows I look forward to most each year. They never fail to put together a killer lineup, and this […]

ZOSO : July 31, 2025 @ Tannahill Music Complex in Fort Worth, TX

August 7, 2025 Brian McLean Comments Off

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, […]

dead7: “LOVE WHAT YOU CAN WHILE YOU STILL GOT SOMETHING LEFT TO LOVE” (Album Review)

July 11, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

A couple of weeks ago, I received the promotional link to a band called dead7 (Jason Kozik-vocals, Dexter Greer-guitar, Tim Quinn-guitar, Stephen Salyer-bass, and Zach Guinn-drums). I had never heard of this band before, but […]

BUCKCHERRY “Roar Like Thunder” (Album Review)

June 10, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

Buckcherry’s Roar Like Thunder is straight-up rock ‘n’ roll. No gimmicks, no trying to be something they’re not—just a band doing what they’ve always done best. This is their 11th album, and you can tell […]