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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 […]

AWAKEN THE FALLEN TOUR (ft Breaking Benjamin, Staind, and Wage War)

May 29, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The Awaken the Fallen Tour made a loud and memorable stop at the Target Center in Minneapolis this last Wednesday evening. When this tour was first announced, I snagged tickets right away because I adore […]

Dead Alive : May 13, 2025 @ the Ridglea Room in Fort Worth, TX

May 16, 2025 Brian McLean Comments Off

The Texas leg of the Dead Alive’s Thrashville Terror Tour concluded Tuesday night at the Ridglea Room in Fort Worth. The band was touring in support of their sophomore release, The Madness of Dr. Ludvig […]

Zebra : April 27, 2025 @ the House of Blues in Dallas, TX

May 4, 2025 Brian McLean Comments Off

It was a gathering of silver haired hard rockers all for one purpose. To see, experience and celebrate Zebra’s 50th Anniversary Tour at the House of Blues in Dallas. Accompanying the band as support on […]

Visions of Atlantis : April 29, 2025 @ the Granada Theater in Dallas, TX

May 3, 2025 Brian McLean Comments Off

Austria’s symphonic metal outfit Visions of Atlantis closed out their 23-date Armada over North America tour at the historic Granada Theater in Dallas. The tour saw the band playing select markets, bypassing several larger standard […]