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PANTERA at First Ave in Minneapolis, MN on Thursday, August 15th, 2024

August 17, 2024 Alan Ronson Comments Off

The legendary First Avenue venue perplexed its followers on social media on Monday afternoon when it posted a promotional photo of its Star Wall and the center star had “CFH” inside. Pantera is opening for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Baroness at The Bellwether – Los Angeles, CA – Saturday, Oct. 28th 2023

November 3, 2023 Dustin Peterson Comments Off

I talk a lot about Baroness because they are a band I have been a fan of for quite some time. I reviewed their latest album “Stone” and praised it as one of the best […]

TOOL October 31, 2023 @ Xcel Center in St Paul, MN

November 1, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Halloween night, at the Xcel Center in the heart of Minnesota’s capital city, the legendary band, Tool, left a mark on the memories of every metalhead in attendance. Vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam […]

SALIVA & DROWNING POOL October 3, 2023 @ First Ave in Minneapolis, MN

October 4, 2023 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Tuesday evening, at the famous First Ave venue situated in the heart of Minneapolis, the SNAFU Tour left a mark on the memories of the numerous rock and metal enthusiasts in attendance. This electrifying […]