metal Archives

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

March 7, 2026 Alan Ronson 0

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 […]

NOTHING MORE: 03-03-26 @ The Fillmore in Minneapolis, MN

March 5, 2026 Guest 0

Nothing More returned to Minneapolis on March 3rd with the kind of explosive energy and emotional intensity that has become their trademark, turning the night into a cathartic blast of rock for the sold-out show […]

BAD OMENS: 03-02-26 @ The Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

March 4, 2026 Alan Ronson 0

On Monday night, March 2nd, the Target Center in Minneapolis was packed wall-to-wall as Bad Omens, Beartooth, and President brought one of the year’s most anticipated heavy tours to town. From the moment the doors […]

THE GLOOM IN THE CORNER: “Royal Discordance” (Album Review)

February 23, 2026 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I went into Royal Discordance by The Gloom In The Corner with zero history with this band. First impression? They’re ambitious. This isn’t just a collection of heavy songs — it’s clearly part of a […]

Alter Bridge: self-titled album, “Alter Bridge” (Review)

January 5, 2026 Alan Ronson 1

I’ve listened to Alter Bridge’s new self-titled album a few times now, and the more I sit with it, the more I appreciate what the band has done here. Alter Bridge has never been about […]

TRIVIUM: Nov 20, 2025 @ The Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, MN

November 21, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

On Thursday night, November 20th, the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis filled quickly for the Ascend Above the Ashes Tour. The room was already packed when I walked in, and the crowd seemed ready for a […]

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. […]

Testament Release Animated Video for ‘Shadow People’

September 13, 2025 Colette Claire Comments Off

Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT returns this Fall with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, which will be released on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity’s uneasy alliance with its […]

CHEVELLE: “Bright As Blasphemy” (Album Review)

August 15, 2025 Alan Ronson Comments Off

I’ve been riding with Chevelle since Point #1 came out in ’99, and every new album is like checking in with an old friend—you want to see what’s changed and what’s stayed the same. With […]