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The Soft Collapse by Jaberdarwin

Can a supergroup, where the proceedings are balanced, unpretentious, and completely devoid of ego, exist? Fortunately yes! Jaberdarwin delivers a prime example of that.
Concert Reviews

Blue October at The Fillmore in Detroit, MI

Blue October brought the Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour to a sold-out Fillmore Detroit, celebrating two decades of music, alongside special guest Danny Malone.
Concert Reviews

Shakey Graves at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL

Shakey Graves makes a welcome return to Chicago for a midweek show at the city’s Vic Theatre in support of his latest release.
Concert Reviews

Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder ignite a ferocious, five-band metal showcase for an intimate, dedicated crowd at Raleigh’s The Ritz.
Album Reviews

Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) by Ministry

Ministry’s 17th album, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), is not just any new album; it marks the end of an industrial era.
Concert Reviews

Rise Against and Alkaline Trio at The Pearl Theater in Las Vegas, NV

Rise Against brings their Ricochet Tour to The Pearl Theater in Las Vegas, with co-headliners Alkaline Trio, for a night of punk rock.

Blue October at The Fillmore in Detroit, MI

November 3, 2026 Comments Off

Blue October brought the Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour to a sold-out Fillmore Detroit, celebrating two decades of music, alongside special guest Danny Malone.

Shakey Graves at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL

October 31, 2026 Comments Off

Shakey Graves makes a welcome return to Chicago for a midweek show at the city’s Vic Theatre in support of his latest release.

Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

October 26, 2026 Comments Off

Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder ignite a ferocious, five-band metal showcase for an intimate, dedicated crowd at Raleigh’s The Ritz.

Rise Against and Alkaline Trio at The Pearl Theater in Las Vegas, NV

October 21, 2026 Comments Off

Rise Against brings their Ricochet Tour to The Pearl Theater in Las Vegas, with co-headliners Alkaline Trio, for a night of punk rock.

Five Finger Death Punch at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA

October 21, 2026 Comments Off

On what was an unusually cold night, Five Finger Death Punch brought the heat to Virigina Beach with their 20th Anniversary Tour.

Amon Amarth at Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle in Stuttgart, Germany

October 19, 2026 Comments Off

A spectacular, theatrical evening in Stuttgart brought Amon Amarth, Orbit Culture, and Soilwork together for a night of Swedish death metal.

Iron Maiden Brings Eddie’s Dive Bar Events Ahead of US Tour

September 2, 2026 Comments Off

Eddie’s Dive Bar experiences will be open to both ticket and non-ticket holders, for fans to celebrate before shows on their upcoming US tour.

Win a Pair of Tickets to ShoalsFest 2026!

August 26, 2026 Comments Off

Enter our competition to win a pair of GA Standard tickets for this year’s ShoalsFest in Florence, AL.

Riot Fest 2026 Lineup Announced

May 28, 2026 Comments Off

After a LOT of speculation, Riot Fest’s 2026 lineup is finally here, including performances by Iggy Pop, Bad Religion, Twenty One Pilots, and many more!

Interview with Phil X

May 30, 2025 Comments Off

Phil X was kind enough to stop by for a chat about his new album with The Drills, Pow Right in the Kisser.

Interview with Tim Nordwind of OK Go

May 6, 2025 Comments Off

OK Go just released their 5th studio album, And the Adjacent Possible. Founding bassist, Tim Nordwind, discusses the last 11 years and creating new music.

Interview with Jedd Hughes

March 8, 2025 Comments Off

Jedd Hughes jumped on a call with us to discuss his life as an artist, songwriter, session player, and sideman.

Interview with Lydia Cash

March 7, 2025 Comments Off

Chicago-based artist and musician Lydia Cash was kind enough to come and talk to us about writing, painting, performing, and, of course, her upcoming album.

Interview with Davy Knowles

March 2, 2025 Comments Off

Davy Knowles, lured by the promise of tea and chocolate Hob Nobs, was kind enough to come in to speak with us about his new […]

Interview with Edmer Abante

February 18, 2025 Comments Off

We finally sat down for a long overdue catch-up with Edmer Abante (or “Mer” as he’s known in Chicago music circles).

The Soft Collapse by Jaberdarwin

November 3, 2026 Comments Off

Can a supergroup, where the proceedings are balanced, unpretentious, and completely devoid of ego, exist? Fortunately yes! Jaberdarwin delivers a prime example of that.

Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery) by Ministry

October 26, 2026 Comments Off

Ministry’s 17th album, Hate To Go (Take Out Or Delivery), is not just any new album; it marks the end of an industrial era.

Come This Madness By Europe

September 22, 2026 Comments Off

Overcoming the one-hit wonder syndrome was never going to be a problem for such talented musicians. Another stellar release that proves they are definitely not […]