by Mar Morannon | Sep 26, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
A cool September night in Madison set the stage for an eclectic and unforgettable triple bill: Apocalyptica, Lindsey Stirling, and Halestorm at Breese Stevens Field. Each act brought their own brand of theatricality and firepower, creating a show that felt as much...
by Emily Schneider | Sep 22, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
On September 18th, Detroit got to experience its first ever heavy metal mass from Catholic occult themed power metal band Powerwolf. The band is known for their electrifying stage presence and theatrics, their live show is unlike any other. They chose the equally...
by Ian Weber | Sep 21, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
Now this was a whirlpool event. Alestorm began the weekend on a Monday! If you’re a fan of folky power metal and you haven’t gotten to seeing the captains for one of this year’s must-see tours, you should let this metal scribe convince you to attend...
by Mar Morannon | Sep 19, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
The Forge in Joliet saw a slow burn of a Saturday night as metal fans trickled in after VIP doors. By the end of the night, though, the venue was brimming with energy for Be’lakor’s long-awaited first North American tour. Local openers Withering Soul set the stage...
by Mathieu Bredeau | Sep 16, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
Following a successful run in 2023, celebrating their 20th anniversary, The Darkness returned to North America for another trek. This time, rather than focusing on career milestones, the band toured in support of their new album Dreams on Toast, released in March 2025...
by Tom Mis | Sep 8, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
If I had to guess who the hardest-working band in metal is right now, Crypta would inevitably be a part of that conversation. They are constantly on the road, snatching up opportunities to tour as far around the world as they possibly can. When this tour first popped...