by Tom Mis | May 28, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
As one of the few bands to meaningfully push the envelope of just how “brutal” death metal can be, Stabbing make up for a complete absence of any melodic elements in their music with utterly extreme blasts, filthy vocals, and chromatic slam riffs....
by Mar Morannon | May 28, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
The first day of Milwaukee Metal Fest started pretty strong, considering doors opened mid-day on a Friday. Local favorites like Lords of the Trident, Illusion of Fate, and Macabre brought a decent turnout from their loyal fans, while larger bands like Blind Guardian,...
by Kyle Finlan | May 20, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
After getting a go at the North American fanbase a few times with Kamelot in 2018 and last year, as well as gracing the stages of the heartbeat of the US progressive and power metal scene that is ProgPower USA, it is incredibly past due for...
by Andrew Fiero | May 20, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
By the time Electric Callboy released Tekkno Train in September of 2022, the band already knew they had captured lightning in a bottle. While the band had surely had its success before their sixth studio album, a change in vocals and a different direction marked a new...
by Sara Elizabeth | May 13, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
Emo, Pop-Punk, and Post Hardcore fans came together at Terminal 5 to be transported back to their angsty years. Ticket holders lined up outside the venue in Downtown Manhattan on May, The 4th, Star Wars Day, with some fans wearing paraphernalia from the iconic...
by Mar Morannon | May 13, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
Way back in the distant year of 2020, Insomnium and Omnium Gatherum arrived in the US to play a tour with the US symphonic group Seven Spires. Unfortunately, the tour was slated to run from mid-March to mid-April and was instead canceled after a single show in...