by Emily Schneider | Mar 26, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
When one thinks of the black metal genre, the first things that may come to mind are heavy distortion, low, slow riffs, and dark and moody imagery. This is certainly not the case with Alcest. With songs inspired by nature, healing from sadness, and fairy realms, this...
by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 25, 2025 | Reviews
Cradle of Filth, a staple in extreme metal, continues to welcome new generations of musicians through lineup rotations while also embracing their veteran fanbase. Somehow, these UK extreme metal giants manage to navigate changes, whether personal, within the music...
by Ian Weber | Mar 25, 2025 | Reviews
Well, this was something to produce a vibrant season! Longer days and warmer weather arrived with the spring equinox. The warmer it gets now means it is time for more concerts, and I am always ready for more metal. About that, I welcomed the first day of spring 2025...
by Chris Loomis | Mar 25, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
Horror punk mayhem master Wednesday 13 has consistently been putting out new music every 2-3 years since his 2005 debut albumTransylvania 90210: Songs of Death, Dying, and the Dead as well as making music with Murderdolls before his solo material and releasing albums...
by Tom Mis | Mar 25, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
As the popularity of extreme metal continues to wax and wane in different forms in the United States, there are some international bands you just don’t expect to see here – especially after the loss of Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus Bar, which seems to have slowed down...
by Andrew Fiero | Mar 24, 2025 | Photos, Reviews
Australia’s Kim Dracula and Japan’s HANABIE. are currently tearing it up throughout North America for a two-punch combo for one can’t miss show. Along for the ride are supporting acts Kaonashi for the entirety of the tour and Crystal Lake for select dates. Acting as...