Category Archives: We’re Going On Hiatus

Blind Guardian announce headlining spring tour for 2024

Posted by on November 28, 2023

  Blind Guardian have announced their return to North America for a 2024 tour supporting their latest album, The God Machine. The trek will kick off on April 18th at The Fillmore in Silver Springs and conclude at Milwaukee Metal Fest on May 17th. Support will come from Night Demon. General tickets go on sale […]

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Newly confirmed artists for Hellfest 2024 include Metallica, Mr. Bungle, Ne Obliviscaris

Posted by on November 28, 2023

  Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Ne Obliviscaris, and many more have been confirmed for the 2024 edition of Hellfest, scheduled for June 27 to 30 in Clisson, France. Several more artists have been added to the lineup, including Fear Factory, Saxon, Mr. Bungle, Accept, Sodom, Cradle of Filth, Emperor, Suicidal Tendencies, Dismember, and more.    Check […]

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Concert Calendar (11/28-12/03) : Dashing Into a Holidaze: Coven, Cattle Decapitation, & more

Posted by on November 28, 2023

  Hey, all. Well, hey now, 2023 was a little too good at delivering great tours (not that 2024 isn’t looking staked or anything), but I think 2023 has some surprises left in it. Here are some solid shows happening this concert-heavy week. The goodness was listed by Ian (total Adonis). Do it up. Concert […]

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Photos/Review: Katatonia’s haunting performance lights up Chicago’s The Forge with SOM and Gost

Posted by on November 27, 2023

  For the second consecutive year, I found myself in a car, making the journey from Detroit to Chicago in November to catch the Swedish prog metal giants Katatonia. They’re the kind of band that inspires unwavering devotion—I know fans who attend five or more shows each time they are in the States, and I […]

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Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Edge of Paradise

Posted by on November 27, 2023

  We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of nonstop metal shows. From big pool […]

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