Toronto's History Auditorium got a double dose of European Power metal with Sweden’s Hammerfall and German legends Helloween coming into town for their first appearances in almost 4 years. Hammerfall’s 12 song set featured newer tracks like "Brotherhood" with classics such as "The Metal Age," they satisfied fans old and…

The Toyota Music Pavilion in Irving, Texas was abuzz with anticipation as fans gathered for Quinn XCII's highly anticipated The People's Tour. With A R I Z O N A set to perform as the direct support, and Julia Wolf slated as the opener, the stage was set for an…

On May 23rd, the Toyota Music Pavilion in Irving, Texas was buzzing with excitement as music lovers eagerly awaited Dermot Kennedy's The Sonder Tour. As the sun set and the stage lights illuminated the venue, the opening act, Mehro, took to the stage, setting the tone for an unforgettable night…

Music is such a universally traded commodity. Recommending music and trading CDs/Vinyls with friends to show them amazing artists that you have come across. In the modern era we now have Spotify to listen to everything on and handing your friend a physical copy of music is mostly long gone.…

Metal Church, the iconic American heavy metal band, returns with their highly anticipated 13th album, Congregation of Annihilation. With a career spanning decades, Metal Church has consistently delivered hard-hitting and relentless music, and this latest offering is no exception. Congregation of Annihilation showcases the band's unwavering commitment to heavy metal…

The Half Alive show was more than a simple concert, it was an experience. My first Half Alive experience was in March of 2022 at the Ogden Theater in Denver, my hometown. Then, they packed a dynamic performance into such a small venue. Now, a year later, the group is…

The Factory in Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas, was alive with electrifying energy as The Backseat Lovers took the stage as the headliners, supported by the talented opener, Free Range. The night promised an unforgettable musical experience, and it certainly delivered on that promise. Kicking off the evening, Free Range captivated…

The group, Crumb performed at The Observatory last weekend to a sold out show. The Observatory, in my experience, has been an incredible venue as they host all walks of life and every genre of music imaginable. Crumb was no exception, in comparison to my last concert at this venue…

Though I am someone that loves the energy and aggression that comes with metal music. I have a soft spot in my heart for the softer side that comes with gothic rock. Even frequenting some goth night clubs in my younger days. When I heard that The Sisters of Mercy …

Back in 2017, I was fortunate enough to be able to cover the 2017 Loudwire Music Awards. Lots of big names in the rock and metal scene were nominated and showed up. Getting to see Tony Iommi was a personal highlight of the night for me. But one band that…

Crafting an new album can be a challenge for some bands. Writing, constructing, and recording are all entire processes in and of themselves. Some bands can write a new album every year to bring new music to the masses. Other bands like to take a bit more time to fine…

The West is back. That was the statement GTX and WestWorld made when they presented Volume 1 of “The Lot”. This event series brings battle rap back to its rawest form: outside, in a private parking lot, no stage, no mics, and in the pit format. In addition, the event…