5.16.19

by Linda Carlson - May 26, 2019

Article & Photographs by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Slayer continues their Final World Tour, this fifth leg touring with Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth and Lamb of God. The band is offering fans a final opportunity to experience the thrash metal giant’s heart-pounding rhythms, gut-wrenching lyrics and electrifying performance. On this night

Like A Storm // Live @ Bogarts // 2.16.19

by Linda Carlson - February 21, 2019February 21, 2019

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Like A Storm celebrated their first Cincinnati headlining performance on February 16, 2019. The crowd at Bogarts welcomed the rock foursome, two of whom (Chris Brooks and Zach Wood) this night suffered from Type A flu. Indeed, the previous night’s show in Pittsburgh was

Sevendust & Tremonti // Live @ The NorVA // 2.9.19

by Wendy Podmenik Darugar // Glenn Woodell - February 15, 2019

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Sevendust and a slew of metal/ rock bands held another sold out show at the NorVA, which made for an intense evening of music that hit the spot for attendees suffering from the winter blahs. Originally slated to co-headline with Clutch in

Metallica // Live @ US Bank Arena // 1.30.19

by Linda Carlson - February 4, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – In 2016, Metallica performed at the AT&T stadium on the eve of the Super Bowl, a concert that was ultimately dubbed, “Too Heavy for Halftime.” There’s a reason for that clever billing…a Metallica concert is unlike any other. It rocks in ways

Cannibal Corpse // Live @ The Vogue // 11.29.18

by Linda Carlson - December 6, 2018December 7, 2018

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – You can’t get much more intensely metal than Cannibal Corpse’s current tour, now winding down, with Hate Eternal and Harm’s Way. The combined darkness and raw power of these bands make for an evening of collective release. Chicago’s industrial hardcore Harm’s Way was

With Confidence // Live @ The Masquerade // 11.27.18

by Andrea Chvatal - December 6, 2018

Article and Photos by: Andrea Chvatal Atlanta, GA — Rounding out the Thanksgiving weekend, With Confidence and friends rocked The Masquerade during their American cross-country line up for the Love and Loathing in Paradise Tour. To open the evening, we had the up and coming indie pop-rock band from Myrtle Beach, Small Talks.

Ghost // Live @ the Palace Theater and @ the Murat Theatre // 10.29 and 10.30.18

by Michael W. Bright - November 5, 2018November 5, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright and Linda Carlson LOUISVILLE and INDIANAPOLIS- You gotta believe that Ghost is one of the most covered and photographed bands on tour for the past several years. Why? There is their collection of four studio albums that have climbed steadily up the album charts

Cane Hill // Live @ The Garage // 10.14.18

by Andrea Chvatal - October 24, 2018

Article and Photos by: Andrea Chvatal Burnsville, MN — Last weekend after the first snowfall of the year covered the ground, Cane Hill and friends warmed everyone up at The Garage on their self-titled tour stop in Minnesota. For this stacked line-up, we had two local Twin Cities opening bands. The first was

Whitechapel // Live @ Bogarts // 8.10.18

by Linda Carlson - August 19, 2018

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – A short walking distance from the University of Cincinnati, Bogarts has been a staple of live music and entertainment since 1980. On August 10, the venue hosted an evening of deathcore metal bands, beginning with Deadculture, a local Cincinnati/Dayton band. Formed in July 2017,

Slayer // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 6.6.18

by Linda Carlson - June 11, 2018

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – It’s the end of an era. Slayer, the thrash metal band that captivated loyal fans through nearly four decades of rising riffs, raging lyrics and heart-pounding concerts, are making their way through their Final World Tour, along with an incredible supporting lineup: Lamb of God, Anthrax, Behemoth and Testament.