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by Linda Carlson - March 20, 2024

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – MonkeyGoose Magazine had the special opportunity to cover Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) twice on the third leg of their “Life Is But A Dream....” North American Tour, featuring support from Sullivan King and Poppy. The tour is promoting the band’s eighth studio album,

August Burns Red // Live @ Bogart’s // 12.6.23

by Linda Carlson - December 9, 2023

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Although August Burns Red (ABR) was nearing the end of their 10th anniversary “Rescue & Restore” fall tour when they played in Cincinnati, there were absolutely no signs of tour fatigue in the band’s performance or enthusiasm. In the 20 years since ABR’s

Mudvayne // Live @ Ruoff Music Center // 8.8.23

by Linda Carlson - August 15, 2023

Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Mudvayne’s Psychotherapy Sessions 2023 Tour is stacked with five heavy metal bands that bring metal magic to fans seeking release. To accommodate the impressive lineup, the first band hit the stage at 5:30PM. California’s female fronted Butcher Babies started the evening, featuring Heidi

Underoath // Live @ Old Forester Paristown Hall // 7.17.23

by Michael W. Bright - August 2, 2023August 3, 2023

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville KY- In a captivating concert at the Old Forester Paristown Hall on July 17, genre evolving metalcore, emo-alternative, screamo, formerly Christian (a label they discarded around 2006) American rock band, Underoath, showcased their blend of full-frontal instrumentation, emotionally charged lyrics, and visceral power.

Michael Schenker Group // Live @ Bogarts // 10.29.22

by Michael W. Bright - November 10, 2022November 11, 2022

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Cincinnati, OH—How can a 67 year-old heavy metal guitarist be fronting a 50th Year Anniversary tour? Michael Schenker began working with his brother’s band, the Scorpions, when he was only 11 years old, and joined officially when he was 17. That’s how! As part

Trivium // Live @ Brady Music Center // 10.21.22

by Linda Carlson - October 26, 2022October 27, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – What a tremendous night for intense metal music in downtown Cincinnati. The Deadmen and Dragons Tour 2022 lineup was beyond fierce, and the crowd was ready for some serious head-banging and moshing. First on the stage was Khemmis, formed in 2012 in Denver, Colorado.

Lamb of God // Live @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park // 9.26.22

by Linda Carlson - October 2, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – The outdoor concert season is winding down, and on this evening, fans of heavy metal gathered to experience four metal bands: Suicide Silence, Baroness, Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God. The evening air was chilled, but that didn’t dampen the heat of

Wednesday 13 // Live @ Elevation 27 // 9.21.22

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 23, 2022

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Woodell VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Keeping perfectly in theme for the upcoming Halloween season, Wednesday 13 arrived in Virginia Beach to terrify us and haunt our memories. This long-established icon of the horror-punk genre is touring with his bandmates to promote their 9th studio album, Horrifier.

Anthrax 40th Anniversary Tour // Black Label Society // Live @ Brady Music Center // 8.15.22

by Linda Carlson - August 20, 2022

Article & photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Anthrax is currently touring to celebrate an impressive milestone: 40 years of bringing thrash metal to the world. OK, actually 41 years, but let’s just keep the party going! Formed in 1981 in New York City, Anthrax is included with Metallica, Slayer and Megadeath

Machine Head // Live @ The Mercury Ballroom // 2.12.20

by Michael W. Bright - February 22, 2020

Article and Photos by Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY-- Machine Head put it all out there. This night’s show marked four months into the band's Burn My Eyes 25th Anniversary tour, celebrating the release of their debut album, 1994's, Burn My Eyes, an album roundly hailed as one landmark in metal history. To mark