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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar VIRGINIA BEACH, VA: Wikipedia has no less than 27 different metal genres listed, not to mention sub-genres ad infinitum. The “Knotfest Roadshow” North American tour line up features four bands that cut across a healthy spread of metal. Leading the evening is Polish “extreme

The Contortionist // Live @ The Thompson House // 7.20.19

by Linda Carlson - August 2, 2019August 2, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Newport, KY – Just across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati OH lies Newport KY, home to a bustling entertainment district that boasts an aquarium, restaurants, gaming centers and music venues. The Thompson House sits directly across the street from an entertainment complex, and is

Slayer // Live @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center // 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 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