The sun was still hanging over the black mesa when Australia’s King Parrot exploded onto the stage—forty-odd minutes of whiplash hardcore-grind, spit-take humor, and constant motion. It was the right kind of chaos to jolt the early crowd awake and set the table for the night’s heavier feasts. Then cameContinue Reading
Metal Forth is BABYMETAL’s boldest and most ambitious release to date—a vibrant journey that defies expectations and reshapes the boundaries of metal collaboration. The album opens with the grand, genre-blending track “From Me To U,” featuring Poppy, and concludes with the powerful, stadium-ready anthem “White Flame.” It serves as bothContinue Reading
The Summer of Slaughter 2025 tour turned Starland Ballroom into a battleground of sweat, riffs, and raw aggression as five punishing acts laid the groundwork for an explosive night headlined by the legendary Hatebreed. Adding to the brutality are supporting acts like Gridiron, Incite, Sworn Enemy, Snuffed on SightContinue Reading
The first run of the Sessanta Tour was a monumental celebration of Maynard James Keenan’s 60th birthday, uniting three of his most distinct musical projects—A Perfect Circle, Primus, and Puscifer—on a single stage for an unprecedented collaborative experience. This wasn’t merely a concert series; it was a masterclass inContinue Reading
Jimi Hendrix’s career, though tragically brief, left an indelible mark on the history of music. Rising to prominence in the mid-1960s, Hendrix formed the Jimi Hendrix Experience with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell, releasing the groundbreaking debut album Are You Experienced in 1967. His fusion of blues,Continue Reading
Apocalyptica, the Finnish symphonic metal band known for their innovative fusion of classical music and heavy metal, has earned a stellar reputation over the course of their career. Formed in 1993, the group originally gained attention for their instrumental metal covers of Metallica songs, performing them with cellos inContinue Reading
Last night’s installment of Christmas Burns Red was nothing short of electric, leaving fans buzzing with adrenaline and holiday spirit. The crowd erupted as August Burns Red headlined their signature event, delivering a mesmerizing performance packed with bone-shattering riffs, explosive breakdowns, and an unparalleled stage presence. The room wasContinue Reading
August Burns Red’s annual Christmas Burns Red Festival in Lancaster, PA, has become a cherished holiday tradition within the metalcore and hardcore communities. Launched in 2010, the festival celebrates the band’s Pennsylvania roots and their strong connection to their fanbase. What began as a single-day event at a localContinue Reading
Megadeth has been a monumental force in the heavy metal scene since their formation in the early 1980s. As pioneers of thrash metal, their intricate blend of complex guitar riffs, aggressive tempos, and politically charged lyrics helped shape the genre alongside contemporaries like Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. The band’sContinue Reading
Following two nights of sold-out shows in Washington, D.C. at the 9:30 Club and The Atlantis, All Time Low played their biggest hometown headlining show at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland as the final stop on their All Time Low Forever Tour. Kicking off the evening was CanadianContinue Reading