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Interview: IRON KINGDOM on Shadows and Dust, Creative Risk, and Keeping Heavy Metal Old School
Canadian heavy metal torchbearers Iron Kingdom are charging forward with Shadows and Dust, a record steeped in mortality, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of modern life. But despite listeners finding a powerful conceptual thread running through the album, the band… Read More ›
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MOONSHINE BANDITS, BIG MURPH, KELSEY LYNN, DIVERSITY OF O.N.E., LO-FI LOWDOWN @ Goldfield Trading Post – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone Lo-Fi Lowdown kicked off the night with a laid-back but confident set that eased the crowd into the evening. Their sound had a smooth groove that steadily pulled people in, setting a solid foundation for everything that… Read More ›
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Interview: “No Gimmicks, No Satan—Just Life”: RESTLESS SPIRIT Strip It Back to Their Core
When a band talks about a “distilled” version of their sound, it often means refinement—but for Restless Spirit, it’s something more instinctive. No overthinking, no chasing trends—just plugging in, jamming, and letting the music speak. With their new, self titled… Read More ›
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES, FROM ASHES TO NEW, TX2, AS DECEMBER FALLS @ Grand Sierra Resort – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone The drive out to the Grand Sierra Resort started like a victory lap — cloudy skies, empty roads, and me choosing the Civic Si over the Forester because if I’m going to carve mountain curves, I’m doing… Read More ›
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Watch a Full Set of HIGH ON FIRE Live In Sacramento, California
High on Fire played at The Blue Lamp in Sacramento, California, on February 22, 2008. This show was part of their early 2008 U.S. tour supporting their album Death is This Communion. Support Acts: A Life Once Lost, Intronaut, and… Read More ›
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GWAR, SOULFLY & KING PARROT @ Channel 24 – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone April 17th at Channel 24 felt like stepping into a venue that already knows what it wants to be, clean sightlines, strong sound, and a staff that actually seems invested in the experience. First time there, and… Read More ›