By John Faddis Testament delivered a crushing, no-frills thrash assault at Agora Theatre on March 25th in Cleveland, leaning into a setlist that balanced fan-favorite classics with darker, groove-heavy material.
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A Loud New Era: Colonial Theater’s Sound Upgrade Shines on a Night of Metal Mayhem – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone Thursday night at the Colonial Theater felt like a fresh start. It was the first show since the venue upgraded its sound system. There are still a few small issues to work out, but overall, it sounded… Read More ›
Metal Mayhem Upstairs: VICIOUS RUMORS Ignite A Secret San Francisco Storm – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone The upstairs room at DNA Lounge turns every show into something that feels like a secret gathering. No barricade, no distance—just a packed, low-lit space where the sound hits head-on and the bands feed off that closeness…. Read More ›
Loud, Sweaty, And Unstoppable: Goldfield Erupts In A Three-Band Rock Onslaught – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone The night at Goldfield felt like one of those classic “you had to be there” rock lineups—three bands, no filler, just straight-up volume, sweat, and a crowd ready to ride it from start to finish.
NARCOTIC WASTELAND @ DNA Lounge & Goldfield Trading Post – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone At DNA Lounge in San Francisco and the following night at Goldfield Trading Post, the rooms were still filling when Narcotic Wasteland took the stage to open both nights of the tour. Opening a metal show is… Read More ›
Bay Area Thrash Isn’t Dead—It Just Leveled DNA Lounge in a Full-Contact Metal Assault – Concert Review & Photos
By Christopher Crone The DNA Lounge became ground zero for a full-scale thrash detonation, proving once and for all that Bay Area metal isn’t living on nostalgia—it’s sharpening its blades. What unfolded wasn’t just a stacked lineup, but a generational… Read More ›