Author: Hilary Mahoney
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Dashboard Confessional Live in Des Moines, IA: September 25, 2024 w/ Taylor Acorn & Boys Like Girls
On September 25,2024, I found myself at Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa, ready for a night of pop-punk nostalgia with Dashboard Confessional headlining, alongside Boys Like Girls and Taylor Acorn. The lineup promised a journey back to the early 2000s, and as someone whose formative years were soundtracked by these bands, I was Read more
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Judas Priest Brings the Metal to Cedar Rapids, Iowa: 9-21-2024 Concert Review
When it was originally announced that Judas Priest would be playing at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 22, 2024, some fans were worried because there was a decision to be made. It just so happened to fall on the same day as Knotfest, which many metal fans in the area Read more
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Exploring New Frontiers with Sound&Shape: An Interview with Ryan Caudle
Nashville’s dynamic rock trio, Sound&Shape, is set to redefine the boundaries of progressive rock with their new album, Pillars of Creation. The band consists of frontman and songwriter Ryan Caudle, drummer Ben Proctor, and bassist Pat Lowry. Pillars of Creation, releasing on May 24, 2024, showcases the band’s signature blend of rich melodies, intricate arrangements, Read more
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Canada’s Tech Death Pioneers DERELICT Debut Title Track From “Versus Entropy” And Reveal Album Art
L-R – Eric Burnet – Vocals, Guitar, Max Lussier – Guitar, Vocals, Sébastien Pittet – Bass, Tommy McKinnon – Drums After a twelve-year hiatus since their last full-length release, Montréal, Canada’s Derelict, pioneers of brutal melodic technical death metal, are back with a vengeance. Eric Burnet (vocals/guitar), Max Lussier (guitar/vocals), and Sébastien Pittet (bass) are joined Read more
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Brazil’s AURO CONTROL Unleash New Video “Not Alone feat. Jeff Scott Soto (Art Of Anarchy, SOTO, Sons Of Apollo)
New Album “The Harp” Out May 31st via Rockshots Records Rockshots Records is proud to present Auro Control, a new Brazilian band dedicated to excellent Prog/Power Metal. With its fast, precise, melodic, virtuous, and energetic sound, Auro Control delivers an amazing auditory experience that leaves a lasting impression. “The Harp” is an ambitious album, uniting the greatness of Power Metal with Read more
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LA Post-Punk Collective PETE REPEAT Releases Debut Album, Time Ruins Everything!
LA Post-Punk Collective PETE REPEAT Releases Debut Album, Time Ruins Everything!Watch The New Lyric Video For “Sugar Skull” Now! Los Angeles’ fiery new post-punk band PETE REPEAT has released their eagerly awaited, debut album, Time Ruins Everything, with WITHYN Records. Formed by punk rock aficionado Oren Cohen as a vessel for frustration during the pandemic, PETE REPEAT creates timeless post-punk that Read more
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Out Now! VIOLET ETERNAL Debut Album “Reload The Violet”
Out Now! VIOLET ETERNAL Debut Album “Reload The Violet” Album Guests – Takao (MinstreliX), Gabriel Guardian (IMMORTAL GUARDIAN), Timo Tolkki (ex-STRATOVARIUS) and more! Out now on Rockshots Records, Violet Eternal unveils their debut album “Reload The Violet”. Born out of the desire of two musicians from Italy and Japan to work with each other in creating a new melodic Read more
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SUNMANCER Unleashes Explosive Hardcore Single “Chasm Darkly” And Tour Dates w/ AUGUST BURNS RED
SUNMANCER Unleashes Explosive Hardcore Single “Chasm Darkly” And Tour Dates w/ AUGUST BURNS RED L-R: Ramon Rellum (Drums/Backing Vocals), Kyle Mazlik (Guitar), Justin Mazlik (Vocals), Dan Nelson (Bass), Jeremy Harlan (Guitar) Metallic hardcore heavy hitters Sunmancer are poised to shake the foundations of the metalcore scene with their latest video single “Chasm Darkly”. Known for their relentless energy Read more
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SOUND&SHAPE Debuts Anthemic Prog-Rock Single/Lyric Video”Don’t Make Me Make Believe”
SOUND&SHAPE Debuts Anthemic Prog-Rock Single/Lyric Video“Don’t Make Me Make Believe” New Album, Pillars Of Creation, Out May 24th Photo Credit: Brian Savage Nashville rock trio SOUND&SHAPE have revealed a new single, “Don’t Make Me Make Believe,” today from their forthcoming, eagerly awaited, 5th full-length album, Pillars of Creation, that’s out May 24th. Commenting on the new song, vocalist/songwriter Ryan Caudle says: “This is Read more
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Out Now! CHUNKED’s New Primitive Death Metal EP “Inhaling The Infestation”
Out Now! CHUNKED’s New Primitive Death Metal EP “Inhaling The Infestation” Is Nothing Short Of Rotten And Repulsive New EP “Inhaling the Infestation” Is Now Available On CD and Cassette From Gore House Productions L-R: Arian Mauk (Vocals), Cole Taylor (Drums), James Stone (Bass), Dustin Mauk (Guitar) Calling all knuckle-dragging, raw death metal fans! Prepare Read more
