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Folk Metal Finns Take Over Wooly’s – 3/8/25
Have you ever wondered what would happen when you have 2 Finnish Folk Metal bands, a flock of Norwegian Folk Metal flamingos, and a Taiwanese Folk Metal artist all on tour in North America together? Well, the large crowd at Wooly’s learned you’ll get a night filled with traditional instrumentation, lots of accordions, a world…
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Cold Shock At CSPS – 1/11/25
Metal fans from Cedar Rapids & surrounding areas came en masse to see an assortment of heavy hitting death metal bands from around the Midwest. The night was filled with mosh pits, crowd surfing, blown out knees & a suffocating amount of smoke for the crowd that packed the small void that is the Black…
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Holiday Headbangers: The Ultimate Rock & Metal Christmas Playlist
Are you tired of hearing the same old Jingle Bells and Frosty the Snowman on constant repeat everywhere you go over the holiday season? Well, it’s time to ditch the sleigh bells and crank up the volume! Over the years, rock and metal bands have embraced the holiday spirit as well. From headbanging cover renditions…
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Night of the Living Shred at Moco 10/26: Dreamthief, TV Cop & Nobletiger
Curious what you missed out on at Moco on 10/26? Well I’ve got the run down and images for you! The event began with Nobletiger taking the stage. This was their last show of the year and they put on a great one. Their unique blend of shoegaze and post-hardcore provided a textured set you…
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Finnish Thrashers MUTANT BLAST New Lyric Video “Alone in the Wasteland” Off New Album “Soulsteeler”
Welcome to the wasteland! “Alone in the Wasteland” is the latest lyric video from Finnish thrashers Mutant Blast‘s new album “Soulsteeler” released this past September on Rockshots Records. This grooving and hard-hitting track is set in a post-apocalyptic world, capturing the struggle for survival in a harsh, unforgiving environment. The song combines thrashing riffs, tight grooves, and powerful vocals, delivering a…
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Canadian Proggers THE WRING Showcases Riffs and Fingerwork On New Guitar Video “Blur” + New Album “Nemesis” Out Now!
New Album “Nemesis” Out Now! via WormHoleDeath Records The Wring – Album Lineup – L-R – Kyle Brian Abbott – Drums, Don Dewulf – Guitars, Reggie Hache – Bass, Vocals & Keyboards Canadian proggers The Wring released their much-anticipated fourth studio album “Nemesis” this past September. This album marks a significant step in the band’s journey, showcasing a more…
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Dead Icarus, Feat. ex-Atreyu Singer Alex Varkatzas, Share “1 Million Days” Video
HORROR-INSPIRED VISUAL ARRIVES JUST IN TIME FOR THE CREEPY SEASON! Watch Here! DEBUT ALBUM ZEALOT OUT OCTOBER 31 VIA MNRK HEAVY BAND FEATURES FORMER ATREYU VOCALIST ALEX VARKATZAS + ENTERPRISE EARTH’S GABE MANGOLD + BRANDON ZACKEY Dead Icarus, the new band of former Atreyu lead vocalist and Gold-selling artist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth and Brandon Zackey, recently announced…
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Review: God of the Godless by Temple of Dread
The German old school Death Metal-ers Temple of Dread, have returned again to bring their thrashy riffs with the recent release of God of the Godless, only 1 year after their most recent release Beyond Acheron’s. For the readers that may also be new to Temple of Dread, since 2017 the band has been honing…
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Rival Sons and Clutch Rock the Val Air Ballroom – October 1, 2024
The Two-Headed Beast tour roared into the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, with co-headliners Rival Sons and Clutch delivering a night packed with raw energy and unfiltered rock. The historic venue, with its intimate setting, was the perfect backdrop for a show that leaned heavy into both bands’…
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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…
