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The Juggernaut @ Cedar River Landing
On 8/17, some local metal bands took the stage outdoors at Cedar River Landing and a group of dedicated followers showed up to rock out and enjoy some great music and good company. Each band brought their own unique sound and characteristics to their sets and proved their worth to any newcomers. Guilty of Treason…
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Lights! Lasers! Robots! The Flaming Lips Live In Cedar Rapids
It was a chaotic day for a concert, with the show originally being scheduled outdoors at McGrath Amphitheatre before being moved indoors at Alliant Energy PowerHouse due to potential severe weather. And boy, did severe weather arrive! Two hours before the show began, we had multiple confirmed tornadoes in the county and within city limits.…
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1st Annual Cliffbanger – Dreamthief, Hardship, Neck Wrung & The Slow Retreat
Were you not able to attend the 1st annual Cliffbanger at Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill last night? Then live vicariously through the images I captured that night of Dreamthief, Hardship, Neck Wrung & The Slow Retreat! Dreamthief Hardship Neck Wrung The Slow Retreat
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Attila & Born of Osiris – The Angels & Villains Tour Arrives In The Quad Cities
The crowd was pouring with energy on 5/23 at the Capitol Theatre in Davenport, ready to mosh & party with the bands on The Angels & Villains Tour. And what a line-up we had that night! Kicking things off were Seattle-based Extortionist, fresh off the release of their new album, Devoid of Love & Light.…
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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,…
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Review: Lower Feeling – Rarity
Ontario-born Post-Hardcore band Rarity has been a mainstay in the Canadian scene since 2014. Starting off with the EP Alive In Your Eyes shortly after signing with Rise Records before moving onto their first album I Couldn’t Be Weaker. Deftly combining catchy pop punk melodies with harder-hitting post-hardcore breakdowns, the band received much acclaim with…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
