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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…
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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…
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An Unholy Communion With Goatwhore, Vitriol, Necrofier & Phantom Threat
Iowa City was packed on the eve of the highly anticipated Cy-Hawk game (sadly, the Hawks lost) on Friday night. While the college students were hitting the street to party non-stop, something different was brewing inside Gabe’s. Something dark, break-neck & evil. An evil invocation was beginning unbeknownst to the gleeful students & visitors surrounding…
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The Swarm Infests Wooly’s: Decade Of the Swarm Tour
A swarm of eager Deathcore & Metalcore fans descended onto Wooly’s on Thursday to participate in celebrating Signs of the Swarm’s 10 years of Deathcore legacy. As the infestation of fans gathered, the pop tunes of Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey & Chappell Roan filled the concert hall; a complete antithesis of what was to…
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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…
