EP REVIEW: Horns and Hooves – Spectral Voyeurism


The two renowned Extreme Metal labels Stygian Black Hand and Invictus Productions are collaborating this time to release the anticipated mini-album coming from the ever-gnarly unholy trinity Horns & Hooves, entitled Spectral VoyeurismContinue reading


Riot Fest Announces its Return to Chicago’s Douglass Park After an Initial Move


After deliberations with the Mayor of Chicago’s office, the Chicago Park District’s leadership, and Alderwoman Monique L. Scott, Riot Fest has decided to relocate the festival from the SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview back to its original home at Chicago’s Douglass Park. This is effective immediately for the 2024 festival! Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Aivvass – Spiritual Archives


The occult has a questionable history in Rock music, as it is typically used for window dressing with little substance behind it. Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: Creed – Three Doors Down – Finger Eleven Live at PNC Bank Arts Center


The Summer Of 99 tour is coming around and if you remember that summer, you remember that Creed was one of the biggest acts around. Riding a wave of popularity from their first album, My Own Prison (Blue Collar Records) and weeks away from the release of Human Clay (Wind-up Records), Creed could do no wrong. However, at some point, it became popular to hate Creed more than Nickelback. This was in part due to lead singer Scott Stapp’s substance abuse problems and a bit of the fame going to their heads. Ten years sober now, Stapp is back on top of his game and touring with friends Three Doors Down, and Finger ElevenContinue reading


Better Lovers Books a UK Headline Tour with Frontierer, and Greyhaven


Photo credit: Gabe Becerra

Photo credit: Gabe Becerra

Better Lovers, a band that didn’t even exist just 16 months ago, and have rapidly risen to prominence with two blistering tours across North America and a pair of overseas treks, playing for sold-out crowds and featuring prominently on 2024’s most prestigious European festivals, release their debut album, Highly Irresponsible, on Oct. 25 via SharpTone Records.Continue reading


The Black Moods Drop Their New Documentary “500 Days of Silence” Ft. Corey Taylor, Sammy Hagar, and More



Rock trio, The Black Moods, have just released their brand new documentary, 500 Days of Silence, produced in collaboration with Steelhorse Entertainment. The film – featuring appearances from artists such as Corey Taylor, Jim Adkins, Sammy Hagar, Rick Springfield, Kevin Cronin, and more – chronicles the band’s origin story, and the challenge of the live music shutdown. Find out more in the article below.
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Jimmy Eat World Celebrate Double Anniversary with Live Vinyl Editions of Their Albums “Futures” and “Surviving”



For alternative rock band, Jimmy Eat World, 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of their fifth studio album, Futures (Interscope Records), and the 5th anniversary of their 10th studio album, Surviving (RCA Records). To commemorate, and to close out their three-chapter series, the Arizona quartet has made Futures: Phoenix Sessions (Chapter V) and Surviving: Phoenix Sessions (Chapter X) available on vinyl for the first time, via Exotic Location Recordings. Both are due out Fall 2024. Find more details below.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Radar Festival 2024 – Part I Live at O2 Victoria Warehouse


 

Back for its 4th iteration and 2nd time in Manchester’s own O2 Victoria Warehouse, Radar Festival has returned to provide a wide array of progressive rock and metal performances for the masses again. With no clashes between either of the 2 stages, this gave audiences the ability to see all of the acts on the bill.Continue reading