Seeing Fabio Frizzi a second time doesn’t hit any less hard. The Italian composer brought his Frizzi 2 Fulci concert to TV Eye in Ridgewood, Queens, on September 23 as part of his Fall 2026 North American tour, and walking back into that room felt like stepping into a very specific, very welcome kind of darkness.
Zakk Wylde brought Berzerkus to Northwell Jones Beach Theater on August 29 for the festival’s New York debut, its third overall outing following the 2024 edition, and delivered on every bit of its promise. Hosted by metal broadcaster and personality Mark Strigl (VH1), SiriusXM), the day built out a full festival footprint beyond the stage with a car show, a strongman competition, a hot sauce-eating competition, the Ride for Dime tribute, and additional attractions across the grounds. I arrived in time for Dark Chapel and cannot speak to those activations firsthand, but the lineup on that stage carried the day completely on its own. Continue reading
There were supposed to be three bands on the bill at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City, but the night took an unexpected turn before the first note was played. Thou had to cancel their appearance due to a family emergency, leaving Acid Bath and Obituary to carry the night. While losing Thou was disappointing, what remained was still one hell of a double bill. Continue reading