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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Berzerkus Fest: Lamb of God – Black Label Society – Down – Suicidal Tendencies – Zakk Sabbath, and More Live at Northwell Theater

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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 →


CONCERT REVIEW: Acid Bath – Obituary Live at The Rooftop at Pier 17

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Acid Bath Pier 17 and Freedom Tower 2026There 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 →


CONCERT REVIEW: Dimmu Borgir – Suffocation – Hulder Live at Palladium Times Square

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Dimmu Borgir’s The Grand Serpent Rising Tour kicked off on August 7 at The Palladium Times Square, and New York marked the occasion the only way it knows how. As the doors opened, the Times Square sky split open and dropped a full downpour, a cleansing for everyone waiting to get in. If you needed a sign that something significant was about to happen inside, this city provided one.

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