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CONCERT REVIEW: Accept – Narcotic Wasteland Live At The Token Lounge

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Old school metal lovers gathered on the west side of Detroit last Saturday to witness the acclaimed and beloved band, Accept. Nestled on the borders of two of the city’s  burbs, The Token Lounge is a cozy-sized venue that has been serving Livonia, Westland, and beyond for over fifty years. Known for welcoming everyone from world famous bands to local artists down the street, this hallowed hall was a special spot to host the legendary German/American act. Touring for the first time in a while, Accept have been excited to promote their sixteenth full-length, Too Mean to Die (Nuclear Blast Records) that came out in 2021. Read our review here! Their show last weekend hit town near the end of their month-long North American run, and we Michiganders were happy to have them. 

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CONCERT REVIEW: Iron Maiden – Within Temptation Live at The DCU Center

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Iron Maiden brought its Legacy of the Beast world tour to the DCU Center in Worcester Massachusetts on October 17th. On this cold, rainy night thousands of Maiden fans were treated to an amazing show. Tour openers Within Temptation started the evening off with a powerful performance as the arena was filling to capacity. Vocalist Sharon den Adel’s phenomenal vocal range and stage presence got the audience amped up. Playing songs off their last album Resist,  fans sang along as loud as they could. I had never seen Within Temptation before tonight, but they absolutely gained a new fan. 

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CONCERT REVIEW: Carpenter Brut – Sierra Live at Brooklyn Steel 

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Deep in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn with a nice long walk from the train, I’ve finally made it to Brooklyn Steel for a night of French musical goodness. Carpenter Brut can be considered both the name of the keyboardist/mastermind who perfers to be anonymous and also the name of the group itself. Take your pick. Starting the two-band bill night was Sierra who is making her American debut on this tour. Her EDM and Darkwave tones set the vibe perfectly for this moody dance night. She also was the sole vocalist performing live at this show. Armed with her DJ rig, drum pads, and hypnotic beats; Sierra is someone I’d like to see again.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Judas Priest – Queensrÿche Live at MGM Music Hall 

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MGM Music Hall, Boston, MA 10/16/22

I guess the saying, “three times a charm,” holds true every so often. Judas Priest had to cancel their Boston area shows twice in a row on the last two attempts. Once because guitarist Richie Faulkner came within inches of his life a few dates before and the second time the show was canceled the day of due to Rob Halford being ill. Thankfully everyone is doing well now but after the second time I just assumed the show would never happen. Well clearly I was proven wrong. Moved to the newly opened venue by Fenway Park, The MGM Music Hall in Boston, the show went off without a hitch as part of their tour celebrating their more than 50 years as a band.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Wardruna – Live at Kings Theatre 

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After three long years the wait is finally over! Wardruna has landed on American soil once again, touring with new material from their 2021 release Kvitravn (Sony/By Norse Recordings). Wardruna, modern ambassadors of ancient Norse music, culture and lore tour with a full load of historical and traditional instruments including deer-hide framed drums, Lur, Tagelharpe, Kraviklyra, Tungehorn, and Jaw-Harp… just to name a few. This, combined with the stunningly unique venues they play worldwide ensures a live performance unlike any other.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Knotfest Roadshow: Slipknot – Crown The Empire – Ice Nine Kills Live at Germania Insurance Amphitheater

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As years pass by there is one thing you can count on and that is Slipknot putting in a hell of a live show! This year’s Knotfest Roadshow tour brought Crown The Empire, and Ice Nine Kills, bands that have been putting in the work to cement themselves firmly in the music industry over the years.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Sevendust – Nonpoint – Bastadane – Burden of The Sky Live at Hampton Beach Casino

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Sevendust came back to Hampton beach casino for another sold-out show on the third and final leg of the Animosity record tour. Sevendust in New England is always a great time. The band is loved in these parts and there is always a certain vibe in the room when they come to town. They played the album Animosity in its entirety.  

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CONCERT REVIEW: Five Finger Death Punch – Megadeth – The HU – Fire From The Gods Live at Xfinity Center

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Five Finger Death Punch last performed in Massachusetts in 2018 and it was long overdue for their return, tonight at the Xfinity Center. Supporting their latest record Afterlife (Better Noise Music), the band brought a huge, full-stage production, as they usually do. The set list was full of fan favorites. They sounded amazing and left everyone wanting more. Read our review of Afterlife here.

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CONCERT REVIEW: Behemoth – Arch Enemy – Carcass – Unto Others Live at  02 Apollo, Manchester 

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First time at the O2 Apollo, a lovely, antiquated venue, it has a very old-school theatre vibe to it, and as would become apparent for most sets tonight the sound and lighting were top-drawer.  Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: VOLA – Voyager – Four Stroke Baron Live at Rebellion 

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VOLA playing at Rebellion Manchester Credit: Rich Price

Opening up tonight were Nevada three-piece Four Stroke Baron, a band who are difficult to classify. Heavy slabs of groove-laden prog smash funkily across a packed audience. The set is marred only by the fact that in a couple of songs the singer notably loses his voice and the band without missing a beat goes on to deliver their first instrumental set from the dark smoke-laden stage of Rebellion and its notoriously bad lighting. Handling an awkward situation very well indeed they still delivered a solid and enjoyable set that had the audience’s heads bobbing along in time. 

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