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.
Six Feet Under and I have a history. Cancellations, rescheduled dates, shows that never came together. So watching them actually take the stage at The Gramercy Theatre on July 14 carried a specific kind of satisfaction that goes beyond just showing up to a death metal show. The Decades in the Grave Tour delivered, and it delivered on time and with care. Continue reading
The Wacken Metal Battle USA 2026 East Coast Finals took place on May 9 at The Woodshop in Brooklyn, New York. When the night ended, The Victorious Dead walked away with the title and a ticket to the San Diego finals. Continue reading