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Forever Deaf, Again: Yazuka, Huntsmen, and Chicago’s Heavy Metal Champion Fest’s Return to Beat Kitchen (Live Report)
While 2020 didn't allow for Chicago's local-focused Forever Deaf Fest to celebrate its third year, it got that chance this past weekend. Check out photos + a recap of the night.
Returning to the Ritual: King Woman and Dreamcrusher at Saint Vitus Bar (Live Report)
King Woman and Dreamcrusher are sonically dissimilar, but both foster an atmosphere of near-religious proportions in their live performances. Read our live report on their show at Saint Vitus on Friday.
In the Shadow of Coronavirus (and Riot Fest): Wizard Rifle, The Decayed + Den at Beat Kitchen (Live Photos)
Is live music back? For now, and hopefully for much longer than that. Check out photos and a review of Portland experimental metal duo Wizard Rifle's stop in Chicago on their tour (they've got two upcoming dates supporting The Sword in New York).
Opeth & Graveyard at The Riviera (Live Review + Photos)
Two titans bring their own brands of psychedelic and progressive rock to Chicago's Riviera.
Lamb of God, Forever Invincible, Totally Nail Their Most Intimate Performance in Years (Randy Blythe Interview + Show Photos)
We caught Lamb of God's super-special Valentine's Day show at Chicago's House of Vans, a small skatepark warehouse dwarfed by the stadiums the band has been accustomed to. We also had the pleasure of speaking with frontman Randy Blythe before the set.
Mortiis, TOMB, and Magick Potion Bewitched Chicago (Live Review + Photos)
The dungeon synth overlord, a ritualized industrial black metal troupe, and power ambient duo cast spells on Reggie's Rock Club this past January 25th.
Heilung Absolutely Packed Chicago’s Riviera Theater Last Night (Live Review + Photos)
The band's tour seems to be going extremely well; last night's show in Chicago sold out, and the performance was top-notch, but over-cramped venue conditions led to some grumpy fans.
Sleep Christens the Dawn of Legal Weed in Illinois (Live Review + Photos, Chicago)
New Year's Eve in Chicago couldn't have been better (or hazier): legendary stoner doomers Sleep danked up Chicago's Thalia Hall on New Year's Eve, complete with a hotboxing astronaut at midnight.
Cattle Decapitation, Atheist, Vitriol, Gigan, and Immortal Bird @ Metro in Chicago (Live Review + Photos)
We caught one of the year's strongest lineups in Chicago where each band delivered full-force badassery in their own respective styles -- photos and set reviews inside.
Electric Wizard and Midnight @ The Fillmore, Philadelphia (Live Review + Photos)
The stoner doom masters lay thick fog over Philly as Midnight joins them in giving praise to metal's undying spirit; photos and live review inside.