live reviews

Raven is currently touring for the 40th anniversary of their classic album “Wiped Out.” We caught them and Riot Act (ex-Riot members) laying waste in Washington state.

We stopped at McHenry’s Epic Deli for a nourishing show of everything from post-metal to crossover thrash-check out a live report and read an interview with Adam Thorsness (Barren Heir, Thieves, Bovice)

Read a detailed report on the band’s recent show in Massachusetts and check out a ton of photos.

Hot on the release of their album “Dimensional Bleed,” Arizona “loud heavy pretty noises” group Holy Fawn hit Saint Vitus Bar in NYC last Saturday with some other strange, heavy bands as support. Read about the show and check out photos.

Unable to tour for the release of their previous album ‘NO,’ Boris is in the midst of a US tour for ‘Heavy Rocks (2022)’ and is making up for lost time. Read about their recent NYC show and see remaining North American tour dates here.

The atypical electronic-meets-heavy metal act joined forces with two other acts fusing heavy music and electronic music at Irving Plaza – HEALTH and Street Sects. Check out photos here, and we’re giving away tickets to the Chicago date on Monday, too.

The Swedish melodic death metal band played through their classic album “Slaughter of the Soul” as part of their recent tour set, supported by a pair of powerhouse acts. Check out photos and read more here.

Jeff Treppel recounts his experience in the wild, surreal realms of Psycho Las Vegas’s 2022 incarnation — plus, check out tons of photos from the fest.

Progressive metal mainstays Symphony X brought Haken and Trope to Park West in Chicago for an evening of progressive metal. Read our live review and look at exclusive photos of all three acts.

Read a report of The Body’s recent show at Saint Vitus Bar in New York City and check out a few photos.