Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor At this point in their careers, all three acts on The Rise of Rock Tour know exactly what they are. No surprises, no reinventions, just a night built around hard rock staples and veteran performers doing what they do best. At Truist Field on May 14, the package delivered... Continue Reading →

Photo by: Adrian Buckmaster Design - Ann Nikolaenko; Interview by Valkyrie Lofgren The Klezmatics are celebrating 40 years with the release of their latest album, We Were Made for These Times. Building on labor anthems and protest songs, We Were Made for These Times combines Yiddish folk song with jazz, Black gospel, and Latin-American rhythms... Continue Reading →

Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor The Chaos and Carnage Tour rolled through The Fillmore Charlotte on May 12 with a noticeably altered lineup after Thy Art Is Murder dropped off the tour due to a medical emergency. What remained was still a stacked night of deathcore and death metal, even if the turnout never... Continue Reading →

Photos & review by Justin Doan Deathcore giants Lorna Shore performed to an energetic sold out crowd this past week at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. The tour stop was part of their current 2026 North American Tour covering a large amount of the United States and portions of Canada. Having recently released their... Continue Reading →

Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor There’s a different kind of energy that comes with the first night of a tour, and Coheed and Cambria brought plenty of it to The Senate on May 11 for the opening date of the This Is Our War Tour. The run comes during off days from the band’s... Continue Reading →

Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Ashnikko brought a packed house to The Fillmore Charlotte on May 8 for the Smoochies Tour, with support from Googly Eyes and Royal & the Serpent. Before doors even opened, the line wrapped around the block, setting the tone for the night. Fans showed up in full force dressed... Continue Reading →

Photos & Review by Justin Doan Indie rockers, Krooked Kings brought their "In Another Life" tour to the Backroom of Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, North Carolina this past Friday night. The 5-piece band, hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah have launched into popularity amongst the indie and alternative rock scenes over the past few years.... Continue Reading →

Photos & Review by Justin Doan Every now and then, the music community is blessed with a music festival that transcends what these types of events are all about and High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina is no exception. There of course are the multiple talented artists that grace the stages throughout the... Continue Reading →