Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Anberlin brought the Never Take Friendship Personal 20th Anniversary Tour to The Senate in Columbia, SC on May 28, drawing a strong crowd for a night built around nostalgia and some well-earned celebration of one of the band's most beloved albums. Watashi Wa Opening the evening was Watashi Wa,... Continue Reading →

Photos & writing by Justin Doan Florida metalcore band Wage War brought their "It Calls Me By Name Tour" to the Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina this past week. The tour, which features opening acts, Nevertel and Orthodox, is part of the band's current US tour in support of their latest EP of the same... Continue Reading →

Photos and review by Valkyrie Lofgren The Klezmatics put on a lively performance at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, MO this past Wednesday, May 20! Originally slated for January, the band was advised to reroute from Memphis to avoid getting stuck in severe snowstorms, and the show had to be rescheduled. It was... Continue Reading →

Knoxville was anything but quiet as Fit for a King brought their massive Spring tour through town alongside Invent Animate, ten56., and Acres. The stacked lineup transformed The Mill & Mine into a wall of breakdowns, emotion, and chaos as fans packed the downtown venue for one of the heaviest tours to hit East Tennessee... Continue Reading →

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 →