Written and Photographed by Austin Spruill The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour featuring co-headliners Trivium & Bullet For My Valentine revisiting their respective modern classic albums "Ascendancy" and "The Poison," for a 20 year celebration came to a close in Raleigh, NC at the Red Hat Amphitheatre on Sunday night with support from heavyweights August Burns Red... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor On May 17, 2025, the walls of the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach shook under the weight of pure metal fury as Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Fit For A King, and Boundaries delivered a night of unrelenting energy. From start to finish, the lineup showcased a perfect blend... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by : Jennifer Selbig @Selx.Rot.and.Reverb.Media From the dyed black hair to the sunbeams glinting off sweat-soaked black denim, the teenage angst was still alive—just grown up now, with offspring hoisted onto shoulders and mini band tees in tow. The crowd erupted as Matty strode out, drumsticks in the air like weapons of... Continue Reading →
If one had walked into The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina on May 13th not knowing what artist was performing that night; they may have safely assumed they were at a hardcore show based on the crowds noticeable energy. However, the high-energy audience was in-fact there for the Indie-Rock/Americana band, The Crane Wives. This four-piece... Continue Reading →
Beneath the flickering industrial lights of The Mill & Mine, Knoxville's night was set ablaze on May 13th, as The Devil Wears Prada's "Metalcore Spring Break" tour rolled into town. Joined by Erra, Kingdom of Giants, and Acres, the venue transformed into a cauldron of chaos. The space became a melting pot of molten riffs... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor British metalcore heavyweights Bury Tomorrow and While She Sleeps brought their co-headlining U.S. tour to a close at The Underground in Charlotte on April 30, with support from rising Des Moines act Vended. Though the crowd was smaller than I would have expected for a tour finale, what they... Continue Reading →
Interview by Jolene Rheault https://youtu.be/p2doH6-m3EI Fuel the Scene sat down with Fireside Collective for a jam-packed conversation about what’s new and next for the progressive bluegrass crew. We dug into their decision to bring a drummer into the fold, got the scoop on their latest singles, swapped stories from their recent Colorado run, and teased what... Continue Reading →
Interview by Jolene Rheault https://youtu.be/nvadop36zcA Get ready, Charlotte—Octave Cat is coming in hot! We sat down with Jesse Miller (also of Lotus) to dive into the synth-soaked grooves and improvisational spirit that drive Octave Cat’s electrifying live sets. From vintage gear to modern jams, Jesse shares what fans can expect from their upcoming show and what... Continue Reading →
Photography and writing by Thom Hooper Celebrating 25 years of relentless energy and genre-defining metalcore, Killswitch Engage's 2025 tour is a testament to the enduring legacy of the band. With a lineup featuring the crushing sounds of Kublai Khan TX, the melodic intensity of Fit For A King, and the brute force of Frozen Soul,... Continue Reading →
If you are unfamiliar with Waylon Wyatt, the 18-year-old Arkansas songwriter who is set to graduate from high school this year, he has quickly made a name for himself. Signed to Darkroom Records, a label renowned for discovering Billie Eilish at the age of 14, Wyatt draws inspiration from various artists, including Tyler Childers, Hank... Continue Reading →
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