Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown Tommy's Pub was loud, packed, and full of energy last Saturday as Columbia, South Carolina's Soda City Riot stopped by for a show with Charlotte legends No Anger Control and Occult Fracture. Occult Fracture, formed in 2020 by guitarist Mike Rot (Trash Room, Dead Regions, one3four), bassist Angel Rot... Continue Reading →
Charlotte hard rock/heavy metal band Death of August released their debut album Fear of the Unknown Friday, December 10. “The album title sums up much of what we deal with in life and particularly what we have been increasingly dealing with in our lives in recent times. Fear of the Unknown explores pushing through our... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Melanie Mae Bryan Winston-Salem, North Carolina pop-punk outfit No Scope’s second live show was almost a complete disaster. The 5-piece was set to play a local show at Local 506 in Chapel Hill, NC but their drummer, Preston, was unable to get the day off of work. They arranged a fill-in... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jason Robey The blues-based indie rock group, fronted by the sister duo of Megan and Rebecca Lovell, played an awe-inspiring show at the Neighborhood Theatre. Following the extended break from the road due to the pandemic, the band was in top playing form and high spirits as they played through a... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS-IgB_QajI “Save Me” is the latest video from North Carolina metalcore band StillSearching. The band is composed of Gabe Perez on Vocals, Alex Hughes onGuitar and Vocals, Jordan Hughes on Guitar and Vocals, Turner Thomas on Bassand Vocals, and Joshua Williams on drums. Their sound has been described as“2008 metalcore” and also “Warped Tour Monster... Continue Reading →
Seven Year Witch are a literal force of nature onstage and Wednesday night at Amos’ Southend in Charlotte, NC was no exception. Vocalist Aaron Langford mentioned getting over laryngitis and needing help to sing from the crowd on “White Horses” but it certainly wasn’t slowing him down. They are, by far, one of my favorite... Continue Reading →
If you're a Thrice fan you already know they recently released their 11th studio album, the fantastic Horizons/East. Thrice has been on the road the past couple weeks bringing that new music to excited crowds all over the country. They stopped by The Underground at The Fillmore Charlotte last week and all I can say... Continue Reading →
Anthony Green may be best known to most people as the vocalist for Circa Survive, but to his fans he's become loved as this kind, inspirational, and genuine voice of reason in troubled times. His endearing personality shined brightly during his recent stop at Amos' Southend in Charlotte, NC. The show was just him, his... Continue Reading →
On September 19th August Burns Red came through Raleigh at The Ritz to celebrate the ten year anniversary of their album “Leveler”. This tour consisted of Metalcore powerhouse bands such as Like Moths to Flames, Erra, and Fit For a King. Although the show was during the week, Raleigh sold out the event. Each band... Continue Reading →
Greenville, South Carolina band REdEFIND recently released their latest EP, Images. They create a unique blend of rock, metal, hardcore, and rap. Their powerful lyrics are infused with ambiguous political views that leave the songs open to interpretation for any listener, regardless of their affiliation. They have two solid EP’s under their belt already -... Continue Reading →
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