Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Sludge-gaze band Spotlights took a break from the studio last week to take the stage at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, NY. The band kicked off their first show of 2023 with the booming track “Seismic”, which led perfectly into the crunchy bass tones of “Part II”. The set only... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown This was a truly special evening full of hugs and tears and memories shared. In early November 2022 the Charlotte metal scene suffered a tragic loss with the passing of friend and brother Eddie Cousins. Eddie had been involved in and was a major supporter of the metal scene... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown Spending a Friday evening at The Milestone is always a great time, but wow, this particular Friday evening was insanely fun. I arrived at the venue about an hour before the show and had the pleasure of spending some time with the members of Plan B. I had caught... Continue Reading →
Photos by Aleshia Jenkins I PREVAIL PIERCE THE VEIL FIT FOR A KING
Photos and Writing by Joseph Prater It was a very cold and rainy December night. The show was sold out (much to my finances chagrin) a month before this evening. The line was wrapped around the block, every poor soul soaked to their undergarments. Once you are in the venue it was all good vibes... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by August Wyrick Hip-Hop/Rap artist Jake Hill made his way to Greensboro, NC, as part of his 2022 winter tour, joined by Belmont and Oliver Francis. The energy of the weekday crowd fueled the performers as they powered through injuries and illness. This was Jake Hill's first time visiting the Tar Heel... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Chloe Sarmiento With their co-headlining tour coming to an end, Yung Gravy and bbno$ gave Seattle a run for their money on a Wednesday night in the city. The duo showcased their takes on rap music with an 80s funk twist, as the sold-out venue shook from bass-boosted backing tracks and... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by August Wyrick Heavy metal band Loathe, from Liverpool, UK, performed a sold-out show at Greensboro, NC's Hangar 1819. They were joined by Static Dress, Omerta, and Unity TX. Loathe performed their second studio album, I Let It In and it Took Everything in its entirety to a packed room full of... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Last week, Covet brought their signature Math Rock sound to Brooklyn, NY. Even in the cold weather, there was a line of fans down the block well before doors opened for this sold out show at Brooklyn Made. The band opened their set with the melodic and flowing tune... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown "Thunder breaks the silence Of 500 men assembled on shore Gazing through the misty rain At the mountain not a mile away So dark and silent it stands there The mighty Amon Amarth Reaching for the cloudcloaked skies So grim and fearful in might" - Amon Amarth There will... Continue Reading →
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