By Kenny Brown Korean rock band Rolling Quartz are currently travelling the U.S. and Canada on their 'Stand Up' tour. This is the second tour for the band who debuted in 2020. The band (Arem, Iree, Hyunjung, Yeongeun, and Jayoung), put on a fantastic performance for a packed crowd at Charlotte NC's Heist Brewery and... 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 →
Dan Russell-Pinson – May 2, 2025 Formed in 1983 and still going strong 42 years later, Melvins took the stage at Underground Charlotte last night for an unforgettable set of pure rock power. Also on the bill were co-headliners Napalm Death and support from North Carolina's Weedeater. As a special surprise Andy the Doorbum kicked off... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Saturday night at The Music Yard felt like stepping into a musical vortex where saxophone solos coexist with hot tubs and apologies about cobbler. Kendall Street Company rolled into Charlotte with the kind of energy that turns casual concertgoers into die-hard fans and left no face... 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 →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Sometimes you come across a band whose fans all unanimously agree the group is going to be huge one day. Doom metal act REZN are one of those bands. The group has been making a name for themselves over recent years, coming through NYC for several headline shows, as... 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 →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — If you’ve been keeping an eye on Eggy, you already know they’re riding a serious wave. The Connecticut-based quartet pulled into Charlotte on their "Here & Now" tour and brought the Visulite Theatre to life with two sets of wildly creative, genre-bending magic. Eggy opened with... 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 →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Wednesday night was unusually cold for April in NYC. With temperatures dropping below 40 degrees fahrenheit, almost everyone on the street was dressed in winter jackets, scarves, and gloves. That didn’t stop art rock band FACS from packing out TV Eye with fired-up, devoted fans. The Chicago-based trio is... Continue Reading →
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