Live Reviews

The Ashes of the Leviathan tour roared into the Kia Forum on August 21, 2024, transforming the venue into a metal mecca for fans eager to celebrate the 20th anniversaries of Lamb of God’s Ashes of the Wake and Mastodon’s Leviathan.

The El Rey was electric as Militarie Gun headlined a highly anticipated return to Los Angeles, making it the band’s first show in the city in a year. The venue was filled with excitement from start to finish, thanks to a stellar line up of punk and hardcore acts that set the tone for an unforgettable night.

The stage was immersed in moody darkness with large visuals in the background and only strobing, backlit lights on the band members for an immersive experience that complemented the pulsating music and lively stage performance. 

Twin Temple really decked the hells with their enchanting Saturnalia Solstice special. With no shortage of shimmying witches and sexy cat marionettes, Twin Temple Presents: A Magickal Tale of Krampus Night turns a wholesome, jolly holiday into a total spookshow, rife with whimsical vintage nostalgia and over-the-top camp.

To preserve and celebrate the legacy of one of the greatest vocalists in rock and metal history, the Dio Returns tour features a holographic...

“Enter the Necrophaze, there’s no mercy for you!” That quote perfectly sums up a Wednesday 13 show—no mercy. Outburn was front and center for the kick off of the tour. Because this show is the opening night of the band’s month long run with Nuclear Blast label mates The 69 Eyes, no one knows exactly what to expect and the fan's level of excitement is immeasurable.

The second leg of Bayside’s 25th anniversary The Errors Tour stopped in Anaheim for two nights at the House of Blues. Opening both nights was Chicago pop punk band Smoking Popes.

It has been over 10 years since My Chemical Romance performed in Connecticut, last hitting the state in 2011 with Blink-182. Fans have been waiting for this night to come after a break up, a reunion, and the tour being postponed.

Living Dead Girl put on a no-frills Christmas acoustic performance with proceeds benefiting the Lakefield Animal Welfare Society in Peterborough, Ontario. Consisting of one half of Living Dead Girl—vocalist Rennick and guitarist John Ellis—playing a couple of acoustic versions of songs from the band’s upcoming album.

The biggest question on the minds of those who haven’t seen Zeal & Ardor live is if the music will translate well from record to stage.