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Cloaked in darkness, a single robed figure appears with a smoking chalice. He makes his way across the stage, slowly but with purpose, fanning the sage over the stage and out toward the crowd as a near perfect silence envelopes the room. More appear in the mist, clad in robes, adorned with bells, bones, and antlers.

The date was November 28, 2021. The scene of the crime: Starland Ballroom in New Jersey. The Hip to Be Scared Severed Leg 2 Tour came slashing through, headlined by horror anthem juggernauts Ice Nine Kills with support from Bad Omens, Currents, and Fame on Fire.

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.

The underground death metal scene has never been stronger. Niche record labels that cater to this subgenre have been popping up from all over the world in the most unlikely places, such as Thailand (Brutel Productions), Mexico (Iron Blood and Death Corp.), Italy (I, Voidhanger Records), and even in the United States (Comatose, Lost Apparitions).

If you have been impacted by the recent events, take a break - there is a lot going on and sometimes we all just need a minute. Take that minute. Help the family of George Floyd. Fight for Breonna Taylor. Help the family of Ahmaud Arbery. Want to help protesters? Donate to one or more community bail funds. Visit Movement For Black Lives for additional ways you can help the cause. Want to connect with leaders building grassroots campaigns? Are you an ally and want to learn more? Here are some anti-racism resources.

The date is September 14th, 2018, pre-Covid. I’m standing alongside a group of my closest friends, about to watch one of my favorite bands in the world play a once in a lifetime reunion gig with two lead singers, three guitarists, and a whole lot of expectation.

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE OF 18TH & ADDISON’S NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BROKE DOWN IN BABYLON” ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM Eclectic pop rock duo 18th & Addison, composed of couple Tom and Kait Kunzman, joined forces with The Color Fred/ex-Taking Back Sunday’s Fred Mascherino to create their latest upbeat single and video “Broke Down in Babylon.”

May 12th saw the return of British metal act Cradle of Filth to the stage, albeit in a livestream sense. Proclaimed as the UK’s “most visionary and hellish outfit,” Cradle of Filth aimed to bring a semblance of a live performance to their adoring fans, having been off of the stage for well over a year.

It’s 2021, the job of a YouTube content creator has now gone beyond just creating funny videos. To remain relevant on YouTube, you must evolve from making plain videos to making quality videos that resonate with the question and feelings of your audience.

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR SHIELD OF WINGS’ DEBUT SINGLE “WETLAND” ONLY ON OUTBURN.COM Midwest American symphonic metal band SHIELD OF WINGS has emerged from their hiatus, and makes their thrilling entry into the new year with their debut single, “Wetland.”