Architects Close Strong After HOLYWATR and ERRA Shake the Crowd
HOLYWATR Moody, loud, and soaked in attitude—HOLYWATR wasted no time setting the tone. Their frontman, a self-styled figure who simply goes by Holy, strutted onstage in a shirt that said “brat,” and he fully embodied it. From the moment they launched…
Mad With Power Fest 2025: A Retro-Infused Power Metal Odyssey
From the moment I stepped inside, it was clear: Mad With Power Fest is not your typical metal show. It’s a full-blown portal—where power metal anthems, retro arcade nostalgia, and a tight-knit, welcoming…
PRESIDENT – “Fearless” | Track Thoughts
Been sitting with Fearless for a few days now. Still not sure where I fully land on it—but that says a lot, because most songs don’t keep me thinking this long. On the surface, it hits hard. The breakdowns are clean, the transitions feel…
Hippie Sabotage: Beautiful Chaos and Bass Therapy
The moment the Saurer brothers stepped on stage, it was full tilt. With their signature blend of electronic and hip-hop, the duo turned The Fillmore into a bass-heavy dreamscape. They kept the energy unpredictable, alternating between the decks and…
Anees Brings Healing, Hype, and Heart to Minneapolis
There’s something about Anees that just clicks. Maybe it’s the energy, maybe it’s the honesty, maybe it’s the fact that the dude left law school behind to chase music and somehow made that leap feel like a spiritual calling. Whatever it is—Minneapolis…
While She Sleeps Unleash Chaos and Catharsis
Few bands in modern metalcore can command a stage with the unrelenting energy and conviction of While She Sleeps, and their recent show at Skyway Theatre in Minneapolis proved exactly why they’ve become a cornerstone of the genre. Kicking off the night…
