I first met the guys in Surefire a few years back in 2023, working a show with them at The Annex in Madison, WI. That was the first time I…
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Dayseeker’s Most Haunting Work Yet — A Descent Into The Dark Side
There’s a gravity that comes with every new release from Dayseeker. They’ve never been a band that hides behind pretty words or empty hooks. They tear their pain out by…
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…
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 community fuse into something completely…
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…
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…
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…