Walking into a venue and seeing a bunch of familiar faces is always a sign that I picked the right show to spend my night at. There were a lot of options on Friday night and, unfortunately, it was all... Continue Reading →
The Twin Cities have a lot of amazing venues, but there are some in the suburbs that I feel like are super underrated. The Myth is one of those. I know that it's not everyone's favorite place to see live... Continue Reading →
I recently went through my entire blog and logged all of my shows into concertarchives.org. This is my new favorite website. It keeps track of how many shows you've been to, all of the bands you've seen, and how many... Continue Reading →
I'm still trying to find my footing after an oddly "off" week. I was talking about it with my co-host on the radio show I do on Saturdays, and she confirmed that she had also had a bit of a... Continue Reading →
I've been feeling so far removed from the local metal scene lately, but I feel like I've been plunged back into it, especially after Saturday night's show at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in Saint Paul. It was a night of... Continue Reading →
If I’m being completely transparent, metal music is no longer my go-to. It used to be, but, honestly, I’m just not angry anymore. I still appreciate the artistry and sheer talent that goes into pulling off a flawless blast beat... Continue Reading →
I don't know how many times I have to tell people, but I am not a metalhead. I mean, I guess I listen to metal every once in a while, but when it comes to the daily playlists of my... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I regret falling out of the local Twin Cities metal scene. It was my home for so many years and I still have many friends in the scene but I took a step back. I can't tell you why... Continue Reading →
There were a lot of unfamiliar faces as I looked around Amsterdam Bar & Hall on Tuesday night. Usually, this wouldn't be a shock. I bounce between scenes and often wind up at shows that I know nothing about, so,... Continue Reading →