The Strand Ballroom & Theatre  Providence,RI  October 29,2025 By Adam Bakelman Lowlives Opening the night in Providence,RI was Lowlives , the British American grunge outfit signed to Spinefarm Records. With their gritty sound and undeniable stage presence, they set an energetic tone for what would become a night of unfiltered rock and roll. Frontman Lee Downer  led with raw, raspy vocals, the band kicked off their eight song set with two heavy hitters “ Freaking Out ,” the ti

Walls of Jericho  undeniably brought the heat to the intimate hometown show at The Shelter, with support from Frozen Ground , Wounded Touch , and Escalation of Force  on October 29, 2025.  Starting the night out strong with Escalation of Force , who brought hardcore riffs and crushing vocals to the table. This absolutely set the tone for the night ahead. Wounded Touch followed their set, which in my opinion, is a band every hardcore fan should keep on their radar. They genuin

October 24th — Nu-Metal legends Mudvayne  stopped in Montclair , New Jersey  at the historic Wellmont Theater  for a sold-out celebration of twenty-five years of  L.D. 50. The album was released on August 22, 2000, via Epic Records . When most people talk about Nu Metal, there’s no question that this band from Peoria, Illinois, stands at the forefront alongside Slipknot , Korn , and System of a Down . Add the equally legendary Static-X  (also celebrating 25 years of their deb

On Tuesday night, the New York indie rockers Arcy Drive brought their electric sound to The Waiting Room in Omaha, NE . They delivered a great performance of raw energy, with an emotional core. This tour was in support of their 2025 debut album, The Pit. Arcy Drive proved that they’re more than an up-and-coming indie rock band. They’re showing that they are a group that is finding their voice and sound in real time, and it’s been so fun to see how this band has progressed

I'm pretty eclectic when it comes to my music tastes. I was raised on country, slipped into the 2000s pop era, and then into the metal world. But, I still respect my country roots at times, and you can bet that if there's a country artist out there, they pass through my area and I love that. That's how I heard about Warren Zeiders, and that he was going to be bringing down the house at BECU Live! At Northern Quest casino. The energy was prickling and the night air finally fel

October 19th, 2025 — Canadian Metalcore veterans Counterparts  descended upon Sayreville, New Jersey  and transformed the legendary  Starland Ballroom  into the Church of Metalcore. With Split Chain , 156/Silence , and Thrown  joining the lineup, fans packed the venue on a brisk fall Sunday — primed to mosh, crowd surf. Kicking off the night were English Nu Metal newcomers Split Chain . Formed in 2023, the band is currently touring in support of their debut album Motionblur ,