By Colette Custin English genre-benders The The brought their Ensoulment tour to Chicago this week for a two- set performance that showcased frontman Matt Johnson’s versatility and passion for his band of nearly fifty years. Leaning all the way into the new album, the first set of the night delivered Ensoulment in its entirety,…
By Caitlin Schmidt Underoath’s “They’re Only Chasing Safety 20th Anniversary Tour” made a triumphant stop at the Majestic Ventura Theater on October 21, 2024, marking their first return to the venue since 2011. Celebrating two decades since the release of the iconic album, the band treated fans to it’s full performance, followed up by…
By Colette Custin Iron Maiden hit the Allstate Arena on Thursday, revisiting a fan-favorite period of their past on the aptly named Future Past tour. 1986’s Somewhere in Time was the focus this time around, and while it’s a record that the band rarely digs into outside of arena singalong “Wasted Years,” this time,…
By Byron Morris The “Dark Sun” Tour in Royal Oak caught my attention right away, especially with such a compelling lineup. Headlining the show was Dayseeker, known for their ambient metalcore sound, supported by the heavy-hitting Australian hardcore band Alpha Wolf. Also on the bill were the rising talents Catch Your Breath from Austin,…
