Supporting Atreyu on their twenty year anniversary tour, Whitechapel made an appearance at Mr. Smalls for the first time since their sophomore album (This is Exile) came out. So yes… it has been quite some time since Millvale has had the luxury of hosting the metal band from Knoxville! With a little bit of a … Continue reading Whitechapel @ Mr. Smalls
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Knocked Loose @ Mr. Smalls
By David Mondine With the release of their latest album, “A Different Shade of Blue,” Pittsburgh lucked out with a second appearance this year from the hardcore band Knocked Loose. Both times were headlining shows, and both lineups were stacked so there was never a disappointing moment. Knocked Loose has always been one of those … Continue reading Knocked Loose @ Mr. Smalls
Blink-182 Celebrate 20 Years of “Enema of the State”
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of their hit album “Enema of the State” Blink-182 embarked on a headlining tour with Lil Wayne and Neck Deep while Pittsburgh (Burgettstown) was lucky enough to get a date on this tour. With some concerns about the weather Saturday night, it shaped up pretty nicely so that there was no … Continue reading Blink-182 Celebrate 20 Years of “Enema of the State”
Whitechapel Celebrate 10 Years of This is Exile
Celebrating ten years of their sophomore album “This is Exile,” Whitechapel had Pittsburgh set for the first date on the second leg of the tour alongside fellow deathcore bands Chelsea Grin, Oceano, and Slaughter to Prevail. Starting off their last tour of the year with a sold-out show is pretty ideal as well, but sets … Continue reading Whitechapel Celebrate 10 Years of This is Exile
Review: Parkway Drive and Stick To Your Guns at Stage AE Pittsburgh
A new album, a tour across the United States, what more could you possibly ask for from Epitaph Records golden boys from down under, Parkway Drive. Pittsburgh just so happened to be on the list this time around, and it is quite humorous because the last time they were here, it was at Altar Bar … Continue reading Review: Parkway Drive and Stick To Your Guns at Stage AE Pittsburgh
Architects Bring Doomsday to Mr. Smalls
Pittsburgh has already begun its concert season it seems with a wide variety of bands already heading in our direction, and one of the first shows for metalcore/hardcore fans was on the lovely Valentine’s Day this time around. Needless to say the bands received a lot of love Wednesday night in Millvale for the first … Continue reading Architects Bring Doomsday to Mr. Smalls
Wage War at SOLD OUT Stage AE Show
Joining A Day to Remember for their seventh sold out show at Stage AE was the notorious Wage War who just so happened to be the opening act for the night. Most times with opening acts, no one is particularly paying attention or really even cares because they’re usually there for the headliner or maybe … Continue reading Wage War at SOLD OUT Stage AE Show
Whitechapel Celebrate a Decade of The Somatic Defilement
To celebrate a decade’s worth of the groundbreaking album, The Somatic Defilement, the Tennessee metal band Whitechapel embarked on a headlining tour to giving people more of the old school songs that a true diehard fan would ask for. Since they were not swinging by Pittsburgh this time around, a road trip was in order … Continue reading Whitechapel Celebrate a Decade of The Somatic Defilement
Veil of Maya Release False Idol
Following their hit “Matriarch” album, Veil of Maya have finally released some fresh work with their latest album, “False Idol,” which dropped today. This will be Veil of Maya’s second album with their latest singer, Lukas Magyar, adding in clean vocals once again which was a very controversial topic on the album prior. On “Matriarch,” … Continue reading Veil of Maya Release False Idol
The Devil Wears Prada and Veil of Maya @ Mr. Smalls
One of my all-time favorite ways to kick off the weekend is having a little bit of stress relieving fun at just about any metal show that comes my way. This time around, I lucked out with one hell of a show with The Devil Wears Prada, Veil of Maya, Silent Planet and Thousand Below. … Continue reading The Devil Wears Prada and Veil of Maya @ Mr. Smalls
The Contortionist at Mr. Smalls
With an uprising of progressive metal/rock bands taking over the scene over the past few years, there has only been a small handful that has actually made their name well known while continuously writing the music that they truly want to write and perform. One of those bands happens to be The Contortionist, and through … Continue reading The Contortionist at Mr. Smalls
Review: Taking Back Sunday, Every Time I Die and All Get Out @ Stage AE
Taking Back Sunday stopped by Pittsburgh’s own Stage AE the other night to have one major party on a Wednesday night. Fellow supporting acts Every Time I Die and All Get Out had the same mindset it seemed when it came to having some fun and truly rocking out. For a Taking Back Sunday fan … Continue reading Review: Taking Back Sunday, Every Time I Die and All Get Out @ Stage AE
Train Tough it out Despite Rainy Night
On a rainy Friday night, the citizens of Pittsburgh (and a lot from Erie actually) toughed it out to see Train play what was close enough to be a hometown show for lead singer Pat Monahan who lived in Erie, PA as a kid. With that being said, anticipation was high for them as they … Continue reading Train Tough it out Despite Rainy Night
A Lot Like Birds share DIVISI with Pittsburgh
It has been a long three years or so since A Lot Like Birds swung by Pittsburgh for a show, but with their latest album “DIVISI” added to their highly intricate discography, it was quite necessary to have the citizens of Pittsburgh experience the new direction they have decided to take with their latest release. … Continue reading A Lot Like Birds share DIVISI with Pittsburgh
Make Them Suffer Finally Make it to Pittsburgh
It may have only been their second visit ever to the states, but Make Them Suffer felt right at home playing in Pittsburgh the other night along with Stray from the Path and Architects (UK). Make Them Suffer were actually supposed to make an appearance about a year ago now in Pittsburgh, but had some … Continue reading Make Them Suffer Finally Make it to Pittsburgh
August Burns Red return to Pittsburgh
Once again, Lancaster legends August Burns Red swung by Pittsburgh for the Messengers 10th anniversary tour. Since their “go to” venue has been shut down (Altar Bar) they ended up at Mr. Smalls for the occasion. Deciding to tour and celebrate one of their heaviest and fastest albums seemed like it would be a crazy … Continue reading August Burns Red return to Pittsburgh
Reel Big Fish Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Turn the Radio Off’ in Pittsburgh
Wednesday night in Pittsburgh brought together all of the hardcore punk and ska fans in the entire area just to see the hometown boys Anti-Flag and the legendary Reel Big Fish all in one night. This was the first really big show in Pittsburgh this year, and what a way to start it off as … Continue reading Reel Big Fish Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Turn the Radio Off’ in Pittsburgh
Every Time I Die come out Swinging @MrSmalls
With a stellar new release and a major head banging tour happening all at once, no one else could honestly come out on stage with such confidence in themselves as Every Time I Die. When I say that, I do mean that they knew that their latest album was such a hit that playing half … Continue reading Every Time I Die come out Swinging @MrSmalls
Twelve Foot Ninja at Mr. Smalls
An electrifying Friday night in Millvale at Mr. Smalls Theater with one of the freshest, biggest acts to come out of Australia, Twelve Foot Ninja. With their unique style and incredible stage presence, they were hitting the stage with everything they had. This being the fourth official time that they were visiting the states, they … Continue reading Twelve Foot Ninja at Mr. Smalls
Review: Periphery’s New Album “Clear”
Periphery has just recently released their newest album "Clear". Just for starters, this may just be their finest album yet. The album is not overly done with utter ridiculousness and since its only a total of seven songs, it is just the right length where it never losses your attention. The first song off of … Continue reading Review: Periphery’s New Album “Clear”
Review: Polar “Shadowed By Vultures”
Polar is one of those up and coming bands that just keeps grabbing everyone's attention with some very catchy songs, and constantly getting recognition from some bigger bands in the UK area such as Bring Me the Horizon and Architects. "Shadowed by Vultures" will be their second full length album and man, what a killer … Continue reading Review: Polar “Shadowed By Vultures”
Review: I Killed the Prom Queen “Beloved”
The Australian metalcore band, I Killed the Prom Queen, have had some very up and down times over their time as a band. This has included lineup changes and breakups since they formed back in 2000. Just last year though, it was announced that the band was going to become a full-time band again and … Continue reading Review: I Killed the Prom Queen “Beloved”
Brand New Coming to Pittsburgh’s Stage AE: 7/10
Just yesterday afternoon it was announced that the alternative rock band, Brand New, have added a bunch of shows to their tour, which will end up stopping by Pittsburgh's own Stage AE on July 10th. It has been quite awhile since Brand New have been to the Steel City but the wait is over. They … Continue reading Brand New Coming to Pittsburgh’s Stage AE: 7/10
Within the Ruins Ready for Summer 2014
It has been announced that Within the Ruins have officially entered the recording studio and are set to release a new album sometime this summer. No other information has been given at this particular time. The band has just come off of a long year of touring after supporting their last album "Elite" which changed … Continue reading Within the Ruins Ready for Summer 2014
Affiance Calls All Warriors at Mr. Smalls
Affiances most recent tour has been to support Protest the Hero, the Contortionist, and the Kindred. Luckily we were able to catch them at Pittsburgh’s own Mr. Smalls located in Millvale. Affiance is coming from straight out of Cleveland Ohio, so it was expected that there would be some wise crack jokes being rival cities … Continue reading Affiance Calls All Warriors at Mr. Smalls
Protest the Hero Gets Crazy at Mr. Smalls
The Canadian band Protest the Hero has just recently released a new album, “Volition,” and is actually about to finish up their first tour supporting the new album. During the last few shows of the tour, they stopped by Pittsburgh’s own Mr. Smalls in Millvale with supporting acts: the Kindred, Affiance, and the Contortionist. It … Continue reading Protest the Hero Gets Crazy at Mr. Smalls
I Killed the Prom Queen Release First Song in Six Years
It has been about six years since I Killed the Prom Queen released any new material, but all of that is about to change this upcoming year with their new album entitled “Beloved”. Hailing from Australia, the band has been through multiple breakups and has had a lot of bad times and lineup changes throughout … Continue reading I Killed the Prom Queen Release First Song in Six Years
Reel Big Fish Skank it up at Altar Bar
Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally come to the end, of possibly the biggest week of ska music in the history of Pittsburgh venues. We started off the week with Streetlight Manifesto, followed by Less Than Jake, only to finish it all up with the one and only Reel Big Fish at Pittsburgh’s own Altar … Continue reading Reel Big Fish Skank it up at Altar Bar
Less Than Jake’s First Show at Stage AE Pittsburgh
On a Wednesday night at Pittsburgh own Stage AE, probably the biggest punk rock/ska show this year has just taken place, and man was it energetic to say the least. Four bands stopped by Stage AE for the “Fat Tour 2013” which included: Get Dead, Masked Intruder, Pittsburgh’s own Anti-Flag, and the headliner Less Than … Continue reading Less Than Jake’s First Show at Stage AE Pittsburgh
Streetlight Manifesto Play Show in Library
Streetlight Manifesto, a band that basically revolutionized ska music, just made their (more than likely) final appearance in Pittsburgh's own Carnegie Music Hall. A band of such high caliber is calling it quits as a "full-time" band and moving on to bigger and better things after their current tour, "The End of The Beginning", which … Continue reading Streetlight Manifesto Play Show in Library
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