Alpha Wolf ripped through Baltimore and brought their Half Living Things North American Tour to Inner Harbor. Supporting them was Chamber, UnityTX and heavy music veterans Emmure.
Author: Nate Follmer
AUGUST BURNS RED ANNOUNCE FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BURNS RED
'Tis the season! Well, almost... Grammy-nominated, Lancaster five-piece AUGUST BURNS RED — JB Brubaker [lead guitar], Brent Rambler [rhythm guitar], Matt Greiner [drums], Jake Luhrs [vocals], and Dustin Davidson [bass] — are pleased to announce the 2024 edition of their annual Christmas Burns Red extravaganza. Christmas Burns Red 2024 is set for December 13 and 14 at Freedom Hall at the Lancaster Country Convention Center in downtown Lancaster, PA. Tickets, VIP … Continue reading AUGUST BURNS RED ANNOUNCE FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BURNS RED
ERRA Brings Cure to Baltimore with Make Them Suffer, Void of Vision and Novelists
Touring the US and Canada to promote their latest album “Cure”, ERRA sold out the Baltimore Soundstage with international support from Novelists, Void of Vision and Make Them Suffer.
A Brief History of the Future: Starset Holds Demonstration at Stage AE
Starset descended upon Stage AE and brought with them their unique world-building rock show. The night was filled with incredible visuals, cinematic music, and a narrative story that pulled fans into the world of the Starset Society.
Wage War Announce New Album “STIGMA” + Share “NAIL5” Video
WAGE WAR — Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] — have entered their world domination era. Today, the Florida band has announced its fifth album STIGMA. It arrives digitally on June 21 via Fearless Records, while the physical version will land in stores on September 6. Pre-order it here. Last month, the band shared the … Continue reading Wage War Announce New Album “STIGMA” + Share “NAIL5” Video
Alpha Wolf and Make Them Suffer Share New Videos Ahead of US Tours
The wait is over — the staggering new era for Aussie metalcore behemoths Alpha Wolf has arrived with the release of the band's third studio album Half Living Things, officially out via Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records. A cornucopia of heaving brutality brewed into sharply-honed moments of melodic brilliance, Half Living Things is a snapshot of everything fans know and love about Alpha Wolf on steroids. … Continue reading Alpha Wolf and Make Them Suffer Share New Videos Ahead of US Tours
Erra Share “Slow Sour Bleed” Video – New Album “Cure” Out This Friday
Prolific metalcore progressives ERRA will release their new album CURE, this Friday, April 5 via UNFD. Pre-order it here. Today, the band has shared the video for "Slow Sour Bleed." Watch it here. The track is very special for the band and finds ERRA taking a sonic risk — to great reward. "This song scratches an itch of influence that we haven't had the courage … Continue reading Erra Share “Slow Sour Bleed” Video – New Album “Cure” Out This Friday
Q and A with Brandon McCaslin of Pittsburgh Based Nightfall Records
Nate Follmer recently sat down with Nightfall Records CEO Brandon McCaslin to talk about how Nightfall Records is helping to shape the music scene in Pittsburgh and how the music scene is helping to shape Nightfall Records. They also discussed why an artist still needs a record label in the new age of streaming and self-promotion and also some exciting new spaces and services that are coming to the Pittsburgh area through Nightfall Records.
It’s a Woman’s World and We’re Just Rocking In It – Nita Strauss’ Spring Tour Stops at Lovedraft’s Brewing
It was a night of female fronted rock as Nita Strauss brought her spring 2024 tour to Lovedraft's Brewing Co. in Mechanicsburg, PA. Supporting Nita and Co. was the genre blending singer/songwriter Diamante and the ‘uniquely their own’ Starbenders.
Transcending Space and Time with Subtronics’ TESSERACT Tour
Subtronics sent a sold out crowd on a journey through space and time when he brought his TESSERACT tour to Stage AE in Pittsburgh. The night was filled with an incredible mix of Electronic music accompanied by mind blowing visuals. Supporting Subtronics was special guest Wooli and up and coming DJ/producers HEDEX, Saka, Jon Casey and Skellytn.
John 5 Returns to Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
John 5 brought the heat to a freezing Pennsylvania evening at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale, PA. The night was filled with blazing guitar solos, mind-bending chicken picking, out-of-this-world smooth jazz improvisation, and all kinds of fun and antics. I hate saying, “You had to be there,” but you really had to be there to … Continue reading John 5 Returns to Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
War All the Time Live: Thursday, Rival Schools and Many Eyes Bring the Early 2000s Back to The Roxian
By Nate Follmer Thursday, along with old friends Rival Schools and Many Eyes, brought the “War All the Time Live” tour to The Roxian Theatre in Pittsburgh. It’s been 20 years since “War All the Time” released and Thursday sent us back to a time when screamo and hardcore were at their peak. Many Eyes … Continue reading War All the Time Live: Thursday, Rival Schools and Many Eyes Bring the Early 2000s Back to The Roxian
A Psychedelic Rock Experience with Tool and Elder in Baltimore
By Nate Follmer Baltimore was taken on a cosmic journey, both visually and sonically, as Tool and Elder made the first stop of their 2024 tour at the CFG Arena. Elder opened the night with their raw and heavy psychedelic rock. If you haven’t heard Elder, the best way I can describe their sound is … Continue reading A Psychedelic Rock Experience with Tool and Elder in Baltimore
Christmas Burns Red – Night Two Review
Christmas Burns Red is packed with such an incredible line-up that it spans two nights. Welcome back for night two. If you haven’t checked out the night one review you can read it here. Night two was filled with more energy, more bands, more colors, more fans and the Unofficial Official Christmas Burns Red Pit … Continue reading Christmas Burns Red – Night Two Review
Christmas Burns Red – Night One Review
It’s December and for every heavy music aficionado that can only mean one thing - It’s time for Christmas Burns Red. This two day music festival has fans of breakdowns and blast beats flocking to Lancaster, PA to see some of the biggest acts in metalcore and other heavy genres (I can’t keep up with … Continue reading Christmas Burns Red – Night One Review
From Sweden with Love: Imminence Begins Their US/Canada Tour in Pittsburgh
By Nate Follmer Imminence launched their US/Canada tour with a pair of sold out shows at the Thunderbird Music Hall in Pittsburgh. This unique venue was filled with fans of all ages, love and kicked off a few firsts for both bands on this tour. Starting night two at the Thunderbird Music Hall was Until … Continue reading From Sweden with Love: Imminence Begins Their US/Canada Tour in Pittsburgh
The Mammoth II Tour Brings Mammoth WVH and Nita Strauss to Rams Head Live!
By Nate Follmer Baltimore showed up and packed the nearly sold out Rams Head Live as Nita Strauss and Mammoth WVH brought the Mammoth II tour to Inner Harbor. It was a night filled with monstrous guitar riffs, thunderous blast beats, face melting guitar solos and every other cliché hard rock phrase you can think … Continue reading The Mammoth II Tour Brings Mammoth WVH and Nita Strauss to Rams Head Live!
Dropkick Murphys, The Interrupters and Jesse Ahern Electrify Johnstown’s 1st Summit Arena
By Nate Follmer After releasing a pair of acoustic albums, the Dropkick Murphys brought their full electric show to the 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown, PA. It wasn’t just the guitars that were electric. It’s been almost 20 years since I’ve seen the Dropkick Murphys, and since that show this group hasn’t lost a single … Continue reading Dropkick Murphys, The Interrupters and Jesse Ahern Electrify Johnstown’s 1st Summit Arena
Synthwave Party: The Midnight’s Performance at The Anthem in DC
By Nate Follmer After multiple failed attempts to see The Midnight on their previous tours, the universe finally allowed me to catch their show at The Anthem in Washington DC. The Midnight were on the backend of their highly successful Fall North American Tour, but that didn’t stop them from putting on an incredible show … Continue reading Synthwave Party: The Midnight’s Performance at The Anthem in DC
Parkway Drive Brings Some Friends From Down Under for the Monsters of Oz Tour at Stage AE
By Nate Follmer The Monsters of Oz Tour stormed into Pittsburgh's Stage AE, delivering an onslaught of musical mayhem that could only be delivered by such a powerful lineup as Make Them Suffer, Northlane, The Amity Affliction and Parkway Drive. This tour, featuring some of Australia's heaviest hitters in the metalcore and heavy music scene, … Continue reading Parkway Drive Brings Some Friends From Down Under for the Monsters of Oz Tour at Stage AE
Celebrating 10 Years of “Hollow Bodies” with Blessthefall at the Baltimore Soundstage
By Nate Follmer The Baltimore Soundstage was alive with energy and anticipation as fans gathered to celebrate a night of intense music and unforgettable performances. Dragged Under, Kingdom of Giants, Caskets, and Blessthefall took the stage in a lineup that promised a blend of modern intensity and a dash of nostalgia. As an extra treat, … Continue reading Celebrating 10 Years of “Hollow Bodies” with Blessthefall at the Baltimore Soundstage
Mammoth WVH, Sevendust, and Alter Bridge Bring a Night of Monstrous Rock to Johnstown, PA’s 1st Summit Arena
By Nate Follmer Johnstown, PA was set ablaze on Sunday night as three monsters of rock – Mammoth WVH, Sevendust, and Alter Bridge – took the stage and shook the 1st Summit Arena to its core. Kicking off the evening was Mammoth WVH, a rising force in the rock scene. Wolfgang Van Halen has assembled … Continue reading Mammoth WVH, Sevendust, and Alter Bridge Bring a Night of Monstrous Rock to Johnstown, PA’s 1st Summit Arena
Alice Cooper Delivers a Night of Shock Rock to 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown, PA
By Nate Follmer In a night filled with electrifying energy, extraordinary musical talent and theatrical thrills, the iconic shock rocker Alice Cooper and his band mesmerized the crowd at the 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on August 6, 2023. The newspaper backdrop revealing Alice Cooper's deeds against humanity. As the lights dimmed, two dark … Continue reading Alice Cooper Delivers a Night of Shock Rock to 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown, PA
Pittsburgh Music Magazine 