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Many bands are no stranger to struggles on and off the road. It is hard work, it is hard on families, and it can be hard on the band as a whole. I have always said bands are like marriages, most spend more time with bandmates than their…

Some metal genres I have been a fan of for a very long time. At one point in life, I was almost exclusively listening to doom/sludge metal and stoner rock. It spoke to my soul all those years, and even with listening to a much wider range…

The 80s were a great time for metal, the 90s continued to level up the genre, and metal has continued to be a force to be reckoned with. Some of the bands that began earlier on are still prevalent in the scene, and Armored Saint is one of…

On the evening of April 17, 2026, the Godless IV Tour electrified a fervent Boise crowd at the Knitting Factory with impeccable performances by four legendary extreme metal bands: Immolation, Rotting Christ, Deicide, and the mighty…

Treefort is a newer concert hall for us metalheads in Boise, Idaho, and is quickly becoming a favorite. This atmosphere is a perfect mix of room, comfort, and brings amazing shows. April 15th, 2026, is another example as the venue brought…

Thrash is a genre I have always loved, from the Big Four to everyone else who embodies it. Another Demon is a band based out of New York who honor and represents this genre well. They previously released As Above So Below, but it did not…

Black metal bands come from all over the globe, from Europe to America, to the Middle East, and everything in between. Melelchesh hails from Jerusalem through musician Ashmedi. They began in 1993 and have continued for this many years.…

Concert nights are my favorite nights. They are the best date nights, best stress-reliever nights, and the best birthday gifts, which is what this was for my son, who was turning 18. Being able to share a memory through music is one of the…

Sludge/doom metal has had a big influence on this writer over the years. It was something I listened to almost solely for years, and Crowbar was and is one of those bands. I have recently heard much of the younger generation talk more and…

Hardcore has a very dedicated scene, and none as dedicated as the ones who were a big part of the beginning. The fusion of punk and metal was new in the late 80s, but seemed to be a no-brainer mash-up when it entered the earholes of punk…