Concert Reviews

No one denies the magic of live concert experiences when it comes to music, but sometimes, a virtual show can really hit the musical spot. Especially if a band is not coming close to your town. Sometimes you want to prep for the show you do…

On Thursday, January 13th, 2022, Tool delivered a memorable and intimate performance at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, making up for their previously postponed date. Blonde Redhead set the pace and vibe. Opening the night with powerful,…

The Baroness Gold & Grey online live show took me by surprise. While the Red and Blue albums of Baroness are on a frequent cycle on my playlists, I had been terrible about keeping up with the newer music. Yes, I realize newer in this…

Virtual reality concert? Given the current times, count me in! This is my second online live show, and what a show it was. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and these bands are getting creative with bringing the music to the…

Nothing quite brings you back to your teenage years like a band who was a pivotal part of your youth. Preparing for this show looked a bit different than previous ones due to the nostalgia that came with this particular night of metal. I…

Weeknights in Boise, particularly in the middle of winter, are rarely eventful, but Wednesday, February 12th, was an exception! Blacktop Mojo brought their high-energy rock’n’roll show to a packed house at The Olympic Venue. The Texas…

Vital Remains played Riffhouse Pub as part of their 30th Anniversary Tour with support from Richmond's Appalling, Virginia Beach's bands Sadistikum, Serpentshrine and Rotten. Having five bands on a Thursday night show either…

Sweden’s anonymous heavy rock troupe, Ghost, continue to mesmerize North America on The Ultimate Tour Named Death. The band is touring in support of its Grammy-nominated fourth full-length studio album, Prequelle. San Antonio’s alt-rock…

Friday the 13th, full moon, sold out show, prepared for anything. September 13th at the Knitting Factory did not disappoint. Three incredible bands took the stage with the crowd in full force. Alien Weaponry, The Black Dahlia Murder, and…

Sometimes creating a vision of a night full of music perfection is difficult to achieve. With Corrosion of Conformity as my overall favorite band, I knew it was going to be a great night. I did not, however,  quite realize the caliber of…