It is going to be the weekend of 4th of July coming up, and due to holiday celebrations, the events will be on the lighter side, but still should be able to find something fun to do. Starting us off on Friday June 30th, there will be an album release show happening at Preserving Records…
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Summer has arrived and it is bringing a full list of shows happening in the area with it. Lets take a gander as to what to expect to enjoy. Starting us off, On Thurday June 22nd, there will be a Memorial Concert for Valerie Susani at Bridge Music Bar in Pittsburgh, PA. It will be…
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Pittsburgh hardcore band Ironside is here to make a statement in their single “State of Control” The song starts out fierce out the gate with thrashing guitar work and strong vocals. It keeps the intensity up until the end and will have metalheads pumping their fist and headbanging with wild abandon. The video shows scenes…
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Father’s day about to get litty in Pittsburgh, let’s see where you catch the dad vibes at this weekend! Starting us off, on Friday June 16th, 717 Entertainment is bringing Modern Mimes to Lovedraft’s Brewing Co in Mechanicsburg, PA. Joining in on the fun will be 8088, The Borderline, Two Dollar Horse, and Chris Scheler….
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Got another busy weekend in June and plenty opportunities to enjoy it, let’s take a look at what to expect! Starting on Thursday June 8th, amplifiers, ASAVA, and For Those in Question at Voodoo Brewing Company in Homestead, PA. Three cool bands, doors open at 6pm and tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at…
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June is going to be a very huge month event wise, and it is not hesitating in showing that for the first weekend of the month, It is going to get super crazy so hope you are ready. Starting us off, on Thursday June 1st, it will be a triple threat of thrash at Green…
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There is magic within the music of Hemlock for Socrates, and just to show what that means, they released a video for their new single “Around in Circles” The style of the music here is very swirly and magical in nature, and it has a gentle pristine touch to it. The vocals compliment the song…
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It is the last weekend of May and it will be ending with a bang with a pretty massive event list. Here is what you can expect leading up to Memorial Day! Starting us off, on Thursday May 25th, Good Vibe Entertainment presents Ska vs Emo at Voodoo Brewing Company in Homestead, PA. The bands…
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Hope you got your rest because this weekend brings a huge music event along with other things. Starting us off Friday May 19th and Saturday May 20th, the 6th annual Millvale Music Festival returns to Millvale, PA. With over 300 musical acts across 26 stages, this will have something to offer someone. Plus the biggest…
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Ritual of Ether is back with his latest banger known as “Dark Forces” The beats that accompany this are hard as heck, making you want to move your head to the thump of the bass. I did appreciate the opening which was very grindhouse as well as the Ghostface mask that he wore for the…
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This weekend won’t be as hectic, which may work in our favor as we will need a breather before the insanity that will be coming our way in the next couple weeks. Here are the things that you can expect will be happening. Starting us off, on Friday May 12th, it will be a night…
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We are getting into the thick of it now with Cinco De Mayo around the corner, and you can expect things are really going to pop up this weekend. Grab your straw hat and let’s see what all festivities are in store. Starting off on Thursday May 4th, Dread Metal Productions presents Left For Dead…
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Cultus Black who just concluded their run on the Static-X Rise of the Machines tour recently released a new music video for their single “Lorelei”. This serves as an introduction to this enigmatic band and what their style is about. Drums kick in as the song begins, quickly joined by intense guitars and melodies. The…
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The final weekend of April will be a busy one, and it definitely ending on a bang!! Here is what you can expect to get yourself into. Starting off, on Friday April 28th, 717 Entertainment presents Vision Video, Death Valley Dreams, Kristeen Young, and The Mary Lous at Lovecraft Brewing Company in Mechanicsburg, PA. Doors…
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Pittsburgh blackened and doomed death metal band Uzkost recently came out with a music video for their single “For Property and Profit”. For them, this was more of a personal affair, and it makes this song more different than anything they released so far. The song is heavy as heck and does not hesitate in…
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This should be a fun filled weekend as it will be Earth Day and a celebration of all things green. Here is what is on tap! Starting off, on Thursday April 20th, The In Cold Blood Tour will be stopping at Spirit in Lawrenceville, PA. It will feature Cold Choir, Blood Handsome, and Bonnie and…
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With a new single from their latest album, Ludovico Technique delivers once again with “Live as Myself” The song starts with a beautiful piano piece before the guitar, hard synths, and drums kick in. There is a haunting choir that accompanies the chorus and the lead front man is as emotive and imposing that would…
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We are in Mid April, and still experiencing an influx of different events popping up! Here is all what to look forward to coming up! Starting off on Thursday April 13th, lets Rage to Stop Cop City for a benefit show geared towards furnishing bail and legal fee assistance to those standing in resistance to…
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Female-fronted symphonic metal band Eden on Fire from Erie, PA recently debuted their new single “Fallen”. The songs starts off with a beautiful piano arrangement before the ethereal vocals kick in. Then slow heavy guitars kick in which brings the tempo a notch. The theme and lyrics of the song speak of those moments where…
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Are you ready for another fun filled weekend? I hope you are because there is a lot coming your way! Starting us off on Thursday April 6th, Strike True presents Dead Hour Noise, Constant Hell, and Design the Curse are playing at Green Beacon Gallery in Greensburg, PA. It starts at 7pm, and admission is…
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On Friday March 24th, I hit the Sub Alpine Society for a local live show featuring some of the hottest bands in the area. The energy was palpable before things kicked off as I anticipated what was to come. Before the evening got started, I got a chance to talk with Johnny and the Razorblades…
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Alternative folk cabaret Frenchy and the Punk recently debuted a video for the single “Church of Sound”. What we have here is a song full of gentle acoustical guitars matched by the powerful and haunting vocals of the songstress of the group. It is a very beautiful song matched by a video shot in monochrome…
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The other day I get a message in my inbox to check out this artist named Ren and pointed me to listen to his latest single “Hi Ren”. The words used to describe was how mind blowing it was and it is beyond anything done before. With words like that, I knew it was worth…
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Homegrown deathcore band Gravebirth comes out swinging in their new album All Light Will End which was released via Shattered Earth Records on March 17th. Containing 7 blistering tracks, this album does not let up from the moment it begins. It will be a constant barrage of sludgy riffs, soul shattering bass, pummeling drums, and…
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Spring has finally arrived, and it brings many events with it. This should set the standard what to expect for the rest of the spring. As the days get nicer, expect things to start popping up everywhere. Here is how we are getting started. Starting us off on Thursday March 23rd, there will be a…
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Female fronted metalcore band Dying Oath recently released their 4th single “Ascension”, and it absolutely crushes. The song immediately starts off with heavy guitar riffs, and heavy artillery drum beat. The lead vocalist Mindy Jackson boasts death growls and venomous vocals that add to the energy of the song. The song is meant as a…
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Today we have Awake At Last with their single “The Other Side”. The song starts by bathing you electronica bliss, going nice, gentle, almost serene in a way. Then the guitars explode in the chorus. The vocal range is really good in this one transitioning from quiet to energetic shouting. The lyrics of the song…
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This weekend will yet again be a busy one with some album release tours as well as other things that will be the perfect opportunity to get out and celebrate. Let’s check out what we can expect for the weekend. Starting us off, on Friday March 10th, there will be “All Light Will End” Album…
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Dark electronic band Inva//id from Los Angeles recently debuted a music video for their track “Snow”. Let’s take a look-see at what they have to offer. The song starts with guitars, and just gets more intense from there with its dark beats and vocals that are both shouty yet quiet at times. This is the…
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March is arriving and it is bringing a ton of events along with it. This is going to be a very busy weekend, and I will give you an idea as to just how busy it will be. Starting us off, on Friday March 3rd from Sunday March 5th, Horror Realm Con will be hosted…
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I’ve been hearing good things about The Bridge Music Bar in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA, so I was excited to be able to check it out for the first time this past Thursday February 23rd. The fact there was an amazing line-up of bands made it even more special, First let me begin by…
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Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist VATTICA debuts a new single today that will be very relatable to a lot of people called “Back To Life”. They are also a queer non-binary activist doing a lot of good for the community and the world as a whole. The song starts out with an electronica beat, before it explodes with guitars…
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Distortion Productions artist Sapphira Vee presents her new single “Metamorph” With a dark electronic staccato beat combined with the ethereal singing of the songstress, this song displays her talents as a songwriter as well as musician. The single is something that is both dreamy and with a little edge to it. The video displays her…
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Here we are at the final weekend of February, and for those still celebrating Mardi Gras, there will be definitely much going on to help you out. Starting us off, on Thursday February 23rd, God Hates Unicorns, Hemlock for Socrates, and Take Me With You will be playing at the Bridge Music Bar in Pittsburgh,…
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I have another exclusive premiere for you this week as Pittsburgh Deathcore Metal Band Gravebirth dropped a new music video for their new single “Rotting in Slow Motion” via SLAM WORLDWIDE. This song starts out by opening a can of whoop ass on you with its intense guitar and bass stylings. Complete with guttural vocals,…
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This past Thursday February 9th, I hit the Enclave with Josh Montedoro Photography, another FAM member, for a live concert that consisted of four bands. It was my first show of 2023 and it set the mark for the beginning of what is going to be another busy concert season. The venue quickly became very…
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If you are looking to shake off the post Valentine’s Day blues, this weekend has much to offer to help bring some joy in your life. Starting on Thursday February 16th, the Froginator Tour II will be making their dwelling at Black Forge Coffee in McKees Rocks, PA. You can expect Frog Mallet, Bonginator, and…
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If you’ve been following Solunar Records, then you may be familiar with their project Overnight, a psychological thriller that will be their first official movie release. A lot of thought and care went into building this universe and to show us just how much they have in store, they are giving us the official…
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Today, I have something fresh and piping hot for you. A brand new project known as Hematite, which is southern gothic duo, has recently come to fruition and they are releasing their debut single known as “Adios”. The song gets started with groovy guitar that makes the song one of those ones I can see…
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I hope you enjoyed the rest last weekend because this weekend is going to be popping off with all kinds of things happening. And it should be decent weather wise for people to get out and about. Starting us off, on Thursday February 9th, Steel City Destroyers is hosting a punk show at Porky’s Bar…
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Theriaca is a five piece hard rock band hailing from our great city, and they are currently gearing up to release their first album. They released a few singles to promote that, and the one we have for you today is their latest single “Before it All Fades”. The songs starts with hard drums with…
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We are starting off February with a very light slate of events, but this is just the calm before the storm. Warmer weather approaches and with it, a whole slew of events will start popping up. So this is the time to enjoy things at your leisure. Here is how February will begin! Starting us…
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Hailing from Florida, Missfit Toys is an industrial band that recently joined Distortion Productions and then subsequently released a new album. They dropped a music video for one of the tracks called “Submit to Slaughter”. It starts with a layer of quiet dread before the pummeling beats kick in. Discordant synths join in as well…
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The final weekend is going to be very strange and weird, but I don’t think we would expect any less in Pittsburgh. Let see what this list of oddities will be offering us. Starting off, on Thursday January 26th, Steel City Destroyers presents a chaotic punk show at Porkys Bar and Grille in Etna, PA….
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I never thought the idea of Cthulhu metal would be a thing to exist, but Cthulhu Dreamt proved me wrong with that. They have had a couple releases now, but their latest EP Precursor is something special. As the name applies, it is a precursor for new sounds as well as a new ambitious project….
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I love music that likes to be fun, and the latest single from The Parishables called “Droid” is exactly that. It really put a smile on my face. This rocker gets started from the moment it gets started with amazing guitar work. The lyric delivery is pretty good as well as the single tells of…
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We have not quite at full steam yet event wise, but we still got some things happening. Just appetizers to sate your hunger before the full on concert season begins. Let’s check to see what is going on. Starting us off on Thursday January 19th, Axel Fest I is taking place at Funhouse at Mr….
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A bit of a Friday the 13th treat today with Storms Within recently releasing their video for their new single “Loyalty Lies”. The song starts out with grinding guitars with the vocala from frontwoman Erica adding some extra pizzazz. The song absolutely rocks and the lyrics speak of being in those relationships where two people…
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So this will be an interesting edition of Creature Feature. We are my favorite number 69 and this is the weekend of Friday the 13th. Here is what to expect to happen! Starting us off, on Friday January 13th, Sarah Halter, Doors in the Labyrinth, and Hemlock for Socrates will be playing at Government Center…
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First MUSE of 2023, and we are already going to the dark side. Featuring female fronted symphonic metal band Lilith Rising with their latest single “Dear Lilith” This is a rocker with the mesmerizing vocals of the songstress Taryn guiding us through the song. The guitar work compliments the vocals, and progresses to the point…
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We have our first Creature Feature of 2023, and we are starting out the gate with shows and dance events galore happening this weekend. It will be a way to keep your booties warm as a cold spell will be coming out way. Here is what to look for! Starting us off, on Friday January…
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It is the final MUSE of 2022, and we are going to end it in style with Dragonfly Effect and their newest single “Someday”. This amazing track kicks off with a electronic dance vibe with guitars transitioning through driving the song to higher levels. The vocal style keeps the song steady rocking until the very…
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It was time to hit what would be the final show for me of 2022 at Black Forge Coffee at Mckees Rocks, PA, and I was joined by none other than Martian as we looked forward to seeing September Mourning. It was a very packed show as everyone looked forward to having their souls collected….
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One of the first artists to sign with Solunar Records, As I Speak is a solo hard rock project created by Zach Cunningham, and he just released his debut single “Mend”. This one gets rocking right out the gate with hard riffs and pummeling drums, all guided by the raw vocals of Zach. The themes…
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It is officially the weekend before the holiday, and we got lots going in to get those last minute celebrations begin before it arrives. . Starting us off, on Thursday December 15th, 717 Entertainment presents Naughty or Nice Christmas Party at Lovedraft’s Brewing Company in Mechanicsburg, PA. It will be a ruckus with the likes…
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On this week’s M.U.S.E video feature, we have independent Pittsburgh rapper, JJ Hollow, who recently released his new single “L.T.S.G” Backed by a melodic beat, he busts loose with a fast rapping style that carries throughout the song. The delivery of the lines are on point, and the lyrics speak of just doing your own…
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Hang on to your butts, this weekend will be very busy indeed! Let’s take a look at everything going down! Starting us off, from Friday December 9th until Sunday December 11th, Steel City Con will be returning to the Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, PA. Featuring celebrities, photo-op, panels, vendors, and more, this is going…
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We’re Wolves is a dark-humored, horror-loving group blending metal sub-genres and hard rock hailing from West Palm Beach, Florida and they are premiering a new video today for their newest single “Titanium” This song will slap you right in the face from the beginning with it’s intense riffs and vocals. It gets pretty intense the…
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I think most of us are familiar with VampireFreaks as they were once one of the most popular social networks back in the day. Every one who was everyone had an account there, and it was a hub for those with alternate tastes to gather. The social network site was shuttered, but the company still…
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Independent musician J9 has collaborated with the demonic Sam Astaroth to bring you the newest single and collaboration known as “Colt 45“. The beats of this one is so dark and neurotic that they would belong to a David Lynch film, and with the demonic rapping of Sam Astaroth, it makes for something that mimics…
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This weekend will start the beginning of December, which means winter is coming as well as the holiday madness that precedes it. There will be a good bit to look forward to if you want to chase the holiday blues away. Starting us off, on Friday December 2nd, a benefit show Metal for Morris will…
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This past Tuesday November 22nd, Distortion Productions hosted their last show of 2022 at the Black Forge Coffee in Mckees Rocks, PA. It was a solemn night with the fact this would be their final show of the year, but it also made its mark as a way to show everything they have accomplished and…
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It’s Thanksgiving weekend, and if you are looking to burn off calories after stuffing yourselves, there will be some things to help with that! Starting us off, on Friday November 25th, Right TurnClyde will be looking to have a fun time at Bridge Music Bar in Pittsburgh, PA. They will be joined by Moonshine Jasmine….
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Twice a year, they gather for one sole purpose. One singular mission. Playing video games 24 hours to help raise money to go the Extra Life charity to help sick kids in Children’s Hospital. This would be the 7th year of Nexev manager Cody Howard hosting the events, one that already took place on April…
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Today we have an exclusive premiere from pop punk band Almost Gone called Comfort Kills featuring Mindy Jackson of Dying Oath. It starts with a rhythmic guitar that carries the song through with the vocal styles of the band matching well with the vocal styles of Mindy. She brought a more gentler side to her…
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In one week, it will be time for Thanksgiving, so to get you in the mood, here is a feast of events for you to dine on! Starting us off, on Thursday November 17th, Mustard Plug will be coming to Club Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA. Joining in the fun will be Soulios and The Burnrides….
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AL1CE is a 6 piece dark electronic rock band from Los Angeles California, and they recently released a new single “Time” which I am proud to present to you today. The song is absolutely beautiful with gentle electronic beats backed with a bass guitar guiding you through the moments. Once the dulcet vocals kick in,…
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There is a saying that goes along the lines ‘you can walk in and decide to influence the room no matter where you go’. I can say I experienced that many times, and on Sunday when I walked into Black Forge Coffee House in Mckees Rocks, PA, it was one of those times. I knew…
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Looks to be another busy weekend in November with lots of happenings! Let’s take a gander at what is coming! Starting us off, on Friday November 11th, Strike True presents a metal show at Green Beacon Gallery in Greensburg, PA. The bands playing will be Fall of Babylon, IRE, Bloody Run, and Shadow of Corvus….
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The Coursing is a nu-metalcore band from North Carolina, and they recently released a single called “The Fatal Hour”. After the lead-in full of discordant melodies and heavy riffs, the song goes hard with intense vocalizations and extreme guitar work with pummeling drum beats. This is a song that makes it easy to bang your…
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Here we are in November, and there is a good bit to help kick off the month. There is no sign of things slowing down after a busy October, and this next slate of events should prove that. Starting us off, on Thursday November 3rd, The American Invasion Tour will be taking the Sub Alpine…
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With Halloween coming up on Monday, I was scouring the internet for the perfect song that would encompass the spirit of the season. I landed on one by The Fall of Me, a gothic metal band hailing from Southwestern Pennsylvania. Boils and ghouls, I present the exclusive premiere of their cover of “The Phantom of…
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I hope you are ready. Truly ready. The Halloween weekend is going to be popping off, and you may need a cloning device to be able to do everything coming up. Just make sure there isn’t any flies before attempting said cloning. But here is the spooky smorgasbord for you to dine on! Starting us…
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After recently signing to Distortion Productions, dark electro band Amulet wanted to give a taste of what they are all about, and released a video for “Last Ditch”, remixed by Stabbing Westward. Backed by a dreamy booming beat, the ethereal vocals guide us through the song until it gets to the chorus. That is when…
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As we get closer to Halloween, more and more spooky flavor is popping up for you check out! Let’s take a look at what is coming to get you this week! Starting us off, on Thursday October 20th, The Legend Agency and Metal Devastation PR present the Blood and Blasphemy Tour at the Sub Alpine…
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Today we have the premiere of the symphonic power ballad “Saints and Sinners” from Evol Walks teaming up with metalcore act Defueld. The song starts on a light ethereal note before it gets straight to the rocking. The duet between songstress Leah Martin Brown and Defueld’s Chris Wetterstrom flow well together, and this is very…
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Here we are at mid-October following a full moon, and we got our next block of happenings to look forward to! Lets take a peek shall we? Starting us off, starting Friday October 14th until Sunday October 15th, the 2nd annual Resurrection Island Tattoo Convention will be happening at the Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack in Wheeling,…
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It is time to get witchy as Metamorph presents a gothic love tale called “Kiss of the Witch”. Backed by a pulsing beat, the ethereal voice of the female vocalist Margot Day guides us on a journey of love and the magic it holds. The themes of the lyrics speak for themselves as it tells…
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Got another hot and heavy spooky weekend upcoming, so let’s take a look at all the frightful things to come! Starting us off, on Thursday October 6th Eternal Fire Promotions presents Join Us or Die Tour at Black Forge Coffee in McKees Rocks, PA. It will feature The Breathing Process, IATT, and Blasphemous. Doors open…
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Showing just how genre-fluid he is, Sam Astaroth released his latest banger with collaborator KRMNL called “Fxck It Up”. Sam comes out like a lyrical machine gun in this one, growling and spitting out lines in rapid flow. The backing beat to this one matches his rhythm and what I would best describe as demonic…
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It is here! October arrives this weekend, and looks like we are going to kick it off with style! Here are some spooktacular things to be watching out for. Starting Thursday September 29th, Pink Turns Blue, The Shadow Event, and Sleeping Witch & Saturn will be descending upon Spirit in Lawrenceville, PA. It starts at…
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The king of nightmares Wednesday 13 just recently released a new video for his single “Insides Out” It has a catchy heavy guitar rhythm through out as the lead singer snarls the lyrics of the song. The theme of the song is about torture and death, and this is a band that proudly wears its…
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This past Saturday September 17th, chaos descended upon the Sub Alpine Society with the Forged in Steel Fest 2022. The best of the best metal bands in the Pittsburgh area and beyond came out and gave it their all, and if you missed it, well then you are going to wish you were there for…
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Here we are at the Fall Equinox, and even though once again it is a small offering, there are still things to help celebrate the changing of the seasons! Starting us off, on Friday September 23rd, it will be Chucktoberfest at Porky’s Bar and Grill in Etna, PA. It will have performances from Dave of…
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SKYND has returned with their next entry in the true crime music series called “John Wayne Gacy”. As is the norm with all their music so far, it is a deep dive into the mind of the infamous serial killer. Because of the subject matter, SKYND’s music is dark, but this one is especially dark…
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This past Friday September 9th was the start of the final US tour of Front 242 at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, PA. Anticipation was at his highest, and let me say, this was yet another crucial summer concert moment for the books. It was high capacity crowd for the evening, and once everyone got…
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We reached mid-way through September, and it may be more of a low-key weekend, but there is still some great stuff to check out! Starting on Wednesday September 14th, Heartsick and Nagazi will be performing at Green Beacon Gallery in Greensburg, PA. They will have support from Trainwrecked, and collaborative performance between Disease of the…
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Keeping with the spooky theme, here we have Lexi Layne with her horror themed video for her new single “Self Sabotage”! The song wastes no time in getting started hard and heavy with powerhouse vocalizations from the lead female vocalist. There is a very intense breakdown section with guttural roars and the song ends with…
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This past Wednesday August 31, I attended the 201st show presented by Distortion Productions which was held at Black Forge Coffee House in Mckees Rocks, PA. It was to be a pretty hype evening, with three pretty solid acts. I would say it was the best way to end August, and put a cap on…
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The second weekend of September is going to be popping off hard with lots to look forward to this weekend. Here is what you have to look forward to to satisfy those taste buds. Starting us off, on Thursday September 8th, Feralcat and the Wild and Bonnie and The Mere Mortals will be at Bridge…
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September is here, which means spooky season has begun! That also means from now until end of October, you can expect MUSE to get a bit darker for the most part. And to kick us off, we have the new single from Bullet To The Heart called “Black Widow”. The song has some sick riffs…
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We arrived at the beginning of September, which means the hype for spooky season officially has started. The events have not slowed down either, so lets take a look at how this month will get started! Starting on Thursday September 1st, Volcandra, Greywalker, and Dethlehem will be at Squirrel Hill Sports Bar in Pittsburgh, PA….
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This past Sunday, I returned back to the Sub Alpine Society for what was to be a fully energetic evening. Even with the low crowd, the bands still gave it their all and left me very satisfied by the end of the night. Pittsburgh based CRASH ARMY opened up the evening with their energetic grunge…
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Today, we have an exclusive premiere from Alive in Barcelona for their brand new single “Parasite”. Melodic and hard hitting, the song starts off with soft vocals before transitioning to pulse-pounding rock sound. The vocals hit pretty well in this one, and combining with the hard rock sound of the guitars, it makes for a…
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On Saturday August 20th, I had the pleasure to return back to the Sub Alpine in Turtle Creek to check out Living Dead Girl. It was an octane filled evening with much anticipation for what was to come. Opening up the evening was Skarlett Sky, and they nearly set the stage on fire with their…
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On Saturday August 20th, members of First Angel Media comprising of Ravyn, Bella Rotten, Jana Lee Macheca, A.L. McDonough, and two members of CRASH ARMY participated in The Alice In Wonderland Experience created by CluedUpp Games. The object of the game was to use clues provided in the app to locate Alice. Essentially, you would…
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The last weekend of August and it is going to help end the month with a bang! A variety of awesome things to look forward to just as the kiddos are going back to school, so lets get right to it! On Thursday August 25th, do you still believe? If you watched The Lost Boys,…
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Today, I am proud to present the official premiere of Losing September‘s newest single called “What’s Your Mission” Let’s first focus on the vocal style in the song. It is rich and powerful, and is meant to inspire something within the listener. The guitar work is frolicking and the gentler sections really help build the…
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We officially hit number 50 of the Creature Feature, and this weekend is just another in a very busy August! Let’s take a gander at all that will be happening this weekend! Starting Thursday August 18th until Sunday August 21st, it is Skull Fest 12. Consisting of multiple bands in various locations, this is a…
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Dark alternative duo The Bellwether Syndicate, is a duo composed of William Faith formerly known from Christian Death and Sarah Faith, also known as DJ Scary Lady Sarah. They are gearing up for releasing a new album, and to give us a taste, released a new single called “Dystopian Mirror” The song is very kinetic,…
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When Green Jello comes to your town, you can expect it to be a crazy time. Especially as of recent since they expanded their performance to be almost like a traveling circus of different performers, and creating their own online show called WTF-TV which recently hit 1 million subscribers. Episodes stream every Saturday, as well…
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This weekend is geared to kick your butt! So much to do that you know what to do with yourselves. Hopefully we can help in making that decision Starting us off, on Thursday August 11th, it will be A Very Evil Heavy Metal Evening at Whisper Nest in Millvale, PA. The bands waiting to take…
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Get ready to witchy with Scarlett O’Hara with their latest release “Witching Hour”. After a haunting start, the song gets heavy and loud with heavy metal sound with a combination of melodic vocals that gets intense during the chorus. Everything flows together to create a in your face bombastic hit. As far as the theme…
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August is coming out swinging with the first weekend being packed full of events. I hope you are ready! Starting us off, on Friday August 5th and Saturday August 6th, Rock For Life concert series present Rock For Life 23 at Iselin Community Park in Saltsburgh, PA. Sponsored by RFL Records, it will feature numerous…
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You ever have those moments where you go to an event or concert, and you can just feel the magic in the air? It’s like you know deep inside what you are about to experience is going to be awesome, possibly even life-changing? That is exactly how I felt the moment I walked into the…
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Did I mention that I absolutely love bands that have a taste for the theatrical? Midnight Nightmare is just another example of that, looking straight out of horror movie with their latest music video for the single “Fear & Apathy”. With beats that bleed absolute evil, the song ushers our descent into darkness. With a…
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Here we are at the last weekend of July, and to prepare for the most busiest August to come, this weekend is going to be jam packed. Buckle up, it is going to be a very bumpy ride. Starting off, on Wednesday July 27th, it will be the Hail to the Squid Tour stopping at…
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Recently, I had the privilege to attend Distortion Productions 200th show, and for those who could not attend, here is what you missed. Once everyone got settled in, due to silver walks having to cancel their appearance because of Covid, we got an extended exclusive opening set from boxed warning. He described it as an…
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Celebrating 35 years, Canadian Hard Rock band Playhouse is planning to celebrate by releasing a new album, and here is the second single “Hell’s A Long Way Down”. The song starts off by rocking your socks off, and keeps going until the very end. It is very melodic backed by the intense vocal performance of…
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This weekend is going to be a very busy one, with one major music festival to be anticipating that will be happening! Starting us off, from Thursday July 21st to Sunday July 24th, Tekko 2022 – Gods and Goddesses will be taking place at the David L Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. It is…
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What I love the most about the MUSE feature is that I get to introduce people to bands I recently discovered. Here is a discovery known as Chaoseum. They are a Swiss metalcore act, and I was drawn to them due to their appearance. The lead singer reminds me of a cross between The Crow…
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We are at the halfway through July, and things are really ramping up to mark the occasion. Let’s take a look at what will be happening this weekend! Starting us off, on Wednesday July 13th, Treasure presents an evening of darkwave, postpunk, dreampop & ethereal at The Forge in Homestead, PA. The bands playing are…
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First Angel Media goes to the most unique Occult shop in Pennsylvania! Check out this interview with proprietor Lauran Rae at The Dark Parlour : Haus Of Obscurities and see what it’s all about, and find out more about their one of a kind collection (like Frank The Screwhead), services (divination, rituals, educational classes), rental…
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This week, MUSE goes straight to hell with Sam Astaroth being his most demonic yet in his single “Demoncore”. Sam is someone who puts everything he has into his creative visions, and it really shows here. The song starts out with a dark catchy rhythm backed by his gravely almost death metal like flow. This…
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This weekend is stacked for those looking for some post 4th of July celebration. Let’s take a look at the offerings! Starting us off, on Thursday July 7th, Dark Glass Productions presents a metal show at Black Forge Coffee House II in McKees Rocks, PA. It will feature Nephele, The Last Reign, Amavasya, and Shadow…
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Tragic Impulse are an electro industrial duo from Pittsburgh, PA, and they recently released the video for their new single “Oubliette”. There is a pulse pounding beat throughout the song, making it very easy to dance to. The lead singer has a vocal delivery that goes between singing and then raw screaming when it gets to…
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It is 4th of July weekend, and looks like we are going to start off July with a bang! Let’s take at look at what will be happening for the holiday weekend! Starting off, on Thursday June 30th, the Strange Rumblings Tour will be rolling through at Cattivo in Lawrenceville, PA. It will feature The…
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Love Dumpster is a female fronted punk band from Pittsburgh, PA, and they are here with a video released for their first single “Control”. The song is peppy and catchy as heck with its guitar and bass rhythms. It keeps the energy going throughout the song, and then segues into a slow soothing section before…
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On Thursday, June 16th, myself and other members of the First Angel Media staff took a journey to Lovedraft’s Brewing Company in Mechanicsburg, PA to check out Psyclon Nine during their Road to Hell Tour. To say it was amazing would be an understatement to describe the evening ahead. Let me talk a little about…
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Summer is officially here! Let us take a look at all that will be happening for the summer weekend! Starting us off, on Wednesday June 22nd, Outer Dark Media presents a crushing black metal show at Black Forge Coffee House II in Mckees Rocks, PA. It will feature Valdrin, Well of Night, and Uzkost. It…
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CRASH ARMY has returned, and even though things have been quiet in their camp, they have been hard at work on new music. They have a second single they just released called “Happily Never After” and are proud to introduce us to it. This is an upbeat grunge rock song with an infectious lyric delivery,…
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It is Father’s Day weekend in the Burgh, and if you are looking to spend time with dear old Dad, there is plenty of events to attend together. Starting on Thursday June 16th, there will be a small show happening at Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA. It will feature local bands such as Anxiety…
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The work on the official soundtrack to the upcoming film Overnight produced by Solunar Records has been very fruitful indeed. On May 31st, the fourth single dropped, this time it is a solo effort from Caleb Straus’s new musical project The Death of Zenith. It is a cover of the song “Sun and Moon” originally…
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Psyclon Nine have returned, and are just as dark and evil as ever. They recently released a new single “Money and Sex and Death” to showcase their forthcoming album. The song has a dark electro rhythm, with angry industrial sections mixed in. It has remnants of their sounds from the past while at the same…
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Got another fun weekend coming up, with tons to keep you occupied! Starting us off, from Friday June 10th to Sunday June 12th, the dead will walk the earth when Living Dead Weekend rises at Monroeville Mall in Monroeville, PA. This year, it will be celebrating the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead…
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This past Thursday May 26th, I had the distinct pleasure to attend a live performance from gothic rock band Christian Death at the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA. They were touring in support of their new album Evil Become Rule which released May 6th of this year. After the warmup of the opening act…
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Today, we are going to take a listen to the groovy single “Head” from Wax Mekanix. It starts out with a little of a middle eastern influence before diving into a gentle guitar flow. It has a clapping back beat throughout with a flowing lyrical prowess from the man himself. The song is about how…
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Summer is soon approaching, and this weekend is looking hot with events. June is starting off strong, and here is all you have to look forward to! Starting us off, on Friday June 3rd and Saturday June 4th, Descendants of Crom will be hosting DOC IV at Cattivo in Lawrenceville, PA. Originally was scheduled for…
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Ryder brings their hard rock flavor with the latest single “Lilan’s Lullaby”. The guitar work on this one guides through along with the crooning voice of the lead singer. This is a tale of seduction and feeling powerless to resist. The video includes shots of the band as they perform the song as well as…
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Hard to believe, but here we are at the final weekend of May already, and it will be Memorial Day weekend to boot. So if you are looking for something to do, here is all of what you have to look forward to! Starting us off, Thursday May 26th, there will be a small metal…
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After two years, it is safe to say that the industrial scene is back in Pittsburgh at a venue that is very conductive to that experience. Black Forge Coffee House II – McKees Rocks is a venue that I mostly experienced with their coffee and various markets they have hosted. I can safely say it…
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Here we have a rocker of a tune from Absinthe Green featuring Snowy Shaw called “Give the Devil His Due” From the opening guitar licks, the song is fast paced and intense with the help of some stellar vocal work from the female vocalist. The costumes of the band look great as well, and the…
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This is going to be a huge weekend for May, so let’s get right to it Starting us off, on Thursday May 19th, Distortion Productions will be hosting show #198 at the Black Forge Coffee House II in Mckees Rocks, PA. It will feature Missfit Toys, Absynthe of Faith, and headliner Hocico. One of the…
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I have a nice treat for you that is very fitting for Friday the 13th. Dawn of Ashes released their music video for the single “EMDR”, and I will warn you, it is not for the faint of heart. What you are about to witness is very terrifying and mentally disturbing. And as a fan…
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It is the weekend of Friday the 13th, and it is lucky 13 as there will be plenty of events to keep you occupied. Let’s take a look at what is coming down the pipe. Friday, May 13th, come down to Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh, PA to enjoy some good old rock and roll….
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I do love a band with a theatrical stage presence, and Illusions of Grandeur fits that bill. They recently released the third single from their latest album The Siren known simply as “Demons“. It kicks off with a mystical flair with the lead female vocalist expressing her vocal prowess. She has some serious pipes, especially…
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It is the first weekend of May, and if you are looking for a little post Cinco De Mayo celebration, there is plenty of offering to help you in that endeavor! Starting us off, on Thursday May 5th, Play Alone Records will be holding a show at a secret location. It will feature bands such…
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When it was announced that Sam Astaroth would be collaborating with Kristof Bathory, who is the front man of Dawn of Ashes, I knew it would be a match made in Hell. After listening to their latest track “Dualism“, I ended up being right on the nose. Sam Astaroth has that vocal style can match…
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Los Angeles based Fate DeStroyed brings an unique blend of metal with their latest release “Mutation” Starting out with a melodic backing track, it then evolves into an intense rocker with the female vocalist of the band showing her vocal prowess. She shifts from singing to death metal like screams fluidly, and the song flows…
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Here we are at the last weekend of April, and it will be going out with a bang. Let’s take a look at what is all coming to help close out this month. Starting us off, Wednesday April 27th, Brillobox in Lawrenceville has reopened its doors to the public, and will be hosting a live…
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Now for something a little different. Shrunken Head Entertainment presents B1g Vern featuring Wite Claw with their latest track “Allanis Morisette” Backed by a catchy beat, the song is hilarious as B1g Vern raps about all the high profile female celebs that he would like to put his moves on. The whole thing is meant…
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Another weekend jam packed with events to look forward to, so let’s get right to it! Starting us off, Friday April 22nd and Saturday April 23rd, Brutal Weekend 2022 will be happening at Sub Alpine in Turtle Creek, PA. It will be two days of the most brutal metal bands they can offer. You can…
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Here to introduce you to deathcore band Of The Fallen with their new single “Lamentations”. So I love the fact how it starts out in complete silence as it slowly builds up to when the heaviness starts. Once it ramps up, it keeps up the intensity throughout the rest of the sound. You can’t help…
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Buckle your safety belts, this Easter weekend is going to be extreme! There is a load of events taking place, so hope you are prepared for it! Thursday April 14th, Telecorp Presents is hosting a show at Spirit Bar in Lawrenceville, PA. It will feature ADULT. headlining, with support from Kontravoid and Spike Hellis. DJ…
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Experimental prog band SPANK BYTE invite you to take a journey with their song “Funeral of Innocence”. This is a journey within your mind and soul and their musical accompaniment will help guide you there. The song is very much an instrumental, which is okay because no words are needed for what the song is…
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Another weekend full of events, and sunnier days are finally making their appearance known. Let’s take a look at what to expect! Starting us off, from Friday April 8th to Sunday April 10th, Steel City Con will be returning to the Monroeville Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This is going to the biggest event yet…
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Caleb Straus is a man of many hats, and while completing his first film Overnight, he has also started another musical project known as Death of Zenith. It will be a part of his music label Solunar Records. He describes it as cinematic metal, and to give us an idea what exactly that means, he released…
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No fooling, we are ending March and starting April hot with a slew of events this weekend. Hope you are ready for what is to come! Starting us off, on Wednesday March 30th, Korine will be heading to the Funhouse At Mr. Smalls in Millvale, PA, and they will be supported by darkwave duo Some…
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An always great thing about being a fan of the independent music scene is you can always count on being introduced to bands you may not know about. I was recently introduce to electro-industrial band known as Extize and boy was my mind blown. The fact that they make music I like was enough but…
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Buckle up, this is going to be a jam packed week of events. Now the spring has arrived, even thought it won’t feel much like this weekend, things are going to be seriously ramping up with concerts and events galore. Let us unpack what is all coming up. Starting us off, on Wednesday March 23rd,…
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Shrunken Head Entertainment artist Ritual of Ether is back, dropping a teaser for his song “LookAtAllThisWitchyShit”. He only recorded the first verse of the banger just to give us a taste of the heat to come. From the moment the song begins, the beats drop hard and his flow is enough to get you moving….
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Irish eyes will be smiling upon us all as there will be a lot to partake in for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. It may be a bit damp, but at least we will have warmer weather to help get us in the mood to celebrate. So grab your shamrocks and green beer as we take…
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Today is my birthday, and I could not think of better way to commemorate the day than by introducing you all to industrial metal band Esther Black who recently released a video for the song “Goat. Industrial metal will always be my baby, and since I consider myself the GOAT, I thought this was the…
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March is in full effect as far as wacky weather is concerned. But the show must go on this weekend, and what makes it even more special is yours truly will be celebrating his birthday. Let take a look at the events to help celebrate the occasion. As a preview of what is to come,…
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Underground rap artist Madclock has been busy working on his new album Devils Never Cry and to give us a taste he released a first single “Hellfire”. This is a man who is always evolving his sound, and the beats in the song is an example of that. He transitions from rapping to an almost…
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March has arrived, and that means spring is coming as well as good times ahead. This weekend brings happenings to give us a taste of what is to come. Starting us off, for horror fans, starting Friday March 4th until Sunday March 6th, Horror Realm Con will be taking place at the Crowne Plaza in…
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Hailing from New York City, Kore Rozzik aims to bring you the next level of rock and roll sound. Their latest single “Vengeance Is Not Enough” is a prime example of what they have to offer. From the moment the opening riff starts, you know you are going to be in for a wild ride….
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Believe it or not, we are at the last weekend of February. This month has spoken promise as far as music scene is concerned, and if it keeps up, we are going to see brighter days ahead. There is a good bit happening this weekend, so let’s take a look at what you can look…
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If you are looking for a sound that will capture your imagination as well as getting your attention, the duo known as Weird Wolves will definitely provide that. Their latest single “Dancing In Hell” is a perfect example of what I am speaking of. Both ethereal and sensual, this song tells about the pleasure and…
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Who says you only need one weekend to celebrate the ones you love? This weekend we are going to have a post-Valentine’s encore with more special events to spend time together. Let’s take a look, and try not to get too hot under the collar. Starting us off, this Thursday February 17th, Opus One Productions…
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Kissing Candice is a five piece band of diversified sound, combining metalcore, industrial, and metal. They have a taste of the theatrical with each member sporting a different horror related costume, complete with a mask. It would be easy to just classify them as just another masked band like Slipknot, except once you witness what…
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It is Valentine’s Day weekend, and if you and your lover are looking for a wild night out, there will be plenty of offerings to choose from. Let’s take at look at what you can experience together if you need plans for your special day. Kicking us off, on Friday February 11th, Casey’s Bar in…
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Beyond Machines is an up and coming experimental rock/metal band hailing from Pittsburgh, formed during the pandemic. To introduce themselves, they released the first single from their full length debut album Machination called “Paranormal”. The song starts off with fierce intensity, and keeps it up until the end. The combination of roaring vocals mixed with…
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Welcome February! This weekend is the calm before the storm, believe it or not. Despite a good bit of hard hitting events coming your way, this is just the warm up. Starting us off, on Friday February 4th, it will be Metal Night at Casey’s in Pittsburgh, PA. It will feature bands such as Cutting…
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Dark Electro band Dogtablet is here to present a new video for their single “Every Little Lie” featuring Sapphira Vee and Melodywhore. This is a song that with down-tempo grooves, and the video is a hypnotic fever dream as you watch the smooth transition between the vocals of Melodywhore and Sapphire Vee. This is very…
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With snow and colder temperatures, you may feel more prone to hibernating this weekend, but if you are wanting to venture out, here is what to look forward to. May not be much, but still enough to get your blood pumping. This Friday January 28th, The Wickyards in Youngstown, OH will be hosting Sneaky Heat…
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CRASH ARMY collaborated with First Angel Media to present the grunge rocker known as “Edward Scissorhands”. The song speaks of the consequences of chasing after the wrong kind of lover. No matter how much you try to change yourself to meet their standards, if they are not meant for you, you will just get yourself…
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Just when I thought I seen Dawn of Ashes reach their pinnacle, they push even further to show you that you haven’t seen everything yet. They are gearing up to release a new album with the concept being based on awareness of mental health. To show their sincerity, they released the first single known as…
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Heading into the third week of January, and this time around, it is going to be a bit more busier than most. So if you are looking to get thawed out from the cold weather, this is the week to do it as there is a good bit of heat coming your way. To start…
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Sometimes, all we want is to be heard. Despite the world trying to drown us out, ignoring our voice, and just casting us aside, we just keep speaking until we are heard. That is the message in the pummeling single from TERRORBYTE called “SATELLITE INTEFERENCE“. The song is dripping with venom with dark aggrotech beats,…
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Here we are with another short weekend ahead, but with the events being offered, should provide quality entertainment. Leading us to the weekend, on Thursday January 13th, The Breathing Process and Worm Shepherd will be invading Preserving Underground in New Kensington, PA. They will be joined by Riparian and Fall Off The Earth. This show…
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Previous MUSE artist Murder For Girls starts off 2022 with a bang with their latest music video for the groovy single “Star“. From the moment the song starts with it’s catchy beat, it will drive you to dance and sing along. The harmonious vocals pull you in and keep you raptured all the way to…
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As the weather gets colder, as well as battling against the almighty Omicron, we will be starting 2022 with not very much events, but there are still things going on if you are interested. On Friday December 7th, Gator Shakes, Plaguewielder, and Divine Tragedy will be descending upon Casey’s Draft House in Pittsburgh, PA. If…
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You are familiar with my writings with MUSE and Creature Feature, but there is something else I been a part of that I am proud to announce will be joining the First Angel Media family. Starting in 2022, The Gruesome Gazette will now be affiliated with First Angel Media. To give you some background of…
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As we wave goodbye to 2021, let’s take a look at the top 5 MUSE of the year. There was a lot of good content, and it was almost impossible to narrow it down, but I think the choices I made will speak for themselves. Number 5: Ludovico Technique has been very productive in 2021,…
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Hard to believe, but soon it will be 2022. There will be a plethora of new year celebrations to kick off the year turning in style, but here are a few events of note that will be happening this weekend. Starting off, on Friday December 31st, GLO Productions x Slayd Productions x 1-UP Productions presents…
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Something a bit different with Crazy & The Brains with their take on “Punkrocker”. The song was originally done by Iggy Pop and Teddybears. Their version of the song is more dreamy and has a vibe that will get you tapping your feet as you listen along. It actually manages to top the original while…
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We are sitting at 10 days left until Christmas, and this weekend definitely has seasonal events to help us get in the mood. To start, on Friday December 17th, Prevailer Entertainment will be hosting a Toy Drive at Invictus LLC in Dubois, PA. You can watch bands such as Assault on 5th, The Wasted, Neocracy,…
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Hailing all the way from Germany, progressive rock band Thybeaux brings us a look at their single “Black Lines”. It has a fierce opening with brutal vocals and aggressive guitar work. It keeps up the intensity for most of the song before slowing down a tempo for the bit before building back up. The song…
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There will be a ton of things happening this weekend, so there will be a lot to choose from to help you unwind and relax during the madness of shopping as you prepare for the holidays. To start off, Thursday December 9th,Some Die Nameless will be holding a show at Porky’s Bar and Grill in…
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Caleb Straus, the mastermind behind the band you may have heard of Emzy Enzy is a man of many hats. He has done some solo projects, and is currently working on a feature film Overnight. The film tells the story of doomed star-crossed lovers who go down dark paths and ultimately collide at The Overnight…
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Our favorite goth rock duo The Long Losts are back with their latest spooktacular single “Back In the Dark With You”. The song itself is a treat as it has a catchy rhythm that will get you snapping your fingers as you dance away. Once the guitars kick in, the song takes off as the…
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It is officially the last month of 2021, and to start us off, there are a good bit of events to come for the first weekend of December. Here is what to look forward to help you relax from the stress and madness of the holidays. Thursday, December 2nd, electronic pop band Korine will be…
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The fourth entry of the women of November is Distortion Productions own dark siren known as Sapphira Vee. The song is known as “The Unknowing Muse”, and has her singing along with Chris Connelly from Armalyte Industries, who was the inspiration behind the song. The music is dark and trippy, and features haunting choir-like vocals…
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As turkey festivities begin to kick off, if you are looking for a way to help burn calories, or just want to spend time with family in a different setting, there are things to look forward to for Thanksgiving weekend. Here is what to expect. Starting us off on Wednesday November 24th, some pre-Thanksgiving festivities…
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The third entry in the women of November comes from Pittsburgh female artist Hanna Bakarat with her single “Siren”. The song flows just like the waves of the ocean, gentle, soothing, and it flows so well. The visuals of the video pop out with various colors as you watch her sing the tale of the…
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As the holidays near, the events are starting to pop up all over, and this weekend especially is going to be a busy one. Let’s take a look at the madness to come! Starting on Thursday November 18th, Blacklist Entertainmentpresents the November edition of Cobwebs at Belvedere’s Ultra Dive. Providing the best goth/industrial tracks from…
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The next entry in the women of November is “Freaky Friday” by Shrunken Head Entertainment artists Razakel & The Slice Girls. Backed by a creepy yet infectious beat, the song speaks of putting your faith in the wrong people, only to have them betray you. We all been in that situation where we trusted someone,…
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Now that everyone had the chance to recover, November bounces back this weekend with a variety of events to expect. Here is what you can look forward to. Starting off on Thursday November 11th, Dying Fetus with support from Terror, Brand of Sacrifice, and Vitriol descend upon Spirit Bar in Lawrenceville. The night of punishing…
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I decided for the month of November, I will be highlighting female artists, and to kick us off, we have Ships In The Night with their latest single “First Light” Ships in the Night is the brainchild of Alethea Leventhal, and she does it all from vocals to the music. Her ethereal singing will lull…
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As the season changes, the weather gets colder, and the hours get longer, this is the time of year that the events start to wind down. We got a fairly light weekend in store, but November still has some life left. Starting on Thursday, November 4th,PGH Requiem presents the November edition of Requiem which will…
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Happy Halloween everyone! In the spirit of Halloween, let’s take a band called VHS who are releasing an album based on vampires called I Heard They Suck…Blood. I love everything vampires, and I am most excited due to the fact there are songs on this album based on vampire movies such as The Lost Boys…
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As we near the 31st of Halloween, this is the perfect time to introduce October Noir. If you like bands such as Type O Negative and 69 Eyes, then you will love these guys. As their name suggests, they have a love for spooky and dark melodies, and they show that in their music video…
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The final weekend of spooky season is here, and we got a whole bag of treats in store, so let’s open up the bag and see what is in store! Starting us off, today, October 27th, Some Die Nameless presents the return of Mephiskapheles with support from Children of October and Boiled Denim. A different…
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Prepare yourself for full on evil courtesy of Assault on 5th with their music video for the single “Wrapped in Barb Wire” This song is as brutal as it gets featuring blistering guitars and guttural primal vocals. The video shows the band performing in a red hue that makes them seem like they unearthed themselves…
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The spooky season continues as we have another weekend of frights and bites to look forward to. Here is the next round of events to sink your teeth into. Starting us off, PGH Requiem presents the October edition of Cobwebs, taking place on Thursday October 21st. I am sure lots of spooky flavor will be…
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The enigmatic experimental rock band I’m An Alien is back with their sophomore album So What’s Next. They answer that question within the space of the album which has a total of ten tracks. It opens with the spacey intro track called “Vissionary” before leading right to the next couple bangers “So What Do You…
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Meet Thomas Crane. He has been known for directing countless music videos, working with bands such as Saliva and Kamelot, and he is the founder of KillDevil Films. Today he premieres his first music release since 2019 called “Monsters Walk Amongst Us” A firm belief of mine is that our fellow man can be worse…
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This coming weekend of events is pretty light, but still full of plenty of frights. Let’s take a look at the upcoming itinerary of what’s to come. Starting us off on Friday October 15th, you know them, you love them, STRANGEWAYS hitting us with a spooky version of \\Technique// alt 80’s dance party. It will…
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Spooky season is in full swing, and it is time for MUSE to celebrate that, starting with this dark delicacy from The Bridge City Sinners called “Devil Like You”. The video starts with a warning that what you are about to see may be disturbing as it depicts domestic violence and murder. What follows is…
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I hope you got your rest last weekend, because this weekend is going to be popping off with a whole smorgasbord of events to be looking forward to. Lets jump right to it. Starting us off, today, October 6th, the dynamic duo Twiztid will be playing at Crafthouse in Pittsburgh, and they will be supported…
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I remember in the late 90’s that I was going through a Nu-Metal phase for awhile, and as I was going down the rabbit hole, in the 2000’s I discovered a band by the name of Adema. I picked up their self titled album, and I remember liking it to the point it remains a…
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October is soon arriving, and this weekend is the calm before the storm, with a smattering of events to look forward to. Let’s take a look at what is to come. Friday, October 1st, Outer Dark Media presents Heavy Metal Hangout Volume 1, which will be happening at Black Forge Coffee House II in Mckees…
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Get ready for the brutality as Signs of the Swarm introduces us to the pummeling single “Deatth Whistle”. This song starts heavy with roaring vocals and slamming guitars, and its about facing one’s own death. Not necessarily a physical death, but more so the death of your own soul. Feeling empty and hollow, and void…
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The fall equinox has arrived, and with it, it brings all kinds of events to look forward to on the horizon. Let’s take a look at what is coming down the line. Starting us off on Thursday September 23rd, the spiders have weaved together to bring us the next edition of Cobwebs at Belvedere’s Ultra…
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Emzy Enzy is an experimental industrial metal band, and they are here to present to you the companion piece to “Broken Machine Blues” known as “Symphony of the Broken Machine”. A raucous and intense affair, this song kicks off hard and keeps it going until the very end. The video shows the band as they…
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Now that you got your rest last weekend, here comes another plethora of events coming your way. Let’s take a look at what is on the plate for this round. Friday, September 17th, STRANGEWAYS can’t stop, won’t stop with the next edition of \\Technique// Alt 80’s Dance Party at Belevedere’s Ultra Dive. The dancing gets…
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As we have been facing shutdown after shutdown during this pandemic, this month has proven the one thing that can’t be shutdown is metal. We seen a lot of new releases on the metal scene to prove it is very much alive, and this video from Dying Oath for their song “Insomniac” is just another…
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Deep inside all of us, there lies that darker side, just waiting for the moment to come out. This is something that HB The Grizzly explores with her latest single “Manic Inside”. Demonstrating her singing talents as well as her on point flows, HB The Grizzly takes a deep dive in this song that explores…
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This week is pretty light, which will give everyone a chance to relax after a hectic Labor Day weekend. Here is the list of events that will be happening over this weekend. Starting off, on Thursday September 9th, PGH Requiem will be hosting the next edition of Requiem at Belvederes Ultra Dive Bar. The ceremony…
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Scream At The Sky comes with a fiery banger with their second single that they released on September 1st called “Another Day in Hell” for their upcoming album Stay in the Clouds. The song is intense from the get go, exploding with bombastic riffs and growling vocals. The video itself transitions from the band performing…
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September is starting off strong with a various array of events for Labor Day weekend, so let’s take a look at the variety of happenings going down. Grab yourself a turkey leg, and go back in time for the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival which will be opening its gates this weekend starting on Saturday September 4th…
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Not My God is a heavy dark industrial project formed by Tim Skold and Nero Bellum and they just released a new single “Ashes” for their upcoming album Simulacra. The album will be their sophomore effort, and so far, the two have proven to be a match made in hell. The song is dark and…
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Icons of Industry is a music collective creating experimental rock and electronic music, and they recently released a taste of their collaborative called “New Wine”. The video shows the members performing in a train yard, then transitions to them playing in a music venue. The song itself reminds me of a grunge style with the…
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Pittsburgh metalcore act Lost in the Mutiny have come to melt your face off with their blistering single “Haunted Halls”. The video was filmed in Hill View Manor in New Castle, Pennsylvania, which is fitting as it is a famous paranormal hotspot to this day, and features the band as they play through the song….
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Doors in the Labyrinth is a postgoth/darkwave project of Pittsburgh based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Josh Loughrey, and he recently composed a track called “Forgiveness” for a compilation called Rhodium is the Metal produced by LIOC. This is the third volume of series of albums which pay homage to post industrial band Coil. A few things…
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Elevate The Virus are here to grab you with “Big Meaty Claws”! This aggressive track features roaring vocals, with bombastic guitars, that is guaranteed to make you bang your head until your nose bleeds. The video starts out with a comedic intro, before going right into song as the band performs it on stage. It…
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Pittsburgh electronic rock band Venus in Furs proudly presents their bombastic cover of the Frankie Goes to Hollywood track “Relax”. If you are like me, and have seen Venus in Furs perform live, you are in for a treat. If you are unfamiliar with this band, then you have no idea what you are missing….
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San Jose hardcore band MAYA pulls no punches with their live studio video for their single “Sangrando”. Under two minutes long, the song gets straight to the point with its ferocity, and including a breakdown at the end. The song itself is about protecting your blood, even shedding your blood if you have to. If…
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Something a little different than we are used to as Ritual of Ether and SHE recording artist Dieabolik The Monster introduce us to the “Anti-Hero”. The two waste no time as the video gets started, which is filmed in comic book style. I am sure this was an intentional nod to the 1960’s Batman TV…
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Transcendence recently debuted their EP Pangea last Friday June 25th, and to introduce us to what we would be expecting, released the title track the same evening. The Pittsburgh rock band which is part of Curtain Call Records chose the right track to set us in the mood. “Pangea” is roaring high energy rock song…
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“My Kindness” is the brainchild of experimental industrial band Emzy Enzy and industrial trap metal band Seethe, who is part of Pittsburgh Underground Label Brutal Business Entertainment. You have those certain collaborations between artists where you not sure what to expect, but once you hear the final product, it is something magical. This single is…
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North Carolina Hard Rock band To Begin Anew recently released their third single “Awaken” and it is a doozy. The song starts out rocking, and keeps up the intensity throughout the video. It is about waking up and fighting back against a system designed to hold you down. The video shows the band performing the…
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Losing September have returned with a new single “Curse the Sky”, which is sequel to their previous single “Contagious”. The song was written after their long time guitarist announced he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma, and it is a cry for mercy and a testimonial. The video starts out with a news report…
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Pittsburgh DJ PRPL CHLD is here with your summer anthem known as “Whistle Dance”. As a purveyor of the local club scene, I appreciate a good beat to vibe and dance to, something that gets the blood pumping and the feet moving. After listening to the song, I will say it definitely provides in both…
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The Breathing Process bring the brutality with their latest single “Wilt” which features David Semonich from deathcore band Signs of the Swarm. This is a pretty masterful track that has been composed here, for fans of bands such as Dimmu Borgir and Cradle of Filth, you will definitely find a lot to love about this…
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Russian Metalcore band Slaughter to Prevail, who are mostly recognized by their monstrous facemasks, are here with their ferocious single “Baba Yaga”. The video starts out with a cannibal feast before the song kicks into high gear, and we see everything from the lead singer fighting a bear and him marching with a tank behind…
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UK Hardcore band Dayshifter is here with their melodic single “Anywhere but Here”. It lulls you in with gentle melodies before kicking in high gear in the chorus with brutal riffs. The song is about those times where we deal with depression and loneliness, and wishing to be anywhere else other than your current situation….
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For those who like their industrial music with crunchy danceable beats, Mexican industrial band Disorder delivers that in droves with their latest single “Opium”. From start to finish, it keeps the intensity going to get your body moving. The video features flashing images full of cybergoths, making one want to break out the glowsticks and…
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With today being Bandcamp Day, and with Mother’s Day coming up with this weekend, I thought it was be very appropriate to feature Scottish dark electronic duo Witch of The Vale with their first official music video for their song called “Commemorate”. One thing you will notice right away in watching this video is the…
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Here with the official premier of “Fade Into You” a cover of the song from Mazzy Star by Pittsburgh alternative rock band Across The Dawn! There is no other way to say it, this is very beautiful video. Maybe I am a softie, but it was to the point that I felt it tugging on…
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Here we have a rock anthem from Rod Wilkins and the LOC Band called “Mr Floppy” about a little girl and her attachment to her stuffed animal. The song and video, which is shot entirely in black and white, portrays a scenario most parents are familiar with with kids who have their favorite toys that…
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STAT1STICK is the latest artist signed to Pittsburgh based label Brutal Business Entertainment and it is easy to see why as he has that unique sound to their music. Best way to describe it is ethereal electronic progressive industrial rock bliss. What is really amazing is everything from the music to the videos is created…
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I will admit, when it comes to anything related to HP Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos in particular, it doesn’t take much for me to leap right in. So when Pathways released their single “Great Old Ones”, I decided to listen to it to see what it was about, and to say the least, it…
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Here is a little animated video from alternative metal band Zero Theorem for their blistering track “Joke”. It is a brief sonic affair as the song itself explores themes of how people tend to display themselves as something they are not, and how the joke is on them because there are those who see them…
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Here is the latest barn burner from Pittsburgh alt metal band Winter’s Descent called “Fortune. It is a heavy metal anthem about finding the courage to stand your ground when everything and everyone seems to be against you. The refrain goes “Fortune favors the bold”, and that is something I find very relatable. Sometimes you…
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A lot can happen in a year! Royal Honey was one of my very first MUSE features when I first came on board, so I found it fitting that almost a year later, I am featuring them again. They have much growth happen that happened to them in addition to the MUSE feature itself has…
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As their name suggests, Connecticut based Rock/Metal band Casting Shadows is just about that, casting a shadow and showing the duality of human nature. They inspire you to make a choice where you can either choose to be crushed by negativity or you can fight back and become your best self. Their single “Shattered View”…
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The last time we got new music from industrial artist Ludovico Technique was back in 2018, so to learn they were starting to release new music again got me hyped. Here we have the smoldering video for their newest single “Embrace” and it will be enough to make you melt in the presence of the…
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Who is hungry? Pittsburgh metal band Prime 8 arrives at the dinner table with their video for their newest single called “Feast at a Famine”. The video portrays just your average family settling in for a nice meal before being attacked by a zombie, and having to fight before they become the next meal. During…
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Very proud to premiere the newest single from melodic rock band Pressure, who hails all the way from Sweden and are represented by Sam Bone Productions. The video features the band having fun rocking our socks off interspersed with random clips of people on Zoom as they sing and dance along. A pretty fun tune…
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For those who like their Valentine’s Day a little on the dark side of the things, such as myself, then look no further than Normal Creatures and their video for “666 Ghosts”. Formally known as Sikes and the New Violence, the rap/rock group rebranded themselves and released a new album in January of 2021. In…
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Hailing from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, God Hates Unicorns is here to introduce us to their sleazy brand of rock with their debut album No Gloryholes In Heaven. The album contains ten tracks with an additional two bonus tracks; their quirky cover of “Man I Feel Like A Woman” and bombastic “Chipped Ma’am“, and was produced with…
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Man do I miss seeing live performances. Here we have a band named Dirtbag Republic rocking out and having a great time as they sing their anthem called “Wannabees” One of the lines in their song is “Rock and Roll is my addiction”, and I think we feel the same as they do, and the…
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Here we have the The Joy Thieves with their single “Genocide Love Song” featuring vocals by Chris Connelly. It is an industrial rock song about impotent leaders, especially one in particular that I will not mention by name, but I think you get the idea of who it is when you watch the video. You…
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Corners of Sanctuary waste no time and get straight to the rocking in this video for their single “We are The Dead(Dead Man Walking)”. We get a scenic view of railroad tracks and forest scenery as we watch the band being metal as heck. This has more of a 80s metal feel to it, so…
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Following their Christmas release of the single “Corpse Bride“, Third Realm has finally released the music video for the track, courtesy of their label darkTunes Music Group. Third Realm describes their sound as Bipolar Pop, which I can definitely hear that in the new single. From start to finish, this song keeps you moving with…
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Dead Animal Assembly Plant makes no qualms about what they are about with their latest video for their single “A Violent Breed”. Violence begets violence is the message here, and it’s all presented in a horror movie fashion. The vocalizations and the guitar work contribute to a song that absolutely rocks, and make you want…
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This ethereal video from JaketheHawk for their single “Counting” softly guides you in then gets right to the rocking. This song and video blew me away with just how well produced everything was. If you like bands such as Tool or Deftones, then you will definitely find a lot to like here. There is just…
Read MoreWelcome 2021!! What a better way to welcome the new year with this video from Featured. This is another new project that was formed by ex-Nitzer Ebb member Julian Beeston and it will feature guest singers, which is why the name was chosen. This particular rocking tune is with guest vocalist I Ya Toyah who…
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Damned if we do, damned if we don’t. That is the current situation many of us have experienced or are experiencing since this pandemic began. We were challenged to not only change our way of living, but also our way of thinking. DICHRO explores this in their video for their latest single “One Lane Bridge.”…
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Chris Connelly invites you onto a journey with his latest album called Graveyard Sex. Even though the title would suggest otherwise, the album is about death and life, and was inspired by his friend Bill who he was working with at the time he started writing for the album and ultimately passed before they could work…
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The time is finally hear! The moment we have all been waiting for, especially myself. As Skies of Terra puts it so bluntly, the party is over!! The newest band to join the Brutal Business Entertainment label, they were looking for a good way to reintroduce themselves to the world to show exactly what they…
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Brrr, it’s getting cold outside. Time to warm ourselves up with some metal, and Kuhmora has just the song for you!!! It brings the heat and is guaranteed to make you thrash around with its unrelenting guitar riffs and fierce drumming. Something I quite enjoyed banging my head to, and I feel you all would…
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2020 has been a year of surprise releases, especially when it calls for it, and just in time for Halloween, Danny Elfman releases a surprise video for his single “Happy”. We been looking for an official theme song for the crapshoot of the year 2020, and it’s safe to say we found it. Danny Elfman…
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The Crowning has presented us with something specially unique with their latest single “After The Fall”. It is something that is both sweeping and poignant,yet still rocks at the same time. The video features the various band members as they play through the song, and you wouldn’t such an angelic voice to be belting out…
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Today, we delve into something that is metal, but is more dreamy, something more on the soothing side of things. The latest single “Wet Skin” from Caynug with animations done by an Instagram artist Alexandra Hotz shows us a woman driving down the road and ends up abducted by aliens. What is amazing the most…
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I first heard of WoR when they were interviewed for a podcast called Uncovering the Underground. They played a few tracks during the podcast and it was enough to know these guys had something special. These guys mean business, they have positive messages to spread, and their video for “Caged” helps to present that perfectly….
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As a spooky kid, this is my favorite time of year. I am spooky all year round but October is when I can get a bit extra about it. I appreciate things that get you in the mood for Halloween and all things dark and scary. Plus allow you the chance to just get weird…
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Picture this scene…a smoldering crater, smoke all around, and carcasses piled on top of each other. A foreboding feeling permeates your very soul as you realized you arrived in the one place you never wanted to be in. You’ve arrived in Feast on the Fallen’s “Wastemoreland”!! A very brutal penetrating song that makes you feel…
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Hey guys, so with everything that’s been transpiring lately. you ready for something heavy? Something to help get that aggression out? To go to that dark place and slam your head and fists about? Everyone Hates Everything is here to deliver with their single “Desolate is a Dark Place to Be”, from their debut album,…
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As soon as Stranger Things premiered on Netflix, I instantly fell in love with its universe. With their video for “Wild Hearts, Ghost in the Dark pays a perfect tribute to that universe. The synthy vibes of the music sounds like something that would fit in with the soundtrack of the series and the video…
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We all find times we must forgive the ones we love, and ask for forgiveness in return. “Forgive Her” from Gods and Aliens explores to the very depths of what that means. The video displays togetherness and all the goodness we share with our fellow friends, romantic partners, and families. And it really says it…
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Some times we need a message of hope, especially in these trying times. Memoira, a symphonic/gothic metal band from Finland, is here to deliver that message in their video for “Shooting Star.” If you like bands such as Nightwish and Within Temptation,then you will definitely love this. It is a very ethereal and beautiful song,…
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Modern Fossils hits hard with this video for their melodic rock song “Ripping Flesh.” The imagery of the video is like an insane kaleidoscope from the depths of hell, and I loved every moment of it. Very creative and I enjoyed jamming out to the song as well. youtu.be/Gh6rR3KRwZE Be sure to check out their…
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When the surviving members of Static X announced about embarking on a reunion tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first album Wisconsin Death Trip, my excitement was palpable. When they also announced about releasing an album of undiscovered material featuring the vocals of the late Wayne Static, that was enough to blow my excitement sky…
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Check out this groovy track from NORMUNDY!! The visuals will captivate your attention as the electronic beats of the music envelopes you. For fans of bands such as Linkin Park, this song will definitely be right up your alley. I found myself caught in its hypnotic trance just vibing along to its message, and I…
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Fresh off the release of their new album, Maelstrom of the Emerald Dragon, Dethelhem presents a new video for their track “A Tale That Time Forgot”. It is prefaced with a skit with some mild language, so viewer beware, that introduces a new member to their party, before getting into the medieval madness of the…
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Check out this blistering lyric video from One Of The Last!!!! Intense and positively guaranteed to make you headbang along to the lyrics, especially during the breakdown. I love the visuals in here, as well. Definitely recommend giving this one a listen!! youtu.be/P4MARFC04_Y You can see more from One of The Last at their official…
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Dethlehem describes themselves as a D&D campaign that came to life and formed a metal band. They are releasing a new album called Maelstrom of the Emerald Dragon on July 17th. It will be a concept album, which will satisfy those who are a fan of those formats like I am. The story of the album…
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Here is the newest video from Pleading the Fifth for their song “Bowser”. Definitely a fun little video to watch that is full of goofy imagery, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. I very much recommend checking it out as it is a pick-me-up for anyone who needs a laugh or a…
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Today, I thought I would feature this very fitting video from Panic Priest, something that hits home for all of us. Right now, we have all dealt with being separated from friends and family due to the Covid outbreak. We have all dealt with feelings of loneliness and isolation. And with the threat of another…
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Check out this video from The Static Wake, a metalcore band from Ohio. If you are fan of bands such as Staind or Cold, then you wil love this loved how scenic the video was, paired with the performance of the band itself. The lead singer transitions from soft singing to screaming at any given…
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Take a look at this enchanting video from Nocion a female fronted metal band that hails all the way from Puerto Rico The video as well as the song is very serene and I enjoyed the vocal and guitar work behind it. This song spoke directly to my heart about the games life and love…
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Filter is no stranger to politically charged music, for example their most famous song “Hey Man, Nice Shot”. The band was formed as an industrial metal band in 1993 by Richard Patrick, who is the brother of the actor Robert Patrick, and they released 7 albums the last one being in 2016. Their music was…
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Ryder is releasing another single off of their album Killer Karma, which is now slated for release in August of 2020, called “Slave For Love”. It will be available June 9th, and the single contains an acoustic version as well. “Slave to Love” is a pretty fun to listen to, and I found it catchy….
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Very excited as we are able to feature a video from The Long Losts of their song “The End That Calls Us Home”. I think timing is everything and this couldn’t be a more perfect time to feature this video. With everything in the world being in turmoil right now, I think this helps send…
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Check out the video from Murder For Girls called “(The World Is Full Of Helpful) Goth Girls”. I love the fact this was filmed right in Pittsburgh, as well as sheds light on just how helpful goth girls are. I even had my experiences in the goth scene where just when you need them, they…
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Give a look at this video from Adoration Destroyed “You Should See Me in a Crown” It is very well done cover as it gives the song a much darker quality to it. I was taken aback by just how well they did with the song and the production of the video is top notch…
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Check out the video from Royal Honey that they released last Friday. In my opinion, the video is a romping good time, the song itself is infectious, and by the end, it will leave you with a smile on your face “Dirty Romance” is the first single from Royal Honey’s debut CD Hype, Money And…
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Check out “Anywhere but Here” the latest from Seethe, the side project of Patrick McElravy of 9 Stitch Method. If you like bands such as Marilyn Manson or AWOLNATION then you will love this!! The song itself is primal but primal with a beat to it. While watching I found myself nodding my head not…
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Talion is a thrash metal band that hails from Pittsburgh, PA, and on March 27th, they released their latest EP known as Wretched Gift of Life. Featuring 5 blistering tracks of mayhem, the album begins by luring you in with a gentle touch before pounding you with non stop in your face thrash metal. The…
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Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish are known for their grandiose albums, and their newest album Human:||:Nature, which released on April 10th, is definitely the very definition of that. This is technically a double album, except with a unique twist. The second disc contains one whole song that is broken up into 8 parts. Their closing…
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The Birthday Massacre, hailing from Canada, released their 8th album Diamonds, and what an album it is. It is very fitting, especially during this time where things seem uncertain and everything looks dark. The album‘s theme is about being guided from the dark back into the light, providing a beacon of hope, which is very…
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Ryder is a hard rock band hailing from Queens, NY, who are looking to release their debut album Killer Karma sometime in May of 2020. It will consist of 10 tracks and to give us a taste, they are releasing a single called “Hard Time”, along with an acoustic song called “Crash and Burn“. If…
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Panteon hails from Brownsville, Texas and they have the reputation of being the pioneers of extreme metal in Texas, which their latest album Death and Darkness displays that perfectly. Valdo on bass, Hannibal on vocals, and Aaron Panteon on drums combine together as well oiled brutal assault to prove that they mean business. They come…
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From the start, this album will capture you, drawing you within its world. If you are a fan of bands such as Cold or Staind, then this will be right up your alley. Inertia is a perfect blend of being melodic, but it will go hard as well. The band, Nicumo, originates from Finland, but…
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