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Back on the Road: An Interview with Bobby Amaru of Saliva

Saliva and Drowning Pool are returning in 2024 for a second leg of their co-headlining SNAFU Le Tour. I had the chance to sit down with Bobby Amaru of Saliva before their performance to talk about the tour, their newest album Revelation, and the future of the band. So you

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Relive Your Youth with Saliva and Drowning Pool

Relive your early 2000s with Saliva and Drowning Pool, as they team up for another co-headlining run as the “SNAFU Le Tour” returns in 2024. The duo had great success in the Fall of 2023, and are already seeing a great second leg with a packed show at the Apollo

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Violence Solves Everything for Combichrist in Wisconsin

Combichrist’s “Only Death Is Immortal Tour” brings a huge lineup of electronic and industrial metal to The Annex in Madison, Wisconsin.  Local opener Biocarbon13 started things off with pulsating synths and heavy riffs, harkening back to an old school techno sound. They seemed to be having a great time

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ONEUS Returns to Chicago With 'La Dolce Vita' World Tour

ONEUS, the five-member K-pop group made up of Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong, and Xion, made their return to Chicago for their second world tour, La Dolce Vita. After a year-long wait following their appearance in Madison, Wisconsin on their previous tour, ONEUS returned to the Windy City with plenty of

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KMFDM Doing it Again in Milwaukee

The German masters of the Ultra Heavy Beat don’t seem to ever slow down, now celebrating 40 years since their debut, and hitting the road yet again to promote their 23rd album Let Go. The Rave in Milwaukee always gives KMFDM a warm reception on their tours, and it’

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Pantera's Legacy Lives on in Green Bay

The long-awaited Pantera reunion tour run continues, as they follow-up their epic 2023 run with the “For Legacy Tour” in 2024, hitting the road with Lamb of God once again. Opener Child Bite immediately set the tone for the crowd at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Vocalist Shawn

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Chicago Welcomes Vicke Blanka with Open Arms

Singer-songwriter Vicke Blanka makes his way across North America on the Japanese artist’s first international tour across the USA and Canada. Growing in popularity overseas due to his musical contributions to popular anime series and films, the singer brings all of his repertoire to show what he’s truly

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Powerwolf Announces First Ever North American Tour

After the success of their North American debut in 2023, German power metal band Powerwolf will return for a full North American run accompanied by Unleash the Archers. The tour runs from late August to mid-September, starting in Los Angeles, and hits major US markets with a sole Canadian stop

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John 5 Solos His Way Through Wisconsin

Coming off of taking on the role of the guitarist for Motley Crue, John 5 has gone from packed stadiums to a slew of venues including the odd bar for his latest tour. 1175 Sports Park and Eatery in Kansasville, Wisconsin is exactly one of those. Situated in rural Wisconsin

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VAV Excites Chicago with ‘Subcönscióus’ Tour

K-pop group VAV brings an exciting and fun-filled night to their Chicago Vampz. The 6-member group made up of St. Van, ACE, Ayno, Jacob, Lou, and Ziu has set off on a 10-city US tour promoting their latest album ‘Subcönscióus.’ Having the wildly energetic city of Chicago as the second

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Happy Holidaze from Steel Panther

Shock rock parody glam band Steel Panther get festive for the “On the Prowl Winter Holidaze Tour,” rounding out the year after their On the Prowl album release and subsequent summer tour. Moon Fever is the solo opening act for the show. The high-intensity rock group really does their best

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Meshuggah Makes Madison 'Bleed'

The Sylvee in downtown Madison, Wisconsin is packed tight for the return of the djent pioneers Meshuggah, bringing along their Swedish counterparts In Flames. Whitechapel leads off the show with “Let Me Burn,” starting things off incredibly heavy, which is exactly what the sold out crowd is craving tonight. “I

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Chicago Gets 'Louder' for OMEGA X

OMEGA X has let nothing stop them from making their return to the K-pop scene and bringing things right back to their fans in North America with their 2nd tour “Keep Goin’” only a year after their last. The crowd is already cheering and counting down for the show to

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Everglow Makes a Triumphant Return to Chicago

Everglow makes their long-awaited return to the United States with the All My Girls Tour following “Slay,” their first comeback in almost two years. It’s a highly-anticipated tour, and the final stages and performances certainly live up to the hype. In the packed Patio Theater, the six-piece group made

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Dragonforce Unleashes Fire and Flames Upon Chicago

The line around the House of Blues in downtown Chicago loops around the venue and through the chilly city streets for the sold out show on the Warp Speed Warriors Tour. The three levels of the venue are packed to the brim, clamoring for a night of speed metal, power

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AB6IX Launches 'The Future' US Tour in Chicago

K-pop quartet AB6IX makes their US debut in the vibrant city of Chicago, for their ‘The Future’ Tour leg in the United States. The quaint Patio Theater, situated in the suburbs of Chicago, makes for the home of this show. The crowd is lined up outside of the venue, despite

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Queen + Adam Lambert: A Rhapsody in Chicago

Iconic rockers Queen and Adam Lambert return for their fifth collaboration, bringing The Rhapsody Tour on a trek across the United States. The near-instant sellout of multiple dates led to the addition of more shows, making a two-night appearance in most cities on the tour. It’s no surprise that

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A Wild Night with Mushroomhead

The line to get into The Annex in Madison, Wisconsin, was out the door on a rainy Thursday evening. Before any band has even taken the stage, a buzz is forming amongst the crowd, excited for the show. They press against the barrier that gets them mere inches away from

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VAV Announces 2024 US Tour ‘Subcönscióus’

Kpop group VAV has announced a set of US dates in early 2024 in support of their 7th mini album Subcönscióus. The tour kicks off on January 5th in Jersey City and extends for a total of 10 dates across the US and Puerto Rico, ending on January 21st in

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System of a Down and Slipknot to Headline Sick New World 2024

The nu metal and alternative festival returns for its second year, bringing back previous headliners System of a Down and adding Slipknot to a second headlining slot. Sick New World Festival saw its debut this past May at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, with a collection of artists celebrating the

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Gojira and Mastodon Stomp Through Milwaukee

One of the longest and heaviest tours of the Summer clears a path through the Midwest, stopping at the BMO Pavilion in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The colossal event features the progressive metal sounds of co-headliners Gojira and Mastodon, with support from Lorna Shore, one of the most popular deathcore bands on

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KARD's 'Playground' Tour Hypes Up Chicago

Korean pop group KARD makes their return to North America with their 2023 ‘Playground’ Tour. A year after their previous venture to the US, with their ‘2022 WILD KARD’ tour, they return with more charisma and energy than ever before. A unique group within the kpop world, the co-ed group

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TRI.BE Debuts in Chicago on Their First US Tour

Kpop girl group TRI.BE makes their Chicago area debut during their first ever USA tour, an extensive 17-stop outing. There is a smaller crowd at the North Shore Performing Arts Center, a theater venue in the suburb of Skokie, about 20 minutes north of the Chicago city center, but

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The Rave Goes Goblin Mode with Nekrogoblikon

The weirdest metal tour of the year comes to The Rave in Milwaukee, with dinosaurs and goblins in tow. Hunt the Dinosaur brings some of the nastiest breakdowns of the entire night for their opening act set. The crowd was smaller, but engaged, and really started feeling the groove after

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Ministry and Gary Numan Electrify the Eagles Ballroom

The Eagles Ballroom, the premiere stage at The Rave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is bathed in purple LED lighting as the crowd files in for a stacked lineup of electronic and industrial legends. The duo of Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber, making up the industrial act Front Line Assembly, kicks off