Matt Benton

Assistant Editor / Dallas, TX / @matteblacphoto

Matt Benton

Bayside Bring the Nostalgia to Dallas, TX

With the ever changing world around us, its sometimes crazy to think bands can stick around for 5 or 10 years. But then you have some bands that have been around for over 2 decades. Luckily for fans at The House of Blues in Dallas, TX were in for a

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The Last King Bring the Heavy While "Plotting for Demise"

The Last King are here for the HEAVY. There simply isn't a better way to start off this article than that statement. Within seconds of starting the track, The Last King unleashes a barrage of some of the heaviest metal to come out of New England in recent

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Madi Diaz Packs the Kessler Theater in Dallas, TX

Listen. I love some good ol' -core. Metalcore, deathcore, hardcore ... all of it. Give me some breakdowns, blast-beats, and some animal sounding vocals, and I am all in. But, sometimes I'm craving something different. You know the vibes. It's raining out, the thunder is crashing

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LO & Oni Bring Out a "Phantasy"

DAMN. Yeah, that's how I'm going to start this review. Normally I get at least 5 seconds before having my ears torn to pieces, but Lo must have been thinking "Nah. We going in straight away" on their new track "Phantasy" with

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Being As An Ocean Reveal "Death Can Wait"

Metalcore icons Being As An Ocean are here to take the music scene by storm with their newest release: Death Can Wait. With a career spanning over ten years, having such monumental releases like 2012's Dear G-d..., 2014's How We Both Wondrously Perish, 2015's

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Enterprise Earth Perfect Deathcore with 'Death: An Anthology'

If you haven't guessed it by now, I am a huge deathcore fan. Not only do I love deathcore, but I love Enterprise Earth. From their early days being on We Are Triumphant & Stay Sick Records to their recent releases on MNRK Heavy, the band has done

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Crook on the Wall and the Final Fall

Up and coming band Crook on the Wall are back again with another "stop everything and listen" single: "Final Fall". Music Scene Media was lucky enough to catch the band when their first single, "Imperial Mind" dropped, and thankfully we have the opportunity to

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Ender is "Here to Stay"

A lot of people will say that metal is just angry music and people screaming. Well ... I think Ender from New Jersey is a perfect example of that and so much more. And guess what, I'd bet money that they are going to be one of the most

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Enterprise Earth & the "Casket of Rust"

Just when I thought I was done writing articles for the year, Enterprise Earth went ahead and dropped an absolute banger on the 13th of December: "Casket of Rust". So, I guess, here we go again. Just like before, Dementual Art has once again given us a stunning

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Burn Absolute | "Failsafe"

Like many people, I'm always looking for new music to add to my ever-growing playlists and my list of bands I need to see live. Music is one of the things that always brings me joy and is something that can be a huge gamble. You never know

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Dead Days Sing Along to the Sound of Your "Death Song"

With so many bands throughout the world and weeks worth of music available at your fingertips, there are countless hurdles for new bands to overcome. In my opinion one of the biggest hurdles has to be, not only being a metalcore band, but finding a way to standout amongst the

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Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, & Ricky Martin Throw a Fiesta in Dallas, TX

Normally on a Friday night, I would be sitting on the couch, playing some video games, and ordering a pizza. But, for some reason on November 17th, I decided I wanted to shake things up a bit. But what could I do? Go out to a bar? Go see a

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Enterprise Earth Release "The Reaper's Servant"

Welcome back to another edition of "Matt fangirls over Enterprise Earth". From their recent run with Paleface Swiss to a headline tour about a year ago to the time they were the openers for Fit For An Autopsy back in the beginning of 2022; from talking about such

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Periphery Sell Out The Wildfire Tour '23

It's always cool when a band can sell a large amount of tickets for a show. They get to update the tour poster with that cool "Low Tickets" picture and it opens up the chances for even bigger tours or cooler support opportunities. So, I wonder

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Bullet For My Valentine Sell Out the House of Blues in Dallas, TX

I had the absolute luxury of being able to catch Bullet For My Valentine at their sold out House of Blues show in Dallas, TX. Accompanied by Of Mice & Men and Vended, the entire night was full of nonstop metal, excitement, and all around good times. This show was

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Polaris Bring a Halloween Extravaganza to Dallas, TX

Since moving to Dallas, TX back in 2019, I normally spend my Halloween on the couch watching movies, eating candy, and having some "boo-ze". This year, I decided to do something different. No, I didn't go out out to a party. Well... I guess I kind

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Life is But a Dream... with Avenged Sevenfold

It would be near impossible to diminish the musical impact that Avenged Sevenfold has had on the world of music. From stage appeal to sound to lyrical concepts to music videos and everything in between, Avenged Sevenfold have been a force to be reckoned with since releasing Sounding the Seventh

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VCTMS & "Vol. V The Hurt Collection"

Over the past few years I had the luxury of discovering Illinois' VCTMS. The band has slowly worked their way to one of the most played bands on my Spotify. Their music is perfect for the gym, road trips, and even grocery shopping. This past Friday the 13th, the

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Shinedown, The Revolutions Live Tour, & Allen, TX

Shinedown brought The Revolutions Live Tour to Allen, TX this past Friday for an electrifying night of music. Accompanied by Papa Roach & Spiritbox, fans were given one of the best concerts of the year. From breakdowns to joining the crowd in the stands to a nonstop bombardment of pyro

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Paleface Swiss Bring the Heavy to Dallas, TX

I don't think Gilley's Lonestar Room in Dallas, TX was ready for the heavy that took place on the 4th of October. From a torrential thunderstorm to some heavy breakdowns, the night was full of, you guessed it, the heavy. Paleface Swiss brought The Fear &

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That Mexican OT Sells Out the House of Blues Twice in Dallas, TX

It's pretty impressive when an artist can sell out a venue, but can you imagine selling out the upgraded venue as well? Well, that's just another day for the likes of That Mexican OT when he brought his star studded line-up to the House of Blues

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Eyes Set to Kill & 15 Years of "Reach"

This past weekend I had the absolute honor to attend Big Rob's in Ft. Worth, TX to catch a band that has molded my musical journey just as much as many others: Eyes Set to Kill. If you were a scene or emo kid back in the day,

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Crook on the Wall & the "Imperial Mind"

Music is one of those things that just never gets old. Even when it does, it doesn't. As confusing as that is, it's not. You still with me? Let me try and explain again. You find your favorite band when you're young and you

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Plus Fest Comes to Denton, TX

One of the best things about the Dallas-Fort Worth area is how there is an abundance of shows and festivals. If you're in need of something to do around October 14th & 15th, I'd highly recommend stopping by Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios in Denton, TX for

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Senses Fail Remind Dallas, TX That "Life Is Not A Waiting Room"

One of the best things about living in Dallas, TX is the abundance of concerts, festivals, and tours that come through the area. Just the other day, The Echo Lounge & Music Hall was graced by one of those fantastic tours I was talking about. The always amazing Senses Fail