On a chilly night at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee, the August Burns Red 20th anniversary tour brought a packed audience to their feet. Alma Reed The night opened with Scottish metalcore giants Bleed From Within, who launched into their six-song set with “I Am Damnation,” a track from their latest release “Shrine.” Their catchy riffs and brutal vocals set the tone for the night, and the audience responded in kind. They closed with a powerful rendition of their hit “The End of All We Know” and let the audience know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Bleed From Within is a force to b ..read more

The 2023 outdoor concert season kicked off with a bang for me, braving the drizzling rain and making a beeline to FirstBank Amphitheater on May 23th. The bill for the night had Godsmack and I Prevail headlining, two bands renowned in the rock scene for their electrifying performances. Godsmack, marking their 25th anniversary in the industry, were promoting their heart-stirring album “Lighting Up The Sky”, potentially their last collection of original material. Meanwhile, I Prevail were carrying the momentum from their latest album, “True Power.” Alma Reed Upon arrival, I was immediately greete ..read more

Trinity Of Terror Part III – Live at The Nashville, Municipal Auditorium : The Three Musketeers of metalcore bring the terror to Nashville, TN. Written By J. Smith Photos By Alma Reed Though some consider it the most picturesque of seasons, autumn has always brought with it the promise of winter, i.e. the season of death. As such, it’s a fitting time for a tour such as Trinity Of Terror, a union of some of the biggest names in American metalcore/post-hardcore that has now reached its third installment, kicking off on Halloween of all days, and soldiering on until just prior to the winter solst ..read more