Steven Wilson. Gothic Theatre. 11.12.16 Images of pigeons pecking their lives away atop buildings were transitioned into various street scenes around London as Adam Holzman set the stage at the Gothic Theatre with “First Regret.” The rest of the band appeared individually, while the ominous keyboard sounds silenced the sold-out crowd. We had all become …
Tool. Pepsi Center. 10.26.16 Sometimes it is nearly impossible to remove yourself from your surroundings when attending a concert in a giant corporate arena. While others times, suspension of disbelief is achieved effortlessly. When it comes to a Tool show, the venue itself literally ceases to exist. That was the case at the Pepsi Center last …
If you are the type of person who prefers your music shroud in an air of mystery, it might disturb you to learn that the most exciting, innovative label in the extreme scene exists not in some secret lair, but amidst a peaceful piece of land outside of Toronto, Canada. Yes, you read that right – peaceful Canada. No need to worry though, let’s just use our imaginations for a moment here – picture a land covered in ice and snow year-round; a pack of hungry gray wolves stalk the perimeter; there is a dark path that leads to a river flowing red with the blood of those who have dared cross into this forsaken realm, and the sole inhabitant sits upon his throne, gold chalice in hand, surrounded by his most prized spoils of war (vinyl), all while The Gault’s Even as All Before Us rings out across the horizon as the sun sets for the last time.
Those hoping for a death metal show when Opeth came through Denver last week were sorely disappointed, but those who were familiar with the new album and aware of the progressive setlist were treated to a perfectly balanced rock show by some of the most talented musicians to come from Sweden. As the snow piled …
This was supposed to be the show of the year. The brilliant Enslaved supported by the two biggest metal darlings of 2010, Alcest and Ghost. I got my ticket months ago, was looking forward to seeing all three bands and had the night off of work. However, because of some visa problems or some bullshit, …
Cruelly underrated and overlooked throughout the history of rock, there are five names that should always be mentioned when talking about one of the greatest rock bands EVER. They are Phil Moog, Michael Schenker, Pete Way, Andy Parker and Paul Raymond, otherwise known as UFO. With the thunderous rhythm section of Way, Parker and Raymond …
Après moi le deluge translates to ‘after me comes the flood’ and can be traced back to the King of France, Louis XV (1710-1744), but when Peter Gabriel uttered those words from the stage at Red Rocks on Monday night during his cover of Regina Spektor’s Après Moi, it felt more like a prediction. On …
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Under normal circumstances, this is not a show I would have attended. Portugal. The Man is one of those bands that I enjoy well enough and I would even go as far as saying I really liked 2009‘s The Satanic Satanist, but they arn’t a band I would go out of my way to see …
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The forecast was for rain, our seats were way up in the 58th row, the traffic getting into Red Rocks was horrendous and we were going to see a Rush. Most Rush fans would trade their first-born or maybe even their favorite bass to see Rush at Red Rocks. I am not most Rush fans. …
Tool brought their unique show back to Colorado this week with two nights at Red Rocks. They brought their trademark progressive rock/metal with an industrial twist and they brought their mind-altering lights and visual aids. They also brought an attitude about cameras that I have never seen at Red Rocks. ‘No cameras of any kind, …
