2023 – Lancaster, PA

August Burns Red finished their Rescue & Restore 10 year anniversary tour with their annual Christmas Burns Red festival, held in their hometown of Lancaster, PA. Christmas Burns Red is a two day show with different bands and setlists each night! I was able to catch night two of this event and it was definitely an astonishing finale. August Burns Red had support from Kaonashi, Signs of the Swarm, Galactic Empire, Kublai Khan TX, and Between the Buried and Me. Between catchy riffs, brutal growls, mic spinning, and over 3000 people jumping to “White Washed,” it was definitely a night to remember!

Anyway, continue reading below for more photos of August Burns Red and my full review of the show. Be sure to check out August Burns Red’s website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of John Krebs.

Show Preview: Lauren Calve @ DC9 Nightclub 10/18/23 — Washington, DC

Lauren 5 — *Lauren Calve (Photo by Shane Gardner)*

DMV-area singer/songwriter Lauren Calve will be headlining select dates this October on her “This Tour Is The Shift” tour in support of her acclaimed debut album Shift released on September 1, 2023. The first show of the tour will be at DC9 Nightclub in Washington, DC on 10/18/23. She will also be performing the following night at The Collective Encore in Columbia, MD on 10/19/23. Don’t miss out!

Anyway, tickets for the shows can be purchased HERE. Also be sure to check the Official Lauren Calve Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates.

Concert Review: The Devil Wears Prada @ The Fillmore 9/27/2023 – Silver Spring, MD

The Devil Wears Prada (Photo by John Krebs)

The Devil Wears Prada stopped to perform at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD on 9/27/2023. The band is currently on their “Metalcore Dropouts” tour with Landmvrks, Counterparts, and Fit For A King. Earlier this year I photographed TDWP as an opener for August Burns Red, but it was amazing to see them as the headliner! They are an amazing band with an extensive catalogue of absolute headbangers.

Anyway, continue reading below for more photos of The Devil Wears Prada and my full review of the show. Be sure to check out The Devil Wears Prada’s website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of John Krebs.

Concert Review: Parkway Drive @ Jacobs Pavilion 9/22/2023 – Cleveland, OH

Parkway Drive are currently on their “Monsters of OZ” tour with support from Make Them Suffer, Northlane, and The Amity Affliction. This monstrous tour stopped to perform at Jacobs Pavilion in Cleveland, OH on 9/22/2023. Parkway Drive has a special place in my heart because they were the band I discovered in high school and they opened the doors for me into heavier music. When I heard the song “Flesh, Bone, and Weakness” I was not prepared for double bass pedal intro and I’ve been hooked ever since. Being able to photograph Parkway Drive has been a dream of mine and what originally prompted me to become a concert photographer and I am extremely happy with how these photos turned out!

Anyway, continue reading below for more photos of Parkway Drive and my full review of the show. Be sure to check out Parkway Drive’s Official Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. All images are copyright and courtesy of John Krebs.

Show Preview: The Mars Volta @ Rams Head Live 9/20/23 — Baltimore, MD

Mars 1 — *The Mars Volta (Photo by Emily Monforte)*

The Mars Volta will be performing at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD on Wednesday September 20, 2023. This is a band you must see perform live. Fun, you will have…regret, you will not. The band is being supported by special guest Teri Gender Bender. These are two amazing artists. Tickets for this show are almost sold out. Act fast!!!

Anyway, tickets for the Baltimore show can be purchased HERE. Also be sure to check the Official Mars Volta Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates.

ENJOY!!!

Concert Review: Asking Alexandria @ Rams Head Live 9/7/2023 – Baltimore, MD

*Asking Alexandria (Photo by John Krebs)*

Asking Alexandria stopped to perform at Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, MD on 9/7/2023. The band is currently on their “Psycho Thunder Tour” with support from Zero 9:36 and The Hu. One of the major sounds of my freshman year in college was Danny Worsnop screaming the words “Oh my God!” followed by heavy and insane guitar riffs. I have been a fan of Asking Alexandria for years and this was my first time seeing them perform live. This concert was an amazing spectacle and the crowd never stopped moving!

Anyway, continue reading below for more photos of Asking Alexandria and my full review of the show. Be sure to check out Asking Alexandria’s Official Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of John Krebs

Show Preview: Parkway Drive @ Jacobs Pavilion 9/22/2023 – Cleveland, OH

Parkway Drive is coming to the United States this September, celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band, with their “Monsters of OZ” tour. This tour features an all Australian line up with Make Them Suffer, Northlane, and The Amity Affliction. Parkway Drive is stopping in Cleveland, OH on September 22nd. They are an amazing band to catch live and this tour will feature their pyro set up! Between the flames, soaring riffs, and hard hitting breakdowns, this is a show you will not want to miss! Tickets are available for purchase HERE. Be sure to check out Parkway Drive’s Official Website for up to date information.

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ENJOY!!!

Show Preview: Mr. Bungle @ Rams Head Live 9/5/23 — Baltimore, MD

mrbungle1Buzz Osborne — *Mr. Bungle (Photo by Buzz Osborne)*

Mr. Bungle recently announced a short fall tour with several shows hitting the east coast. The avant-garde thrash metal martyr’s will be kicking off the tour at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD on September 5th. This is a dream show for me and anyone that calls themselves a “metalhead.” The band’s lineup consists of original members Mike Patton, Trevor Dunn, and Trey Spruance alongside Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian and Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo. Wow. That’s incredible.

Anyway, tickets for the show at Rams Head Live are available HERE. Tickets for all other shows on the fall tour are available HERE. Be sure to buy your tickets asap. I expect sold out venues and frenzied crowds. This tour will be historic. Come join us!

ENJOY!!!

Concert Review: Blessthefall @ Baltimore Soundstage 8/20/2023 – Baltimore, MD

Blessthefall stopped to perform at Baltimore Soundstage in Baltimore, MD on 8/20/2023. The band is currently on tour with Dragged Under, Kingdom of Giants, and Caskets. I have been a fan of Blessthefall since summer of 2013, when I saw them on Warped Tour. They are the band that I have seen the most out of all the concerts I’ve been to and every time has been better than the last. I was definitely fanboying out in the pit as I am as close to my favorite band as possible. What is even better, is they are playing their album “Hollow Bodies” cover to cover, which is my favorite album. This concert was chaotic, hot, sweaty, and forever memorable!

Anyway, continue reading below for more photos of Blessthefall and my full review of the show. Be sure to check out Blessthefall’s Official Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of John Krebs.

Concert Review: Alter Bridge @ Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races 8/4/2023 – Charles Town, WV

Alter Bridge came to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town in Charles Town, WV on 8/4/2023. They are currently on tour with Mammoth WVH, MJT, and Sevendust. Alter Bridge puts on an amazing show filled with their hits, great crowd interaction and a setlist that will make any fan happy!

Anyway, keep reading below for more photos of Alter Bridge and my full review of the show. Be sure to check out Alter Bridge’s Official Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of John Krebs.