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

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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!

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

Sevendust are currently on the “Pawns & Kings” tour as support for Alter Bridge. They stopped at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town, WV on 8/4/2023. Sevendust are a band I have been familiar with but have never had the chance to see. After this show, I am now a huge fan and I hope to catch them again! If you have a chance to catch them on tour, you should do so!

Anyway, continue reading below for more pics of Sevendust and my full review of the show. Also, be sure to check out the Official Sevendust Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for his remaining shows. All images copyright and courtesy of John Krebs.

Album Review: II by Dead Cross (Ipecac Recordings)

Just in time for the holidays, American hardcore “supergroup” Dead Cross released their second full-length album, II, on Ipecac Recordings this past October. The album is a concoction of musical treatments, doused with innovative riffs of gothic proportion, drummed up from the ash of burnt angel wings. It assaults the mind as it slowly peels the skin from the back of your neck. An entourage of metal’s finest, drilling distorted bass riffs into a tight metal frame, led by the ethereal uprise and brutal assault of Mike Patton’s vocals. A group of signature personas co-authoring new anthems of isolation and hatred towards war, global dominance, extreme consumerism, toxic masculinity, insanity, and fear-mongering. A scathing shitstorm of misanthropy aimed at society at large.

Anyway, continue reading below for my full review. Visit the Ipecac Recordings Website for Dead Cross music and merch. Album review by Joseph Strand.

Show Preview: Anthrax @ The Fillmore 8/18/22 — Silver Spring, MD

Anthrax is currently touring in celebration of their 40th year as a band. Along with Black Label Society, Anthrax are bringing some of the finest thrash and heavy metal to The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD on 8/18/2022. Both bands will play headline sets with Hatebreed as the supporting artist. Anthrax and BLS have shared festival stages and one-off shows numerous times, but this marks the very first time these two bands have toured together. Don’t miss it!!!

Shows are selling out fast. Secure your spot while you can. Log onto https://www.anthrax.com/tour or http://blacklabelsociety.com for all ticket purchasing information.

Photo Flashback: Korn @ Blossom Music Center 8/23/22 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Korn recently stopped in Ohio while on their summer tour and Hazy Eye Media’s “Man in the Midwest” Bill Garman was there to catch these classic metal masters at work. It was a soundboard show for the photographers, but well worth it for a fan of the band. The tour features Helmet and Evanescence as special guests. This show took place at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on 8/23/22.

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re viewing Bill’s pics of Korn (from the soundboard). Be sure to check the Official Korn Website for music, videos, news, and all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Bill Garman.

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Photo Flashback: Rob Zombie @ Blossom Music Center 8/3/22 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Rob Zombie brought the Freaks on Parade Tour to Ohio and Hazy Eye Media’s “Man in the Midwest” Bill Garman was there to catch Mr. Zombie in action. The tour features headliners Rob Zombie and Mudvayne with Static-X, and Powerman 5000 as special guests. No, you didn’t time travel back to 2000. This show took place at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on 8/3/22.

If you don’t know, Rob Zombie is a rock musician and filmmaker who has continuously explored and challenged his creativity when it comes to his music and films. Fans revere him for his horror-themed and shock rock music style. Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re viewing Bill’s pics of Rob Zombie. Be sure to check the Official Rob Zombie Website for music, news, and upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Bill Garman. Enjoy!

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Photo Flashback: Mudvayne @ Blossom Music Center 8/3/22 — Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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The Freaks on Parade Tour is traveling across America, and it recently made a much-awaited stop in Ohio. Hazy Eye Media’s man in Midwest Bill Garman was there to catch Mudvayne. The tour features headliners Rob Zombie and Mudvayne with Static-X, and Powerman 5000 as special guests. No, you didn’t time travel back to 2000. This show took place at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on 8/3/22.

Anyway, in this photo flashback we’re viewing Bill’s pics of Mudvayne performing in Ohio earlier this month. Be sure to check the Official Mudvayne Website for music, news, and all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Bill Garman. Enjoy!

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Photo Flashback: Megadeth & Lamb of God @ PNC Bank Arts Arena 9/16/21 — Holmdel, NJ

The Metal Tour Of The Year made a second stop while in New Jersey, and I was fortunate enough to be there. Megadeth and Lamb of God collectively blew the minds and eardrums of everyone in attendance. The sound and lighting at this show was amazing. Both heavy metal giants performed flawless sets in a beautiful amphitheater. This was my third time seeing the tour. Overall, I would say this was the best performance by both bands. Heavy metal gold.

Anyway, be sure to check out the Official Megadeth Website & Official Lamb of God Website for music, news, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from their performances in Holmdel, NJ on 9/16/21. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.