​By: Angelina De Los Santos

​Each band just as good as the other kicked off the show with high energy, lots of interaction between them and the crowd, as well as having such phenomenal stage presence. Once Ice Nine Kills hit the stage they started out strong with “Thank God It’s Friday” from their latest album ‘The Silver Scream’ and brought out an extra to play Mrs. Voorhees and it truly made the song really come to life. With every other song they brought out an extra to play a character/act out a scene from the song and it helped tell the story, which is what truly made their entire set different and incredible, and all around a great show that you don’t want to miss.

Photos by Josh Justice

Despite pushing the release date of their upcoming album "You're Welcome" to early 2020 (originally slated for November 15, 2019), A Day To Remember, along with I Prevail and Beartooth stopped at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  The Degenerates Tour continues through the US until the end of November before heading overseas in Australia in December, then South America in 2020.

By: Anthony Cannella

​The night was young, and the drinks were flowing as the United Center in Chicago, Illinois had one thing on their mind and that was TOOL! The fans were hyped, and the environment was indescribable as they knew they were in for an amazing night with some killer new music that has been highly anticipated for years. A bit over twenty thousand seats is the capacity of the legendary United Center and not a single one was empty without a care in the world besides the fact of seeing these two legendary bands do what they do best! Killing Joke (1978) and TOOL (1990) have been close for about 30 years now and on November 3rd, we got a taste of why they’ve been some of the biggest names in the industry since their formation. This tour is on its final stretch, but if you are in any of the remainder cities, we suggest you clear your schedule and get to that show because it is a must see! Dates can be found below… Also, it is a Rock show so there does not need to be any rules besides rocking your face off, but do NOT ruin it for the other cities by recording their production. WE REPEAT... DO NOT FILM OR RECORD THE SHOW! Maynard Keenan allows you to record after the band does a brief intermission toward the end so until then just get up off your seats, drunkenly belt out your favorite songs and enjoy one hell of a night you will not forget! 

Additional Tour Dates
January 10 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena
January 12 San Diego, CA Viejas Arena
January 15 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
January 17 Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena
January 18 Glendale, AZ Gila River Arena
January 21 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
January 22 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
January 28 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
January 29 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
January 31 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum
February 1 New Orleans, LA Smoothie King Center

By: Anthony Cannella

Before All That Remains did the honors of headlining at the House Of Blues in Chicago, Illinois, the Death Metal dynamos Lacuna Coil, Bad Omens and Uncured rocked the stage. These bands set the night up perfectly as you could feel the anticipation rising as each band went through their headbanging setlists. Lacuna Coil, Bad Omens and Uncured actually shared a common ground with the fact that they all released a killer brand-new album in 2019 and mixed these new songs into their sets for the very first time. Check out the photos below to see how insane these sets actually were!

Uncured released their new album ‘Epidemic’ via Conclave Studios earlier this year and has been taking over venues since! If you haven’t check it out yet, we suggest that you do so.

Bad Omens released ‘Finding God Before God Finds Me’ on August 2, 2019 via Sumerian Records following their first successful Self-Titled album that was featured on the hit Sumerian film American Satan. The mix between the two albums during their set, leaves the fans with everything they could ever want and truly allows them to get the full Bad Omens experience. Although Bad Omens have no more dates for 2019, check the links below to enjoy the new music and MERCH! Keep them on your radar because you do not want to miss out if they are coming to a venue near you! 

Lacuna Coil released their highly anticipated album ‘Black Anima’ October 11, 2019 via Century Media and has been receiving incredible reviews since. This album definitely touches on their heavy side on what they can do as a band with their twist of powerful lyrics. These songs in rotation with their previous hits, leave any venue wanting more and it truly showed at the House Of Blues in Chicago! ‘Black Anima’ is a brilliant instrumental album that is put together extremely well with the unmatched dynamic duo vocals of Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro. With an album like ‘Black Anima’ it is no surprise on why this band has been going strong since their formation in 1994! Lacuna Coil is not done yet for 2019 though as they are currently on tour. Check below for upcoming dates and for the links to purchase their new album ‘Black Anima’! STAY TUNED FOR COVERAGE AND INTERVIEW WITH ALL THAT REMAINS!

By: Anthony Cannella

The Ukrainian Metal powerhouse, Jinjer, and The Browning made a stop in Chicago, Illinois at the Bottom Lounge and sold it out with ease with special guests Sumo Cyco! As tours get to their final stretch, we all know sets could tend to get rough, but that was certainly not the case as Jinjer came out strong with their Groove/Progressive Metal style. In addition, The Browning got the crowd hyped as they crushed Bottom Lounge with their Metal/Electronica music that has been taking this industry by storm since 2005. 

​Eugene Abdukhanov (bass) and Vladislav Ulasevish (drums) compliment each other to perfection as they feed off one another giving this album and live performances their insane riffs and breakdowns. You can purchase this album at the link below!

​Although this tour is over, Jinjer is nowhere near being done for 2019 that lead into 2020! Since then, Jinjer released a new music video for “Pit Of Consciousness” via Napalm Records and prepare to embark on their European Tour! New music video, tour dates and festival dates can be found below!

Interview and Photos by Josh Justice

Josh sits down with The Unlikely Candidates' Kyle Morris, Cole Male, and Jared Hornbeek at El Club in Detroit. 

Author and Photographer:  Jonathan Stark (Stark Raving Mad Photography LLC.)

The Devil Wears Prada has been one of my favorite bands over the last decade.  I remember seeing the video for Danger: Wildman while holding my first child in the living room of our house in Florida.  I was amazed at their sound (the drums especially) and the lyrics.  I immediately started digging into the meat and potatoes offered in their three albums of that time.  Like the Marlin on the end of Santiago’s line, I was hooked.     

​Today I have five kids, live in Colorado, and TDWP has released their seventh studio album, “The Act.”  This recent album is a treasure, a joy.  With each listen I’m drawn into and excited to partake of the creativity that I’ve come to expect from TDWP.

​Not only have I listened to The Devil Wears Prada consistently throughout the decade, I’ve also been blessed enough to have seen them perform countless times.  I’ve seen the transition, the peaks and valleys, and the maturity that has resulted.  There has never been a time that I walked away from their concert unsatisfied. I’ve always thought they killed it every show.  

​However, there was something that they had a few years back that got lost along the way, a happiness, a light perhaps.  I’m writing the article and that’s what my ears have heard and my eyes have seen.  On this current tour that happiness is back.  The general disposition on the stage and in the audience has been positively affected by whatever renewal occurred.  I was thrilled to see, hear, and perceive the change.

​The Devil Wears Prada have perfected their performance over the years.  The packaging was spectacular, like a gift from your grandma. The lighting, stage setup, and song order all wrapped up tight.  Mike is noticeably a changed man on stage, reborn into this next phase of their career.  Everyone played their little hearts out.  Jeremy nailed the cleans as Giuseppe nailed the beat. Kyle was as rich as Hershey’s chocolate on the six shooter and Andy shook the snow off of the peaks of Mount Bassdome.  I’ve met a few of the guys over the years and can say that they are kind and gracious.  On stage it comes across- pure professionals. 

As to the current tour, don’t miss it.  See for yourself the awesomeness that is TDWP.  Also, do yourself and your neighbor a favor and pick up the new album.  While you’re at it, pick up Norma Jean’s new one, All Hail, as well.  Norma Jean is on the tour so you can pick up both at the same time. Convenient right?  Well, I suppose convenient would be seeing Gideon and picking up their new album at the same time.  Wait a second, you’re in luck because Gideon is also on the tour.     

The Act tour continues for a few more days then TDWP will be heading overseas.  Until next time….. ​

The Devil Wear Prada slideshow below:

Bonus Norma Jean slide show below:

Recently, Incubus made a stop in Chicago, Illinois at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on their 20 Years of Make Yourself and Beyond Tour with supporting act Elise Trouw. Incubus, who formed in 1991, still is selling out massive venues till this date and on 10/18 they proved to Chicago why this is still happening! Band members, Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Jose Pasillas, Chris Kilmore and Ben Kenney have complimented each other well for years now and by the look of their performances, that is not going to end anytime soon. From the second they are on that stage; they own the entire venue as everyone sings along with songs that range from their very first album Fungus Amongus (1995) to their last album 8 (2017). Before the set starts though, prepare yourself for an amazing production video that will recap their entire career. It takes you through live footage of some of their most memorable times leaving you ready for an unforgettable show! 

Lastly, the opener Elise Trouw is an absolutely stunning performer as she is truly a one-person band. She does it all, leaving you in awe with her instrumentals and vocals. Elise is someone you definitely need to keep on your radar as well, due to the fact that she will not disappoint and leave you with a performance you will not stop talking about! Check out her info below as well!