From the second this tour was announced, I have counted down the days... Infected Rain has been one of my favs since I first saw them back in May of 2022, and to throw in Stitched Up Heart for this Mutation Phase Tour it was a must see. Opening up the show was local metalcore band Silent Throne (formerly Haddonfeild), a great fit for the show with their dark, heavy tunes. The band established themselves in the regional scene, released their milestone breakout single, "Break A

It is rare to find truly unique shows today, and this bill was just that, with a string instrumental metal band and a Mongolian Folk Rock band on board, and the Vegas crowd was pumped and ready. Finnish symphonic metal band APOCALYPTICA take the stage first, and the front of the venue is packed with people excited to see this band again. They tour through Las Vegas frequently, but tonight playing the Metallica only set was something to look forward to. The band released their

When the Lords of Acid rolls into town it’s going to be a hell of a night. The Cheeky Freaky Tour hit the Bizarre Bar in Las Vegas and lived up to the hype, bringing along MZ Neon, Tony & The Kiki, Princess Superstar, and Dead on a Sunday. This had to be the most diverse group of opening acts I have seen, and the crowd was as big diverse as the bands. The show got started with trans performer MZ NEON, a solo artist who brought her pop punk/ electronic beats for a fun set, a s

It felt strange to be in Las Vegas on Memorial weekend and not have the three day revelry of Punk Rock Bowling this year, and the loss was physically felt in the Vegas punk rock community. But we got a mini PRB at the Brooklyn Bowl with legendary punks Circle Jerks, Gorilla Biscuits and 7 Seconds. Vegas did not disappoint, the show was packed, and locals and musicians were out to have a great night celebrating all things punk, albeit a bit smaller celebration than usual for t

A Las Vegas War Journal by Arnold "Rocky" Kessenger | Through the Metal Lens Las Vegas is a city entirely constructed on the foundation of grand illusions and manufactured spectacles. Yet, when the heavy music community descends upon the Strip, that artificial neon sheen gets instantly painted over with something raw, visceral, and undeniably authentic. On Thursday, May 21st, the air inside and around PH Live at Planet Hollywood carried a distinctly different electric charge.