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TONS Live at The Basement East in Nashville, TN

TONS Live kicked off its 2026 run at The Basement East, cementing itself as the launchpad for Nashville’s most exciting rising talent.
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Chasing the Hydra by Crimson Glory

In Greek/Roman mythology, the Hydra was killed by Hercules, but not even he could kill off this band. Proof that great music never dies.
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The Format at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN

The Format is back and better than ever, and the band proved that during their Nashville show at Ryman Auditorium.
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Hirax at Sanctuary Detroit in Hamtramck, MI

Detroit gets its first taste of the legendary thrashers Hirax, and it was well worth the wait, as they melted faces at The Sanctuary.
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Steel Panther at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

Raleigh straddled a prowling Steel Panther for a ride into of sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll, where rules are few and the adventurous feel no shame.
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Too Fast to Die by Archspire

The upcoming release, Too Fast to Die, from Vancouver-based technical death metal band Archspire, shows that independent music is still viable in 2026.

TONS Live at The Basement East in Nashville, TN

April 11, 2026 Comments Off

TONS Live kicked off its 2026 run at The Basement East, cementing itself as the launchpad for Nashville’s most exciting rising talent.

The Format at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN

April 8, 2026 Comments Off

The Format is back and better than ever, and the band proved that during their Nashville show at Ryman Auditorium.

Hirax at Sanctuary Detroit in Hamtramck, MI

April 7, 2026 Comments Off

Detroit gets its first taste of the legendary thrashers Hirax, and it was well worth the wait, as they melted faces at The Sanctuary.

Steel Panther at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

April 5, 2026 Comments Off

Raleigh straddled a prowling Steel Panther for a ride into of sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll, where rules are few and the adventurous feel […]

Chuck Ragan at The Green Door in Lansing, MI

April 1, 2026 Comments Off

Chuck Ragan delivered a powerful performance, singing every song as if it were his last at The Green Door in Lansing, Michigan.

HARDY at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV

March 30, 2026 Comments Off

Blending country grit with hard rock intensity, HARDY delivered a high-octane, pyro-filled performance that shook the arena and captivated more than 8,000 fans.

Vans Warped Tour Announces Official Line Up

March 10, 2026 Comments Off

After a successful 30th anniversary in 2025, Vans Warped Tour returns in 2026 with new cities, returning fan favorites, and a fresh wave of rising […]

BottleRock Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

January 13, 2026 Comments Off

BottleRock, the renowned first taste of summer, returns in 2026 with its traditionally powerful and diverse festival lineup, featuring over 80 musical acts.

Top Ten Photos of 2025

December 30, 2025 Comments Off

Our team of photographers picks their top ten images from their last twelve months of show coverage for Loud Hailer Magazine.

Interview with Phil X

May 30, 2025 Comments Off

Phil X was kind enough to stop by for a chat about his new album with The Drills, Pow Right in the Kisser.

Interview with Tim Nordwind of OK Go

May 6, 2025 Comments Off

OK Go just released their 5th studio album, And the Adjacent Possible. Founding bassist, Tim Nordwind, discusses the last 11 years and creating new music.

Interview with Jedd Hughes

March 8, 2025 Comments Off

Jedd Hughes jumped on a call with us to discuss his life as an artist, songwriter, session player, and sideman.

Interview with Lydia Cash

March 7, 2025 Comments Off

Chicago-based artist and musician Lydia Cash was kind enough to come and talk to us about writing, painting, performing, and, of course, her upcoming album.

Interview with Davy Knowles

March 2, 2025 Comments Off

Davy Knowles, lured by the promise of tea and chocolate Hob Nobs, was kind enough to come in to speak with us about his new […]

Interview with Edmer Abante

February 18, 2025 Comments Off

We finally sat down for a long overdue catch-up with Edmer Abante (or “Mer” as he’s known in Chicago music circles).

Chasing the Hydra by Crimson Glory

April 10, 2026 Comments Off

In Greek/Roman mythology, the Hydra was killed by Hercules, but not even he could kill off this band. Proof that great music never dies.

Too Fast to Die by Archspire

April 3, 2026 Comments Off

The upcoming release, Too Fast to Die, from Vancouver-based technical death metal band Archspire, shows that independent music is still viable in 2026.

Good God/Baad Man by Corrosion of Conformity

April 1, 2026 Comments Off

Corrosion of Conformity keeps putting out quality releases, oblivious to fashions or trends. We know what to expect from them, and this album doesn’t disappoint.