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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.
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Chuck Ragan at The Green Door in Lansing, MI

Chuck Ragan delivered a powerful performance, singing every song as if it were his last at The Green Door in Lansing, Michigan.
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Good God/Baad Man by Corrosion of Conformity

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.
Concert Reviews

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

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.
Concert Reviews

Black Label Society at The Fillmore in Detroit, MI

Black Label Society brought the heat to the Fillmore Detroit with Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel in a loud, gritty night of pure heavy metal.
Concert Reviews

Crowbar and Eyehategod at Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, NV

Crowbar and Eyehategod bring a night of New Orleans sludge metal to the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas for a sold-out crowd.

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.

Black Label Society at The Fillmore in Detroit, MI

March 30, 2026 Comments Off

Black Label Society brought the heat to the Fillmore Detroit with Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel in a loud, gritty night of pure heavy metal.

Crowbar and Eyehategod at Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas, NV

March 30, 2026 Comments Off

Crowbar and Eyehategod bring a night of New Orleans sludge metal to the Fremont Country Club in Las Vegas for a sold-out crowd.

Benee at Scoot Inn in Austin, TX

March 29, 2026 Comments Off

At the Historic Scoot Inn, indie-pop singer/songwriter Benee brought her groovy dance hits to Austin’s friends and fans this week.

John Moreland and Patterson Hood at Space in Evanston, IL

March 29, 2026 Comments Off

The Evanston crowd received a twofer when both John Moreland and Patterson Hood made a stop at Space on their co-headlining tour.

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).

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.

HELP(2) by Various Artists from War Child

March 6, 2026 Comments Off

HELP(2) unites Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Fontaines D.C., Olivia Rodrigo, and more in a new War Child compilation fueled by urgency, protest, love, and collaboration.