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Biffy Clyro at House of Blues in Chicago, IL

After postponing their North American tour due to visa errors, Biffy Clyro finally made it back Stateside, and it was totally worth the wait!
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live in Gary, IN

Kenny Wayne Shepherd revisits his debut album as he brings his Ledbetter Heights: 30th Anniversary Tour to the Hard Rock Live in Gary.
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Puscifer at The Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI

Puscifer transforms Detroit’s Fox Theatre into a hypnotic, theatrical soundscape where precision, satire, and atmosphere collide into a sonic explosion.
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Lamb of God at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC

All gas, no brakes: Lamb of God’s Into Oblivion Tour delivers a ferocious set of pure, unrelenting, heavy metal power.
Album Reviews

Location Lost by Failure

This album will undoubtedly satisfy the core fans of Failure, and hopefully bring a lot more to the fold with this cathartic, deeply personal release.
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Wet Leg at the Fox Theater in Pomona, CA

Wet Leg’s sex-infused wired chaos meets Blondshell’s intimate tension in a night of sharp hooks, quiet storms, and cathartic release.

Biffy Clyro at House of Blues in Chicago, IL

April 29, 2026 Comments Off

After postponing their North American tour due to visa errors, Biffy Clyro finally made it back Stateside, and it was totally worth the wait!

Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live in Gary, IN

April 29, 2026 Comments Off

Kenny Wayne Shepherd revisits his debut album as he brings his Ledbetter Heights: 30th Anniversary Tour to the Hard Rock Live in Gary.

Puscifer at The Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI

April 21, 2026 Comments Off

Puscifer transforms Detroit’s Fox Theatre into a hypnotic, theatrical soundscape where precision, satire, and atmosphere collide into a sonic explosion.

Lamb of God at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC

April 20, 2026 Comments Off

All gas, no brakes: Lamb of God’s Into Oblivion Tour delivers a ferocious set of pure, unrelenting, heavy metal power.

Wet Leg at the Fox Theater in Pomona, CA

April 20, 2026 Comments Off

Wet Leg’s sex-infused wired chaos meets Blondshell’s intimate tension in a night of sharp hooks, quiet storms, and cathartic release.

Bush at The Brooklyn Paramount in Brooklyn, NY

April 15, 2026 Comments Off

Bush brought their current tour, The Land Of Milk And Honey, to Brooklyn, supported by Mammoth WVH and UK rockers James and the Cold Gun.

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).

Location Lost by Failure

April 20, 2026 Comments Off

This album will undoubtedly satisfy the core fans of Failure, and hopefully bring a lot more to the fold with this cathartic, deeply personal […]

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.