Articles by Mike Paquin

About Mike Paquin

Mike is an enthusiast photographer in the Raleigh, NC area with a specialization in live sports, music, and street photography. Mike has photographed in cities and in music venues around the world with some of his work appearing in local publications and band publicity.

Napalm Death and Melvins at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC

May 5, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Savage Imperial Death March Part II Tour, showcasing Napalm Death and Melvins, delivered a catastrophic onslaught obliterating all semblance of societal tranquility from Carrboro, NC.

Denzel Curry at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

April 14, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Locked in and unstoppable, Denzel Curry and a crowd of a thousand danced seismic shockwaves felt throughout the mischievous South.

Vastum at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, NC

April 14, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

And once again the winner of the best-smelling frontman for a death metal band goes to, Daniel Butler of Vastum!

Concert Reviews

Whitechapel at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

March 22, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Whitechapel and a stacked bill of deathcore excellence kicked off the Hymns In Dissonance Tour with an ear-crushing and eye-popping performance.

Dreamville Festival Announces 2025 Lineup

March 17, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Dreamville Festival announce 2025 lineup which will be a final celebration for the city of Raleigh, NC, and fans of Dreamville Records like no other.

Eyehategod at Kings in Raleigh, NC

February 28, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Eye might hate God, but Raleigh showed nothing but love for Eyehategod with a rambunctious and rowdy tour stop full of super-fans.

Dream Theater at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, NC

February 11, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Fans were pinching themselves to make sure they weren’t dreaming, seeing Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci on stage together again after 14 years.

Natalie Jane at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, NC

February 4, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

From American Idol hopeful to selling out headlining tours, Natalie Jane and her amazing voice ignited Durham, NC, into a screaming frenzy.

Highly Suspect at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC

February 1, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Highly Suspect powers through sickness to deliver an inspired and impassioned performance supported by the voices of a thousand fans.

Nile and Six Feet Under at Hangar 1819 in Greensboro, NC

January 20, 2025 Mike Paquin Comments Off

Confirmed: The Revenge of the Underworld has begun! Six Feet Under and the mighty Nile are the source of its power and it’s coming for […]