Concert Reviews
Megadeth at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, NC
Dave Mustaine’s place on metal music’s Mount Rushmore continues to be secure with a career-spanning set of metal excellence.
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Concert Reviews
Jane’s Addiction at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC
The band who formed the early elements of alternative rock and the band who brought alternative rock to the mainstream, together once again on stage.
Concert Reviews
Train and REO Speedwagon at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, NC
The Summer Road Trip Tour brought two electrifying bands and one torrential rain and thunderstorm to Raleigh for the sing-along of the summer.
Concert Reviews
New Kids On The Block at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, NC
The 1990s came back to glorious neon life as New Kids On The Block continue to be kids for one more magic summer.
Concert Reviews
Red Hot Chili Peppers at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, NC
Red Hot Chili Peppers operate at a different frequency than ordinary people, and the world of rock music is better off because of it.
Concert Reviews
Necrot at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, NC
Speed, thrash, death, and straight-up metal combined for a blistering evening with Necrot and a wild Raleigh, NC, audience.
Concert Reviews
Kim Gordon at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC
Alternative rock royalty visited Carrboro, NC for a dazzling performance demonstrating Kim Gordon remains a generational artist with so much more to say.
Concert Reviews
Alesana at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC
Alesana kicked off the final leg of their Trilogy Tour with family, friends, and a bill of bands with something for every hard rock fan.
Concert Reviews
Sum 41 at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC
The Tour of the Setting Sum burned brightly as Sum 41 gave Raleigh fans a best hits show to remember.
Concert Reviews
Godsmack at Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC
The band, fans, venue, and songs were in full sync in Durham, NC, for the best Godsmack has sounded in 25 years.