Welcome to our 2020 show listings! Please scroll down and browse all the awesome local metal gigs we have coming our way. If we’ve forgotten a show… Read more “Comin’ In Hot! (Weekly Show Announcements)”
Vintage Rarities: Black Metal in Mexico; Macabre Operetta
Written by Ryan Howe Band: Macabre Operetta Country: Mexico City: Matehuala, San Luis Potosí Activity: 1995-1998 Matehuala, home to the late director Juan José Ortega; known for… Read more “Vintage Rarities: Black Metal in Mexico; Macabre Operetta”
In Remembrance of Neil Peart
I couldn’t believe the news yesterday. I saw a story on my Facebook newsfeed that said Neil Peart had died. I hoped it was a false report… Read more “In Remembrance of Neil Peart”
Vintage Rarities: Black Metal in Mexico; Haborym
Written by: Ryan Howe Band: Haborym Country: Mexico City: Puebla Activity: 1993-present Making my way through the hallways of this catacomb of brilliant Black Metal in Mexico,… Read more “Vintage Rarities: Black Metal in Mexico; Haborym”
Rachel Ardour's Top 50 Albums of the Decade
For some reason, I decided it was a good idea to take a look back on the albums of the decade, and talk about which ones had… Read more “Rachel Ardour's Top 50 Albums of the Decade”
Vintage Rarities: Introduction and Debut
Written by Ryan Howe* What is Vintage Rarities? A way for me to find and share heavy metal from around the world with fans of all… Read more “Vintage Rarities: Introduction and Debut”
2019: THE LOCALS
And who could forget the pile of great local metal albums that came out this year? Buffalo and Rochester both pumped out their fair share of gems.… Read more “2019: THE LOCALS”
