Welcome to our 2018 show listings! Please scroll down and browse all the awesome local metal gigs we have coming our way. If we’ve forgotten a show you’d like to see on this list, please write to us either in the comments below or in a private message on Facebook. Thanks! OCTOBER 2018 October 20, 2018 … More Comin’ In Hot! (Weekly Show Announcements)
In the wonderful world of band gimmicks, there are very few stones unturned. In recent years, we’ve even seen a Ned Flanders themed band called Okily Dokily, but I won’t be discussing them here. For now, I plan on gravitating towards bands who prefer to live in yesteryear; specifically those who add to their allure … More Gimmicks: Amon Amarth, Manowar, Dethlehem
Almost four years ago, when we first started the blog, we started with a series about obnoxious gimmicks bands have used in order to elevate their popularity and/ or set themselves apart from the rest of the crowd. I spoke briefly about how against multiple vocalists (that only do vocals) I am, but with the … More Gimmicks: Two Vocalists; Revisited
A recap of the memorial for Peighton Hulin, daughter of Brian “Butch” Hulin. … More Storming the Heavens | Rec Room Buffalo
“I’m not going to take your money for free, I’m going to work for it”, were the words spoken by Gutted Alive drummer, Brandon Graves, before he took to his throne behind his kit. Earlier this year, he fell victim to a horrific accident that could’ve had an even more horrific outcome. A little more than … More “I’m not going to take your money for free…”
Josh Klein is out of his mind, but in a way that’s truly inspirational. A few months back, Josh decided that he was going to make the release of the new Pollock record more than just a show paired with a digital unveiling. He made a few videos in which he spoke of a Hades … More For the Record – Pollock | Hallowed: The Absence of Light
The second annual Buffalo Metal Festival was everything I’d hoped it would be. Fourteen bands slayed, there was no drama, things seemed to run smoothly (on time) and everyone had fun. Well, almost everyone… Mass Casualty’s mascot, Satan, has certainly seen better days. As it is with most festivals, a few bands had to drop … More Show Review: Buffalo Metal Festival 2018
