The Fillmore Charlotte was sold out and packed with electric energy throughout the night for openers Dwellings, Belmont, and The Home Team. By the time Dance Gavin Dance hit the stage the energy was undeniable and we were ready for one hell of a performance. With crisp acoustics and an enthusiastic crowd, full of crowd surfers, the venue lent itself perfectly to the band’s eclectic, high-energy performance. 

The notion of the anniversary tour has become more commonplace within the live music scene as of late. The driving factors behind these tours comes from multiple angles, whether it be due to a growing population of music lovers who weren’t around during the eras these tours highlight, the opportunity for older fans to relish in the nostalgia and reconnect with pivotal works from their earlier years, or simply the occasion for bands to celebrate albums that put them on the map

On Saturday June 7, 2025, the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom welcomed Kurt Deimer Band and Tesla. The sold-out show in NH was terrific. Almost two thousand fans were present to see the two exceptional bands performing live on stage at the Beach Casino. The two bands played to a fired-up crowd bringing their full energy of rock music to the stage.

The City of Brotherly Love is alive and well, filled with a warm energy as I stand at the corner of Chestnut and 11th Ave. The popular two-story music venue and bar, Milkboy, is illuminated in red lights as the after-work crowd begins to trickle in. Milkboy is a staple in the Philly music scene, garnering talent from near and far, and tonight its stage is set. On the second level, fans stake their claim at the front of the stage for the show. The talented Red Leather is headl

Photo Gallery: Queensryche - Alive at 5, Albany NY, June 5th 2025

On May 31, Mayday Parade brought their Three Cheers for 20 Years tour to The Fillmore Philadelphia, and they did not disappoint. The night opened with strong sets from Like Roses, Microwave, and hometown favorites Grayscale.

On June 30, 2025, The Met in Pawtucket, RI, welcomed Babylon A.D. It was a fun night of music. The majority of fans wearing black pants and black T-shirts with the logo of both bands were singing, dancing, and jumping around the room. Some of them stood in front of the stage enjoying the music. 

On May 24, 2025, MGM Music Hall in Fenway, MA, welcomed Empire of the Sun. The Australian electronic music duo formed in 2007 by Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore has started a 2025 headlining US tour in support of their latest album “Ask That God.” Kicking off on February 26th in Honolulu with stops in Chicago, Las Vegas, Austin, Atlanta, and Brooklyn, the tour ended in Boston on May 24th.

On May 21, 2025, The Brighton Music Hall welcomed Paradise Lost, an English gothic metal band. Formed in Halifax, West Yorkshire, in 1988, Paradise Lost are considered to be among the pioneers of the death-doom genre and regarded as the main influence for the later gothic metal movement.

Photo Galleries: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with Vindys - Palace Theatre, Albany, NY

Alice Cooper poisoned the Emen’s Auditorium stage on May 15, 2025, in Muncie, Indiana with his horrifyingly pleasing theatrical rock show. Known for his incredibly visually pleasing shows, Alice and his band annihilated the stage with a setlist that captivated the young, the old and the in between. There was a plethora of die-hard fans in the audience rockin’ their best Alice Cooper cosplay.  The energy was high, the vibes were electrifying. 

On May 19th, 2025, The Rasmus brought their Weirdo Tour to Montreal’s Studio TD. As one of the last stops on the North American leg of their 2025 world tour, named after the band’s upcoming album, the show was well-rehearsed but still felt authentic. It had been a long while since the Canadian metropolis had last welcomed the Finnish band into one of its venues, so the reunion felt electric. A perfect Monday night to end the three-day weekend in Canada.

The Sonic Bridges Tour doesn’t mess about — and while Feeder may have been a familiar face on home turf, it was Japanese rock powerhouse Ellegarden who came armed with something to prove: that twenty-odd years into their career, they’ve earned their place on a London stage.  

Twelve months ago, I wrote that Huey Morgan left the stage of London’s legendary 100 Club having reclaimed his crown. Tonight at Dingwalls, he strode in wearing it—swagger intact, band in tow, and the crowd firmly in the palm of his hand.

May 14th, 2025, Memphis May Fire performed a sold-out show at The Underground. The Shapeshifter Tour consisted of Elijah, Wind Walkers and Caskets. With such a good lineup there was music for everyone. The crowd was all ages from older people to children. Everyone came together and enjoyed this concert.