I vividly remember the first time I heard The Mars Volta in 2003 (maybe 2004). My immediate reaction was, “What the hell did I just listen to?” It took me a few listens to fully understand the sonic complexity. Fast-forward 23 years, and they still bring that same raw intensity to every show they play.

Arm’s Length brought it’s “There’s A Whole World… Tour” to The Underground Charlotte on April 29th, delivering a night that felt as raw as it was cathartic. The night opened with a strong supporting lineup that set the tone early. Super Sometimes kicked things off with an upbeat, melodic set that eased the crowd into the night…they really caught my attention when I heard their spot on cover of Everytime I look for you (Blink 182). While Harrison Gordon followed with a more stripped-back,

The final stop of Cannibal Corpse’s 2025 tour hit like a hammer smash to the face on October 22nd in Charlotte — and what a way to end it. This was my first Cannibal Corpse show, and I couldn’t have asked for a wilder introduction.