If you were anything like me, you discovered My Chemical Romance in your youth, and they quickly became your entire personality. You collected all the CDs and DVDs they released. You covered your walls with posters, knew every obscure fact about the band members, and when you were old enough, maybe even got a tattoo commemorating the band that helped define your childhood.

If Not for Me's latest album, Where the Light Begins to Fade (via Thriller Records), is a powerful follow-up to the band's previous release, Everything You Wanted. The record balances crushing breakdowns, catchy melodies, and deeply emotional songwriting, creating an experience that feels both heavy and heartfelt. Throughout the album, the band explores themes of betrayal, grief, religious trauma, and heartbreak while continuing to expand their sound beyond what fans have heard on previous

Some concerts are just another night out. Others feel like a full-circle moment. Flyleaf’s sold-out stop at The Fillmore Minneapolis on July 19 was undoubtedly the latter. The 20 Year Anniversary Tour marks Flyleaf’s first official tour with original vocalist Lacey Sturm since her departure from the band in 2012. While the reunited lineup has appeared at various festivals over the years, this tour gives fans the chance to experience the band in a full headlining setting once again.