On August 29, College Street Music Hall in New Haven welcomed Sevendust, Theory of a Deadman, and Return to Dust for an evening that showcased three very different sides of rock. Return to Dust brought the hunger of a young band proving itself. Theory of a Deadman delivered the confidence of seasoned hitmakers. Sevendust closed the night with decades of experience, power, and emotion.

When a progressive metal band announces a three-album trilogy based on 19th-century French poetry, it’s completely fair to worry that it might turn into a self-indulgent mess. Fortunately, Green Carnation avoids that on The Messiah Complex.

ome concerts are simply performances. Others become experiences that stay with you long after the final song. Rod Stewart’s August 7 performance at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport was unquestionably the latter. From the moment fans began arriving, there was an unmistakable sense of anticipation. The crowd was a fantastic mix of generations, with longtime Rod Stewart fans standing alongside younger concertgoers who were just as enthusiastic about the music.