Heavy Metal

Rocktember Day 3 Grand Casino Hinkley, Minnesota 9/8/18 Day three started out with Minnesota’s own Hericane Alice. A staple here for much of the 1980s. I would put them in elite class with other local rock...

Rocktember Day 2 Grand Casino Hinkley, Minnesota 9/7/18 Day two started out with Minnesota’s own Chris Hawkey. Chris was raised on 80s rock ‘n roll so is a wonderful fit for a festival like this. He did...

Vain, Eric Martin, Great White and Skid Row. Rocktember Day 1 Grand Casino Hinkley, MN 9/6/18 I love this festival for several reasons.  First, it’s a short drive from the Twin Cities. The outdoor venue is...

The following review will be short and sweet. I will rate my overall experience on a 1-10 scale based on three categories. I realize this isn’t a perfect system, but I think it’ll get my point across...

Metallica brought their Hardwired tour to the newly renovated Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 4, 2019. It was an excellent way for many in the city to extend their long holiday weekend....

Alice Cooper came to the Ordway Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 30, 2018. With no opener, he owned the evening, giving no less of an amazing show as usual.  Before the show began, the Ordway’s MC...

Iron Maiden live in Birmingham at the Genting Arena and 2 nights at the 02 in London, presented by Live Nation. I have always wanted to go over to the UK and follow Iron Maiden. Well it all lined up that I...

Obsession Amsterdam Bar, St. Paul, MN 8/10/18 Twin Cities own Obsession reunited Friday night for a one-off show to celebrate their legacy and the release of a new cd titled Obsession: 1983.  Its an...

The Story so Far kicked off Coheed and Cambria/Taking Back Sunday’s summer 2018 tour. Formed in 2007 in Walnut Creek, California. Under Soil and Dirt was their first debut full-length album released in...

Nickelback and Pop Evil Treasure Island Resort and Casino 7/22/18 Welch, MN  First up was Pop Evil, this is the third time I’ve seen these guys this year alone. What I like about this band as they always...