Carcass – Putrefaction Tour – House of Blues, Las Vegas
September 30, 2025 – For years I’ve wanted to see Carcass headline in the United States. My experience seeing them live had previously been more akin to ‘always the bridesmaid…
PRONG celebrates 31 years of CLEANSING at The Copa Room
October 3, 2025 – Friday night at The Copa Room inside The Tuscany Hotel & Casino, the legendary PRONG performed in celebration of 31 years of their 1994 album, Cleansing.…
THE SMASHING MACHINE – Back Into the Ring With Dwayne Johnson!
THE SMASHING MACHINE is directed by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, and is based on the true story of MMA fighter Mark Kerr. In the late…
Phil’s Picks: Lamb Of God Debuts New Single, Video
Lamb of God released its first new music in roughly three years this week. The new music came Thursday in the form of the band’s new single, ‘Sepsis.’ The song…
Phil’s Picks: Smashing Pumpkins To Re-issue ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’
Another Smashing Pumpkins album is getting renewed attention. In honor of the 30th anniversary of its release, Smashing Pumpkins will re-issue its 1995 album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness…
Riot Fest 2025: Rain, Shine, and Stamos
What can go wrong when you combine Chicago humidity, Douglass Park, rain, and a shit ton of bands? Honestly, pretty much nothing. The walk into Douglass Park is a long…