Authors: Megan Kennedy
Summer Slaughter Tour at The Complex
The Summer Slaughter Tour swung by The Complex on Saturday, Aug. 17 to melt the faces of city’s extreme metal fans. … read more
Explosions in the Sky, Disappears @ The Depot 05.09
Explosions in the Sky came out to a screaming, eager crowd, and their own special light setup included a string of moving bar lights on the front of the stage, creating, at times, an ethereal wall of light and smoke. I’ve listened to this band for a long damn time, but I have never seen them live, and I was not disappointed. … read more
Gallery Stroll 08.16.13
Friday, August 16, Gallery Stroll opened big and bold for Salt Lake residents. We visited Alpine Art, Blonde Grizzly, and the CUAC Contemporary Art Block Party at 2nd and 2nd to catch the action. Photos: Megan Kennedy … read more
Killswitch Engage
On the first official day of summer, legendary Killswitch Engage and tour mates Miss May I, Darkest Hour, The Word Alive and Affiance set The Great Saltair ablaze with ferocious metal awesomeness. … read more
Lamb of God, Decapitated, The Stranger Beside Me at In...
Thursday, May 23rd 2013, legendary metal band Lamb of God returned to Salt Lake City with Polish death metal wizards Decapitated and local rising stars The Stranger Beside Me. … read more
Crucialfest 6 @ Art Garden, Metro Bar, Urban Lounge
Crucialfest 6 has kicked the door down and face-melted its way into the summer sunshine, bringing its biggest lineup ever and extending to four days over three venues, including the Art Garden and Metro Bar, and Urban Lounge for the evening acts. … read more
Coheed and Cambria, Between The Buried And Me, Russian Circles...
Friday, Feb. 15, Coheed and Cambria’s tour stopped at Saltair with supporting acts Between the Buried and Me and Russian Circles. … read more
Photos from Anime Banzai 2015
Anime Banzai 2015 was a blast! Check out these photos of the event, and also take a look at our other Anime Banzai coverage. … read more
Reviews: Norma Jean – Wrongdoers
I didn’t know what to expect out of this album—the band having dropped off my radar after O God: The Aftermath—but imagine my delight at listening to what would turn out to be a highly emotional and engaging post-hardcore record that has since become as addictive as Nutella-flavored crack. … read more
Reviews: DevilDriver – Winter Kills
This is definitely DevilDriver’s strongest record in years—a complete maelstrom of throat-ripping screams over thick, thumping double-bass and heavy guitar licks that can’t help but demand your attention. … read more