Albums Album Review: 'One Assassination Under God: Chapter 2' by Marilyn Manson The latest from the shock-rock icon concludes a triumphant redemption story and evokes even more curiosity about what may come next
Concerts Concert Recap: Motionless in White's "Sweat and Blood" Tour in Charlotte, NC (July 21, 2026) Motionless in White's first amphitheater tour is a monumental way to celebrate their 20-year anniversary as a band
Concerts Concert Recap: Fit For a King's "Lonely God" Tour in Myrtle Beach, SC (May 17, 2026) Fit for a King just casually put together one of the most solid metalcore tour packages of the year
Concerts Concert Recap: Vana's "The Lady in Red" Tour in Greensboro, NC (April 21, 2026) Let this be your sign to support more women in metal
Concerts Concert Recap: Skillet in Myrtle Beach, SC (March 20, 2026) 12 years removed since my last Skillet show, the band’s energy is still as lively as the first time I saw them
Concerts Concert Recap: Heartbent's "Bloodlust" Tour in Greenville, NC (2/19/2026) My first time seeing my friends from Maryland was well worth the wait
Concerts Concert Recap: Nothing More's "Carnal Nature" Tour in Raleigh, NC (1/16/2026) This tour package is one of the best starts to 2026 that a rock fan can imagine
Concerts Concert Recap: From Ashes To New's "New Disease" Tour in Norfolk, VA (November 2, 2025) From Ashes to New is alway leveling up, and this show was without a doubt their best headlining set yet, from the production to the support lineup
Concerts Concert Recap: 'Carolina Heavyweights Exhibition' in Wilmington, NC (August 16, 2025) This event was one of many reminders to support local music whenever you can
Concerts Concert Recap: Static-X's "Machines vs. Monsters" Tour in Myrtle Beach, SC (June 14, 2025) My first concert of the summer 2025 season couldn't have been a better one
Lists Dream Setlist: Wednesday 13 Edition With an incredibly eclectic body of work, here's my idyllic vision of the ultimate setlist from the Duke of Spook
Concerts Concert Recap: Eric Raven's "Five Days in the Sunset" Tour in Wilmington, NC (March 21, 2025) After a month-long concert drought, it felt great to be back at a show, especially one at an intimate local spot
Lists Top 10 Albums of 2024 With how great of a music year 2024 was, it's hard enough narrowing it down to just 10 albums – RANKING them was an almost impossible task
Lists Top 5 EPs of 2024 From big debuts to anticipated follow-ups, this is just a small handful of my favorite short-form releases from the past year
EPs EP Reaction: 'Antimatter' by Nxxses The alternative solo artist finishes the year strong with a trap-metal EP that's as concise as it is engaging
Albums Instant Impressions: 'One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1' by Marilyn Manson Nobody makes a comeback like Marilyn Manson, and this album kicks off his second career resurrection in the most triumphant fashion
Concerts Concert Recap: Deadlands + Renesans in Jacksonville, NC (November 1, 2024) As a lifelong metal fan, there's nothing better than getting to see the future of the genre in a live setting — it's even more fun when the party's held in your hometown
Editorials Black Veil Brides' Self-Titled Album, Ten Years Later After a decade, it's clear to see how the band's most rock-spirited release marked the beginning of a memorable and successful new chapter for Black Veil Brides
EPs EP Reaction: 'Reflecting the Inner Self' by Mirrorcell Say hello to your new favorite alternative metal band
Lists 9 Horror Movies Ice Nine Kills Should Write About Whether it's for the next album ere's a wish-list of sorts for the next album from the band that blends metal and horror better than anyone else
Editorials 'Reincarnate' by Motionless in White: A Decade of Carrying the Torch Motionless in White have gone from one of metal's rising stars to one of the most in-demand names in the scene, with the shift starting ten short years ago
EPs EP Reaction: 'Razormouth' by Defile the Crown With a new vocalist and a new studio release, one of North Carolina's heaviest hitters returns with a vengeance
Concerts Concert Recap: Marilyn Manson, Slaughter to Prevail + The Funeral Portrait in Silver Spring, MD (August 3, 2024) It's not every day you get to see a music legend perform live — it's even more rare to see them at the top of their game alongside some of the brightest prospects of the genre
Concerts Concert Recap: Creed's "Summer of '99" Tour in Virginia Beach, VA (July 27, 2024) After over a decade away from the stage, the Florida-based "dad rock" giants have never performed better
Concerts Concert Recap: "Who Needs A F***ing Stage," ft. The Day We Confess, A Shelter For Holly + The Eighth Circle It's always great to get a look at what's coming next from local artists, and the future looks bright for these bands
