Forbidden Reggies Chicago, IL October 30, 2026 San Francisco’s Forbidden helped pioneer the legendary Bay Area thrash metal movement that exploded in the ’80s alongside peers such as Death Angel, ...

San Francisco’s Forbidden helped pioneer the legendary Bay Area thrash metal movement that exploded in the ’80s alongside peers such as Death Angel, Heathen, Testament, Vio-lence, Exodus, and more.

Powerhouse blues rock duo The Black Keys are celebrating the release of their new covers album, Peaches!, on their ongoing “PEACHES ‘N KREAM” tour. The band will perform tracks from their latest along ...

Unto Others October 15, 2026 Concord Hall Chicago, IL Sometimes you don’t want metal that’s flashy, gimmicky, or a fusion of five different genres. Sometimes you just want music you can rock the fuck ...

Unto Others October 15, 2026 Concord Hall Chicago, IL Sometimes you don’t want metal that’s flashy, gimmicky, or a fusion of five different genres. Sometimes you just want music you can rock the fuck ...

It’s been 30 years since Smashing Pumpkins released their seminal album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. They’re celebrating the milestone with a new tour that features a full set dedicated to ...

It’s been 30 years since Smashing Pumpkins released their seminal album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. They’re celebrating the milestone with a new tour that features a full set dedicated to ...

Michael McDermott is without question one of his generation’s most prolific and consistent songwriters, and Chicago should be proud to call him our own. Fans who have been along for the whole ride ...

Nick Digilio is best known for his 35-year stint at WGN Radio, but his resume includes much more. He’s been a film critic for over four decades, currently hosts three podcasts on the Radio Misfits ...

Rain that altered parts of Saturday’s schedule persisted overnight. Doors shifted to 2 p.m., reshaping the timeline again. Puddles of mud—no pun intended—formed on the Douglass Park grounds, echoing ...

Riot Fest Douglass Park, Chicago, IL Day 1: Friday, September 18, 2026 Photos by Curt Baran Congratulations Riot Fest! You’re officially old enough to drink legally!!! That, of course, means that the ...

English heavy metal titans Iron Maiden are celebrating over 50 years of searing guitar riffs, Eddie the Monster, and Bruce Dickinson’s insane vocals. The band behind metal staples “Run to the Hills,” ...