Tour

Cafe DuNord

Pure Magic at Cafe Du Nord: Brigitte Calls Me Baby and SKORTS

April 29, 2026

  There are some shows that just feel special from the moment you walk in and this past Monday, that was exactly the case when Brigitte Calls Me Baby returned to Café du Nord for a sold-out night in San Francisco. What made the evening even more exciting was the opening set from New York’s rising band SKORTS. Fresh off the release of their album Incompletement, SKORTS delivered a set that instantly grabbed the crowd. Their performance had an infectious energy with charisma pouring off the stage, matched by a tight chemistry between the band members that made every song feel alive. They treated the audience to several tracks from the new record, each one landing with confidence and style. By the end of their set, it was clear the crowd was fully locked in. By the time Brigitte Calls Me Baby took the stage, the venue was completely packed, buzzing with anticipation. And from the first note, they didn’t just meet expectations, they kicked them to the curb and elevated them. The band delivered [Read More]

Metalcore

Photo gallery: Infected Rain, Butcher Babies and Black Spikes

April 20, 2026

Last weekend, I once again had the chance to catch a show at my favorite venue, the Backstage in Munich. This time it was in the Halle, the medium-sized club on the areal. The show has long been announced and in the end sold out. Three female-fronted bands, really tore down the venue with their energy-driven sets. The line-up was a good match. With breaks between sets of about 20 minutes, it was like a three-hour-long, almost uninterrupted set, including intensive crowd-surfing and numerous circle pits. Enjoy the photos, and I’ll see you in the pit! ~ Alex Black Spikes Butcher Babies Infected Rain For more information on the bands, follow their social media and make sure to catch them live: Infected Rain https://www.facebook.com/infectedrain https://www.infectedrain.com/ https://x.com/InfectedRain https://www.instagram.com/infectedrain_official/ Butcher Babies https://www.facebook.com/butcherbabies https://butcherbabies.com/ https://www.instagram.com/butcherbabies/ https://x.com/ButcherBabies Black Spikes https://www.facebook.com/Blackspikesband https://www.instagram.com/blackspikes_band https://www.youtube.com/@blackspikes_band Backstage Munich https://www.backstage.eu/ https://www.facebook.com/backstagemunich Thanks to the bands and the local promoter for the chance to cover the show!

Music News

Three Chairs, One Magical Night: Maya Hawke in San Francisco

April 19, 2026

  The venue, the Intimate Chapel in San Francisco, set the tone for something special. On a sold-out Saturday night, it truly was the place to be. The line wrapped around the block, and you could feel the anticipation building with every step closer to the door as fans made their way in for an evening with Maya Hawke. Inside, the venue’s stunning architecture as it was originally built as a church in early 1900s, and that sparkly disco ball hanging overhead gave it an almost dreamlike glow, an iconic setting that felt perfectly suited for what was about to unfold. With just three chairs on stage, you knew right away this wasn’t going to be a typical show, it was going to be something intimate, something magical. Maya was joined by her husband, Christian Lee Hutson, along with an amazing violinist (my apologies for not having her name) who added a beautiful layer to the performance. Throughout the night, Maya not only performed but opened up, sharing stories behind the songs, engaging with the [Read More]

Metal

A Night of Pure Chaos – Behemoth and The Godless IV Tour in San Francisco

April 16, 2026

There are metal shows… and then there are nights like The Godless IV Tour when the intensity hits on another level entirely. When Behemoth brought their relentless force to The Regency Ballroom on April 15th, it wasn’t just a concert, it was a full-on assault that left the crowd stunned and exhilarated. The night kicked off strong with Immolation, who came in with incredible energy and absolutely shredded the stage. Their set leaned heavy into their older material while still showcasing tracks from their newer album and the crowd was loving every second of it. The mix of old and new hit perfectly, keeping the momentum high right from the start. Rotting Christ traveled all the way from Greece and brought a powerful, immersive presence that had the California crowd in awe. Their stage presence was intense and captivating, feeding off the crowd while giving that energy right back. From crushing riffs to thunderous drums, their set built into a full-blown frenzy, with a solid circle pit forming as the energy surged through the room. [Read More]

Metalcore

Photo gallery: Fit For A King – live in Munich at the Tonhalle

April 12, 2026

Fit For A King made a stop in Munich during their Lonely God tour. The show started pretty early at 6 pm, which was probably the reason that the venue wasn’t completely packed from the start. The Munich show was sold-out though and started to fill up over the first hour. Fit For A King chose an amazing line-up for their European show – Memphis May Fire, Acres and 156/Silence. A killer combo for an incredible Metalcore night. Enjoy the photos and I’ll see you in the pit! 156/Silence Acres Memphis May Fire Fit For A King For more information on the bands, follow their social media: Fit For A King https://www.facebook.com/fitforakingband https://fitforakingband.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fitforakingtx https://x.com/fitforaking Memphis May Fire https://www.facebook.com/MemphisMayFire https://www.memphismayfire.com/ https://www.instagram.com/memphismayfire/ https://x.com/memphismayfire Acres https://www.facebook.com/acresuk https://www.instagram.com/acres_uk/ https://x.com/acresuk 156/Silence https://www.facebook.com/156Silence https://www.instagram.com/156silence https://x.com/156silence Thanks to the local promoter (Backstage) and the bands for letting us cover the show! ~ Alex  

Melodic Death Metal

Photo gallery: Avatar live in Munich at the Tonhalle

March 8, 2026

The Swedish visionaries of Avatar returned to Munich last week. This time, they played a bigger venue, the Tonhalle, and managed to sell it out completely in advance! The atmosphere was, as always, loaded with anticipation, and the “citizens of Avatar country” were not disappointed. It was an energetic show that led through many albums of the band. Most of the songs, though, came from their recent record “Don’t Go In The Forest”, but they also played all-time favorites like “The Eagle Has Landed” and “Bloody Angel”. After almost two hours, they closed their set with two more fan favorites, “Smells Like A Freakshow” and “Hail the Apocalypse”. Here’s the complete set-list: Captain Goat Silence in the Age of Apes The Eagle Has Landed In the Airwaves Bloody Angel Death and Glitz Blod The Dirt I’m Buried In Colossus Torn Apart Howling at the Waves Glory to Our King Legend of the King Let It Burn Tonight We Must Be Warriors Encore: Don’t Go in the Forest Smells Like a Freakshow Hail the Apocalypse Of [Read More]

Concerts

Black Pistol Fire and Pink Fuzz shine at The Independent in San Francisco

March 6, 2026

  For a midweek show in San Francisco, Black Pistol Fire and Pink Fuzz absolutely delivered. The Independent was buzzing with energy on a Wednesday night. Pink Fuzz kicked off the show with fuzz-heavy rock and roll riffs that instantly got the crowd moving. The band features a brother and sister duo who traded off vocal duties while the drummer kept everything locked in tight, giving the set a gritty, raw energy that set the tone for the night. What can I say about Black Pistol Fire? They never disappoint. From the first time I saw them open for The Struts back in 2016 to catching them again at BottleRock, they always bring it and this show was no different. They delivered another epic, high-energy set packed with adrenaline. At one point they even jumped into the crowd, making sure everyone was just as amped as they were. Definitely a night that reminded me why I love seeing them live. I can’t wait to catch them again.