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Episode 101: Ashes of Leviathan

On this episode we are heading home after a quick trip to Omaha. There, we caught the last show of Lamb of god and Mastodon’s co-headlining tour, Ashes of Leviathan. Where they played Ashes of the Wake and Leviathan in their entirety. To our surprise, this was not only the last show of the tour, but also the exact day both corner stone albums were released, 20 years prior. Supporting this amazing celebration we saw Kerry King and Malevolence. 

Episode 100: M72 Madrid

Episode 100! To celebrate we talk about our biggest adventure, in terms of live music. Our recent trip to Madrid to see Metallica on their second European leg of their M72 tour.  While we were definitely there because of Metallica, and the show was so much fun, we found that the people were the key to this trip. Join us while we look back at this amazing experience.

Episode 99: Orbit Culture

What's better after a long drive home? A concert of course. We just couldn't pass up seeing our first Orbit Culture headlining show. While we have missed past opportunities to see their headlining shows, this one was not going to be one of them. Joining Orbit Culture at Bottom Lounge in Chicago, we got two local bands; Repentance and Burned In Effigy. Both new to us. Well, so we thought. This amazing show was one we easily could have skipped, but we are definitely glad we did not.

Episode 98: Happy Birthday LAZER

Driving home from Iowa we look back at our show in the capital city, Des Moines. As part of the city's local radio station's 28th birthday (LAZER 103.3), they helped promote Five Finger Death Punch’s summer 2024 U.S. tour. Joining in support was Marilyn Manson, Slaughter To Prevail, and The Funeral Portrait. Before the show we were unaware that it was LAZER’s birthday celebration. Being there for that alone, supporting a radio station that helped influence our musical journey from an early age, would have been enough. But amazing performances from all four bands is a very nice cherry on top.

Episode 97: Going To Shows Alone

Almost always we go to shows with someone else. If its just the two of us or with friends. From time to time though, we find ourselves going to a show alone. At first it was a little intimidating, but we quickly learned to love it just like any other live experience. Join us as we look back at some of the shows we have seen solo.

Episode 96: Heavy Temple

Small club/bar shows have quickly become our favorite type of shows. They're more intimate and less polished. We went to reggies expecting a small show on their biggest stage. However, ended up at the small bar stage for a fun night with Heavy Temple, Valley of The Sun, Vanishing Kids, and Insomniac on their NOTION of heATheNs Tour.

Episode 95: As I Lay Dying

As I Lay Dying have been around for a bit by now. But for some reason they have never been a band we have listened to all that much. We are not sure why that is. So when they came to Chicago as part of their US Summer ‘24 tour with support from Chelsea Grin and Entheos we decided to check it out. Without question we will definitely be listening to more of all three of these bands after this outstanding show.

Episode 94: Common Enemies Tour

Co-headlining shows seemed to be on the rise in 2023. At least from our perspective. We assumed we would see many more in 2024. At the end of May we went to our second co-headlining tour, the Common Enemies tour. At the top of the bill was Bodysnatcher and Spite. Joining them in support was Mouth For War and THROWN. This show also marks our first show at the House of Blues Chicago in over a year.

Episode 93: Metallica - 40th Anniversary

In late 2021 thousands of Metal Heads descended upon San Francisco for one purpose. To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of one of the most influential Metal bands of all time, Metallica. Tickets were offered through a raffle to 5th Members (Metallica’s fan club) only. We won the lottery and got to go. It was one of the best shows we have ever been able to attend. Join us as we look back on this amazing celebration.

Episode 92: Metallica - S&M2

For the 20th anniversary of the original S&M, Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony joined forces again to open the newly built Chase Center in San Francisco. With the first night selling out so fast, a second night was quickly added solely for Metallica fan club (5th Member) members. We were lucky enough to be in a place in our lives where we were able to buy tickets to this event on the secondary market. Without question, the best show of our lives. So far at least. Join us as we look back a few years and try to remember as much as we can.