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Episode 53: Chevelle/Three Days Grace

It's another co-headlining show. This time by Chevelle and Three Days Grace. Joining them at the Aragon Ballroom we have Loathe. This, unlike some other co-headlining shows, was a propper co-headlining show. It was only after the show did we learn that the top of the bill would flipp from night to night between Chevelle and Three Days Grace. Of course with Chevelle being from Illinois they got the top spot on this night.

Episode 52: Freaks On Parade 2023

We head to Iowa to see one hell of a freaky parade. It's been roughly 14 years since we have seen a show at the Iowa Event Center, but Rob Zombie got us to return. Alice Cooper, Ministry, and Filter were the other freaks joining Rob Zombie. For us this was not only a special show because we returned to one of our first live venues, but also because we got a brief accidental glimpse backstage. Come along as we look back at this freaky fun night.

Episode 51: CMF2

He’s back! Corey Taylor has a new album, and that means a new tour too. This time around the tour came to Chicago. We returned to the Riviera Theatre after four years to see not only Corey but Wargasm and Oxymorrons (two r’s). While we have seen Corey several times before with his lesser known projects, this was our first time seeing his solo set. It was definitely a highly anticipated show for both of us. Did it live up to our own self imposed hype? Watch and see.

Episode 50: Disturbed - Take Back Your Life

It's time again to go out to one of those sh!ty amphitheaters to see another show. This time though, we are in the pit for the first time. Will that make a difference in our overall thoughts and disdain for these outdoor amphitheaters? Maybe. Or, maybe it's the fact we are seeing Disturbed. As openers we also got Breaking Benjamin and Jinjer. In anycase, we can now say we have seen a show in every seating option at Tinley Park.

Episode 49: Mega-Monsters!

Monsters? Sure why not. Mega-Monsters!? Hellz yea! Join us as we look back at the Mega-Monsters tour with co-headliners Gojira and Mastodon. Joining these two epic monsters of bands we got to see Lorna Shore for the first time.

Episode 48: Guns N’ Roses

We head to the north side of Chicago to beautiful Wrigley Field. On the hottest day of the year (117 degrees), we saw Guns N’ Roses with their opener The Pretenders. Our seats were in the very last row of the stadium but still not a bad view. The heat sucked, the spiders sucked, and at times the audio sucked. But the tickets were only $25 to see one of the true legendary metal bands from the 80’s.  

Episode 47: Ghost And Amon Amarth

Ghost returns! This time for the Re-Imperatour with special guest Amon Amarth. With there being only two bands, and with the Pre-Imperatour being a co-headlining tour, we assumed this would too. But maybe not. With this show, it was also our first time seeing Ghost in Chicago proper at Northerly Island. Was this show vastly different from the other two incarnations of the Imperatour? Was it worth the high price tag to see two, albeit god damn killer, bands? And will this be the end of the Imperatour trilogy, or will there be a fourth installment? Join us as we look back at this show and share our thoughts. 

Episode 46: Concert Etiquette

Loudwire published an article recently, 10 Ways Not To Be An A-Hole At Concerts. We found this very interesting because since the return of live music post COVID things just fill a little different. So we decided to look over this list and see if we agree and add our personal point of view to each of the ten points. Make sure to check out their article and see if you agree too, link below. 
 
https://loudwire.com/ways-not-be-concerts-etiquette/

Episode 45: Clutch

In this episode we head to our first summer show at the Radius. This time around to see Clutch, with Dinosaur Jr. and Red Fang. It was an interesting show for many reasons. Join us as we look back at.

Episode 44: Volbeat

Yet again we make are way back north to the amazing venue of The Rave, in Milwaukee. This time though, it's our first time seeing a show there in the summer heat. A small intimate affair with Volbeat and Bad Wolves. The heat was insane, but then again, so were the sets from these two bands. Join us as we look back at this great late July show.