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Stiff Little Fingers – 5/10/24 at Metro

Friday night, beloved punk rock legends Stiff Little Fingers came to town to headline a show at the Metro. This current tour is billed as the band’s final tour and they announced that beyond this...

Saetia, Pageninetynine, City of Caterpillar – 4/28/24 at Metro

Review by Dave Hofer Photos by MXV With ages ranging from over 50 to you-could-be-my-biological-child, the sold-out Saetia, Pg.99, City of Caterpillar, and Crowning show at Chicago’s Metro on April 28 was a...

Sleater-Kinney – 3/21/24 at Riviera

Thursday night, beloved indie rock band, Sleater-Kinney, made their return to Chicago to headline a show at the Riviera. It was a two-band bill and they packed the place.It was an all ages show and the crowd...

Voivod and Prong – 3/20/24 at Thalia Hall

Wednesday night a pair of long running metal bands teamed up to co-headline a show at Chicago’s Thalia Hall. Voivod and Prong are currently on a US Tour and both of them have fairly recently released new...

Slayer reunite to play Riot Fest 2024!!

Retirements in music are very much like retirements in professional wrestling, they often don’t last, but in this case we are grateful for it because Slayer has reunited! Riot Fest just announced that...

Sincere Engineer – 12/23/23 at Metro

Christmas came a couple of days early when we were treated to a big record release show at Metro for Sincere Engineer. They headlined a three band bill and it was a great way to ring in the holidays. Canadian...

Skinny Puppy – 11/15/23 at House of Blues

Wednesday night was bittersweet because it was the final night of Skinny Puppy’s three night run at House of Blues which also meant that this would be the last time the band plays Chicago as they bring...

Skinny Puppy – 11/14/23 at House of Blues

Tuesday was the second night of Skinny Puppy’s three night farewell to Chicago and place was packed to the rafters. People showed up early and the club was overflowing with people before Lead Into Gold...

Skinny Puppy – 11/13/23 at House of Blues

One of the unfortunate things about us all getting older is that at some point you have to say goodbye to your favorite bands. A lot of times a band will break up or retire without warning and only in the best...

Social Distortion – Mommy’s Little Monster 40th Anniversary Edition LP

Social Disortion’s Mommy’s Little Monster turned 40 years old this year. Originally released back in 1983, the album connected with just about every punk rocker in the United States and many...

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Stiff Little Fingers – 5/10/24 at Metro

Friday night, beloved punk rock legends Stiff Little Fingers came to town to headline a show at the Metro. This current tour is billed as the band’s final tour and they announced that beyond this, they’ll...

Sleater-Kinney – 3/21/24 at Riviera

Thursday night, beloved indie rock band, Sleater-Kinney, made their return to Chicago to headline a show at the Riviera. It was a two-band bill and they packed the place.It was an all ages show and the crowd was a...

Voivod and Prong – 3/20/24 at Thalia Hall

Wednesday night a pair of long running metal bands teamed up to co-headline a show at Chicago’s Thalia Hall. Voivod and Prong are currently on a US Tour and both of them have fairly recently released new albums as...

Slayer reunite to play Riot Fest 2024!!

Retirements in music are very much like retirements in professional wrestling, they often don’t last, but in this case we are grateful for it because Slayer has reunited! Riot Fest just announced that Slayer has...

Sincere Engineer – 12/23/23 at Metro

Christmas came a couple of days early when we were treated to a big record release show at Metro for Sincere Engineer. They headlined a three band bill and it was a great way to ring in the holidays. Canadian Rifle were...

Skinny Puppy – 11/15/23 at House of Blues

Wednesday night was bittersweet because it was the final night of Skinny Puppy’s three night run at House of Blues which also meant that this would be the last time the band plays Chicago as they bring to close a...

Skinny Puppy – 11/14/23 at House of Blues

Tuesday was the second night of Skinny Puppy’s three night farewell to Chicago and place was packed to the rafters. People showed up early and the club was overflowing with people before Lead Into Gold took the...

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big’n/Pencil – Split 7″

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Last remaining copies! Two of the Midwest’s finest do a double team on the unsuspecting listener. big’n dish out “Dirt Farmer,” their finest, most abrasive guitar driven cacophony yet. Pencil...

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Stiff Little Fingers – 5/10/24 at Metro

Friday night, beloved punk rock legends Stiff Little Fingers came to town to headline a show at the Metro. This current tour is billed as the band’s final tour and they announced that beyond this, they’ll...