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MetalViceEpisode 159: REVOLUTION(S)Welcome to MetalVice, a podcast where we talk about all things music. While- the things we care about. For us that means we talk mostly about metal and live concerts we have been too. But there are other types of music, live and otherwise. One such type is the musical. A form we personally do enjoy, but rarely experience. However, we picked up tickets right away when we heard about the new play, REVOLUTION(S) written by Zayd Ayers Dohrn, opening at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. The main selling point for us was that it promised to be...
2025-10-2453 minMetalViceEpisode 159: REVOLUTION(S)Welcome to MetalVice, a podcast where we talk about all things music. While- the things we care about. For us that means we talk mostly about metal and live concerts we have been too. But there are other types of music, live and otherwise. One such type is the musical. A form we personally do enjoy, but rarely experience. However, we picked up tickets right away when we heard about the new play, REVOLUTION(S) written by Zayd Ayers Dohrn, opening at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. The main selling point for us was that it promised to be...
2025-10-2453 minMetalViceEpisode 115: Decibel Denver Metal And Beer - 2024Beer and music go hand and hand. Unless - of course you don't drink. In that case you can just enjoy killer music. That's just what Decibel offers twice a year when they meld two great types of festivals into one. Join us as we look at our time at the 2024 edition of Decibel’s Metal and Beer fest.
2024-12-201h 45MetalViceEpisode 114: Dance With The DeadWe return again to the Subterranean for a vastly different show. The first time we were here, just a month earlier, was for a hardcore show. This time it was for some metal infused darksynth with a little electronic pop. While we knew what we were getting ourselves into with Dance With The Dead, their opener, Korine, was a surprise for sure.
2024-12-1326 minMetalViceEpisode 114: Dance With The DeadWe return again to the Subterranean for a vastly different show. The first time we were here, just a month earlier, was for a hardcore show. This time it was for some metal infused darksynth with a little electronic pop. While we knew what we were getting ourselves into with Dance With The Dead, their opener, Korine, was a surprise for sure.
2024-12-1326 minMetalViceEpisode 113: Hatebreed's 30th AnniversaryWhen Hatebreed announced their 30th anniversary tour, Chicago was left off the list. At first we were a little disappointed, but then we calmed down because we would be able to see them at MKE Metal Fest. Sure not quite as good as seeing them at their own headlining show, but at least we got to see them and help celebrate 30 amazing years. However, at MKE Metal Fest, Jasta announced that two more shows were added to the 30th anniversary tour; Green Bay and Chicago. So yeah, we were going to try and make this work. Not only did...
2024-12-0552 minMetalViceEpisode 113: Hatebreed's 30th AnniversaryWhen Hatebreed announced their 30th anniversary tour, Chicago was left off the list. At first we were a little disappointed, but then we calmed down because we would be able to see them at MKE Metal Fest. Sure not quite as good as seeing them at their own headlining show, but at least we got to see them and help celebrate 30 amazing years. However, at MKE Metal Fest, Jasta announced that two more shows were added to the 30th anniversary tour; Green Bay and Chicago. So yeah, we were going to try and make this work. Not only did...
2024-12-0552 minMetalViceEpisode 112: Dying WishWe made it to yet another show for a band from both the OG Headbangers boat and Jasta’s first MKE Metal Fest, Dying Wish. Since both of these killer fests, Dying Wish has been through Chicago a number of times, and we just miss out every time. This time though at Subterranean… Well the show sold out too. But! There was a second show added that we were able to get tickets to. With Dying Wish we got to see Outta Pocket, Balmora, Combust, and headlining the second night Pain of Truth. Not only was this our first show...
2024-11-2943 minMetalViceEpisode 112: Dying WishWe made it to yet another show for a band from both the OG Headbangers boat and Jasta’s first MKE Metal Fest, Dying Wish. Since both of these killer fests, Dying Wish has been through Chicago a number of times, and we just miss out every time. This time though at Subterranean… Well the show sold out too. But! There was a second show added that we were able to get tickets to. With Dying Wish we got to see Outta Pocket, Balmora, Combust, and headlining the second night Pain of Truth. Not only was this our first show...
2024-11-2943 minMetalViceEpisode 111: GatecreeperAfter seeing Gatecreeper a number of times at festivals, we finally got an opportunity to see them on their own headlining tour. Supporting Gatecreeper on this journey we had Frozen Soul and Worm. While the music was great this was one show where the crowd energy and pit took us out of the show some.
2024-11-2249 minMetalViceEpisode 111: GatecreeperAfter seeing Gatecreeper a number of times at festivals, we finally got an opportunity to see them on their own headlining tour. Supporting Gatecreeper on this journey we had Frozen Soul and Worm. While the music was great this was one show where the crowd energy and pit took us out of the show some.
2024-11-2249 minMetalViceEpisode 110: Headbangers Boat 2024 - Part 2Here in part two we wrap up our experience on the 2024 lamb of god Headbangers boat. On the last few days of the cruise we were able to catch some great sets and some fun Halloween pits. In this episode we also take a look at some loot we found and just give our overall final impressions of the journey. With all of the schedule and line up changes how will this compare to last year's ship? And of course, what about next year?
2024-11-151h 34MetalViceEpisode 110: Headbangers Boat 2024 - Part 2Here in part two we wrap up our experience on the 2024 lamb of god Headbangers boat. On the last few days of the cruise we were able to catch some great sets and some fun Halloween pits. In this episode we also take a look at some loot we found and just give our overall final impressions of the journey. With all of the schedule and line up changes how will this compare to last year's ship? And of course, what about next year?
2024-11-151h 34MetalViceEpisode 109: Headbangers Boat 2024 - Part 1It’s time to set sail again with the Headbangers Boat. For the second year in a row we left Miami, but this time we make port in the Dominican Republic at Puerto Plata. Of course this cruise was captained by lamb of god with support from Dethklok, Chimaira, Poison The Well, Carcass (they replaced At The Gates), Soulfly, Exodus, Napalm Death, Corrosion Of Conformity, After The Burial (they didn’t make the boat), Currents, Bleeding Through, Unearth, Eyehategod, Frozen Soul, UnityTX, and many more. While the weather was far from perfect, and the schedule would constantly change, we defi...
2024-11-081h 33MetalViceEpisode 109: Headbangers Boat 2024 - Part 1It’s time to set sail again with the Headbangers Boat. For the second year in a row we left Miami, but this time we make port in the Dominican Republic at Puerto Plata. Of course this cruise was captained by lamb of god with support from Dethklok, Chimaira, Poison The Well, Carcass (they replaced At The Gates), Soulfly, Exodus, Napalm Death, Corrosion Of Conformity, After The Burial (they didn’t make the boat), Currents, Bleeding Through, Unearth, Eyehategod, Frozen Soul, UnityTX, and many more. While the weather was far from perfect, and the schedule would constantly change, we defi...
2024-11-081h 33MetalViceEpisode 108: Till LindemannThere're many ways to consume music. Our favorite is live. For us, the live aspect of music offers so much more. From the energy of the crowd to the unique performances a band will bring to help enhance or even bring their music alive. This is definitely the case with Till Lindemann. Till’s solo shows are very much an extension of his other small band, Rammstein. Bringing very much the same energy and showmanship. Joining him this time around we had Twin Temple and Aesthetic Perfection. This would end up being a very memorable night from the top of...
2024-11-0154 minMetalViceEpisode 108: Till LindemannThere're many ways to consume music. Our favorite is live. For us, the live aspect of music offers so much more. From the energy of the crowd to the unique performances a band will bring to help enhance or even bring their music alive. This is definitely the case with Till Lindemann. Till’s solo shows are very much an extension of his other small band, Rammstein. Bringing very much the same energy and showmanship. Joining him this time around we had Twin Temple and Aesthetic Perfection. This would end up being a very memorable night from the top of...
2024-11-0154 minMetalViceEpisode 107: KittieKittie comes to Chicago! Joining them in support at Concord Music Hall we also got VCTMS and Conquer Divide. It was definitely an anticipated show for us, as we have never seen any of these bands before and have wanted to see Kittie for quite some time. It was definitely a fun night for metal.
2024-10-2534 minMetalViceEpisode 107: KittieKittie comes to Chicago! Joining them in support at Concord Music Hall we also got VCTMS and Conquer Divide. It was definitely an anticipated show for us, as we have never seen any of these bands before and have wanted to see Kittie for quite some time. It was definitely a fun night for metal.
2024-10-2534 minMetalViceEpisode 106: Norma JeanWe're back at Bottom Lounge. This time, for Norma Jean and their 1994 North America Tour. Joining them in support was Darkest Hour and two local Chicago bands who tore up the stage, We Weren't Invited and Suncrusher. Join us for our second show in a row at Bottom Lounge where the majority of the acts were from our home town of Chicago.
2024-10-1846 minMetalViceEpisode 106: Norma JeanWe're back at Bottom Lounge. This time, for Norma Jean and their 1994 North America Tour. Joining them in support was Darkest Hour and two local Chicago bands who tore up the stage, We Weren't Invited and Suncrusher. Join us for our second show in a row at Bottom Lounge where the majority of the acts were from our home town of Chicago.
2024-10-1846 minMetalViceEpisode 105: Farewell SepulturaEvery band says goodbye at one point or another. After 40 years, it's that time for the metal lords from Brazil, Sepultura. To celebrate their career and to say goodbye to their fans, Sepultura embarked on a multi year multi continent tour. Aiding in this celebration they brought along their friends in Obituary, Agnostic Front, and Claustrofobia. We were lucky enough to see the first show of the 2024 North American leg of this celebration in Chicago at Concord Music Hall. And while it was the first show with a few kinks, it was a celebration well had.
2024-10-1136 minMetalViceEpisode 105: Farewell SepulturaEvery band says goodbye at one point or another. After 40 years, it's that time for the metal lords from Brazil, Sepultura. To celebrate their career and to say goodbye to their fans, Sepultura embarked on a multi year multi continent tour. Aiding in this celebration they brought along their friends in Obituary, Agnostic Front, and Claustrofobia. We were lucky enough to see the first show of the 2024 North American leg of this celebration in Chicago at Concord Music Hall. And while it was the first show with a few kinks, it was a celebration well had.
2024-10-1136 minMetalViceEpisode 104: PowerwolfPower metal is not always our go to subgenres of metal. However, the shows can be an absolute blast, and that's just what we got when we saw Powerwolf for the first time. It was part of their second US tour, with support from Unleash The Archers. The Riviera Theater was packed with ravenous fans who let their voices be heard all night long. It was the first time Powerwolf played Chicago, and given how amazing the set and crowd was, we for sure hope it is not their last.
2024-10-0442 minMetalViceEpisode 104: PowerwolfPower metal is not always our go to subgenres of metal. However, the shows can be an absolute blast, and that's just what we got when we saw Powerwolf for the first time. It was part of their second US tour, with support from Unleash The Archers. The Riviera Theater was packed with ravenous fans who let their voices be heard all night long. It was the first time Powerwolf played Chicago, and given how amazing the set and crowd was, we for sure hope it is not their last.
2024-10-0442 minMetalViceEpisode 103: Knotfest Iowa - 2024When Slipknot announced the return of Knotfest Iowa we were a bit weary to say the least, after the shit show that was Linefest Iowa 2021. Also, we already had tickets to see Slayer at Riot Fest. That, though, turned out to be a cluster too. So the first opportunity we had, we got a refund for our Riot Fest tickets and picked up some for Knotfest. It had to be better this time around, right? After all, they had free refillable water stands this time.
2024-09-271h 08MetalViceEpisode 103: Knotfest Iowa - 2024When Slipknot announced the return of Knotfest Iowa we were a bit weary to say the least, after the shit show that was Linefest Iowa 2021. Also, we already had tickets to see Slayer at Riot Fest. That, though, turned out to be a cluster too. So the first opportunity we had, we got a refund for our Riot Fest tickets and picked up some for Knotfest. It had to be better this time around, right? After all, they had free refillable water stands this time.
2024-09-271h 08MetalViceEpisode 102: M72 Detroit Takeover ShowAs part of their M72 tour, Metallica set out to takeover each city they stopped at. An ever expanding concept that started as part of their S&M2/40th Anniversary shows. Each takeover allowed for unique experiences where fans could dive not only into the vast history of Metallica, but also the city they were in. One such experience was a Metallica tribute concert. The show we saw was headlined by Damage, Inc. and had support from Motorbreath. There was also a very special guest! Join us and find out who joined them on stage.
2024-09-2040 minMetalViceEpisode 102: M72 Detroit Takeover ShowAs part of their M72 tour, Metallica set out to takeover each city they stopped at. An ever expanding concept that started as part of their S&M2/40th Anniversary shows. Each takeover allowed for unique experiences where fans could dive not only into the vast history of Metallica, but also the city they were in. One such experience was a Metallica tribute concert. The show we saw was headlined by Damage, Inc. and had support from Motorbreath. There was also a very special guest! Join us and find out who joined them on stage.
2024-09-2040 minMetalViceEpisode 101: Ashes of LeviathanOn 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.
2024-09-131h 06MetalViceEpisode 101: Ashes of LeviathanOn 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.
2024-09-131h 06MetalViceEpisode 100: M72 MadridEpisode 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.
2024-09-062h 08MetalViceEpisode 100: M72 MadridEpisode 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.
2024-09-062h 08MetalViceEpisode 99: Orbit CultureWhat'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.
2024-08-3051 minMetalViceEpisode 99: Orbit CultureWhat'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.
2024-08-3051 minMetalViceEpisode 98: Happy Birthday LAZERDriving 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 cher...
2024-08-241h 17MetalViceEpisode 98: Happy Birthday LAZERDriving 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 cher...
2024-08-241h 17MetalViceEpisode 97: Going To Shows AloneAlmost 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.
2024-08-1628 minMetalViceEpisode 97: Going To Shows AloneAlmost 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.
2024-08-1628 minMetalViceEpisode 96: Heavy TempleSmall 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.
2024-08-0926 minMetalViceEpisode 96: Heavy TempleSmall 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.
2024-08-0926 minMetalViceEpisode 95: As I Lay DyingAs 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.
2024-08-0228 minMetalViceEpisode 95: As I Lay DyingAs 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.
2024-08-0228 minMetalViceEpisode 94: Common Enemies TourCo-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.
2024-07-2637 minMetalViceEpisode 94: Common Enemies TourCo-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.
2024-07-2637 minMetalViceEpisode 93: Metallica - 40th AnniversaryIn 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.
2024-07-1951 minMetalViceEpisode 93: Metallica - 40th AnniversaryIn 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.
2024-07-1951 minMetalViceEpisode 92: Metallica - S&M2For 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...
2024-07-1251 minMetalViceEpisode 92: Metallica - S&M2For 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...
2024-07-1251 minMetalViceEpisode 91: Vio-lenceFor the first time since the Headbangers Boat Brian got to break out his orange battle vest for another show. Vio-lence put together a killer tour and made a quick stop in Chicago at Reggies. Joining Vio-lence in support we had Exhorder, Deceased, and Mortal Wound.
2024-07-0529 minMetalViceEpisode 91: Vio-lenceFor the first time since the Headbangers Boat Brian got to break out his orange battle vest for another show. Vio-lence put together a killer tour and made a quick stop in Chicago at Reggies. Joining Vio-lence in support we had Exhorder, Deceased, and Mortal Wound.
2024-07-0529 minMetalViceEpisode 90: Dead & Co. at Las Vegas SphereIf you asked Brian, he wouldn't consider himself a Deadhead. But since 2019, whenever Dead & Co. make their way to Chicago he's there with a group of friends. Then in 2023 they announced it would be their final tour. However, many people knew the music would never stop. Sure enough it didn't. When Dead & Co. announced their run of shows at Sphere in Vegas it was an easy decision to go. And just wow. This venue is crazy.
2024-06-281h 13MetalViceEpisode 90: Dead & Co. at Las Vegas SphereIf you asked Brian, he wouldn't consider himself a Deadhead. But since 2019, whenever Dead & Co. make their way to Chicago he's there with a group of friends. Then in 2023 they announced it would be their final tour. However, many people knew the music would never stop. Sure enough it didn't. When Dead & Co. announced their run of shows at Sphere in Vegas it was an easy decision to go. And just wow. This venue is crazy.
2024-06-281h 13MetalViceEpisode 89: Death Metal CoreThe category is Before and After. I’d like to solve Pat. Death, Metal, Core. In this episode we head home after a quick trip north to Wisconsin for two shows. The first show, in Green Bay, was a Metal Core heavy night with Wage War, Nothing More, Veil of Maya, and Sleep Theory. Following this show was a short drive to Madison, where we had a killer night with some Death Metal. Here we saw Amon Amarth, Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, and Frozen Soul. Definitely an enjoyable ride.
2024-06-211h 27MetalViceEpisode 89: Death Metal CoreThe category is Before and After. I’d like to solve Pat. Death, Metal, Core. In this episode we head home after a quick trip north to Wisconsin for two shows. The first show, in Green Bay, was a Metal Core heavy night with Wage War, Nothing More, Veil of Maya, and Sleep Theory. Following this show was a short drive to Madison, where we had a killer night with some Death Metal. Here we saw Amon Amarth, Cannibal Corpse, Obituary, and Frozen Soul. Definitely an enjoyable ride.
2024-06-211h 27MetalViceEpisode 88: MudvayneIf you started to dig down the rabbit hole of Metal in the early 2000’s you would definitely run across Mudvayne. Just as we did. This was also the time we started going to live shows. Unfortunately, Mudvayne was a band we never got to see live. Then they took a break, and after a few years they came back. It was another chance to see them. After a few years we got our opportunity. Mudvayne at the rave was a perfect way to kick off MKE Metal Fest. Joining Mudvayne we had P.O.D., Hyro The Hero, an...
2024-06-1430 minMetalViceEpisode 88: MudvayneIf you started to dig down the rabbit hole of Metal in the early 2000’s you would definitely run across Mudvayne. Just as we did. This was also the time we started going to live shows. Unfortunately, Mudvayne was a band we never got to see live. Then they took a break, and after a few years they came back. It was another chance to see them. After a few years we got our opportunity. Mudvayne at the rave was a perfect way to kick off MKE Metal Fest. Joining Mudvayne we had P.O.D., Hyro The Hero, an...
2024-06-1430 minMetalViceEpisode 87: Citizen SoldierWell we decided to engage in some group therapy. At least that was the name of the tour by Citizen Soldier. Joining them on stage for a couple songs, and as openers, we had Icon For Hire and Halocene. Music and especially live music can be very therapeutic, this night was no different. Join us as we record this episode in our hotel in between a few other shows.
2024-06-0759 minMetalViceEpisode 87: Citizen SoldierWell we decided to engage in some group therapy. At least that was the name of the tour by Citizen Soldier. Joining them on stage for a couple songs, and as openers, we had Icon For Hire and Halocene. Music and especially live music can be very therapeutic, this night was no different. Join us as we record this episode in our hotel in between a few other shows.
2024-06-0759 minMetalViceEpisode 86: Milwaukee Metal Fest - 2024Milwaukee is once again overrun by metal heads for Milwaukee Metal Fest! Taking over one of the best venues to bring three stages of non-stop music over three days. There were so many new bands to discover and so many amazing down to earth people to meet. Join us as we explore our experience with this truly, one of a kind, Heavy Metal festival. We can't wait to see what 2025 brings!
2024-05-301h 26MetalViceEpisode 86: Milwaukee Metal Fest - 2024Milwaukee is once again overrun by metal heads for Milwaukee Metal Fest! Taking over one of the best venues to bring three stages of non-stop music over three days. There were so many new bands to discover and so many amazing down to earth people to meet. Join us as we explore our experience with this truly, one of a kind, Heavy Metal festival. We can't wait to see what 2025 brings!
2024-05-301h 26MetalViceEpisode 85: Judas PriestWe have never been the biggest Judas Priest fans. There's a few songs we definitely know and like. They're just one of the bands we never got super deep into. However, we do appreciate them and all they have done for Metal music. After all they are one of the founding fathers of this music we love so much. So when the opportunity to see them came around of course we wanted to go. Making the trip up to Rosemont to see Priest and their opener Sabaton marked the start of our weekend trip north to Green Bay and...
2024-05-2341 minMetalViceEpisode 85: Judas PriestWe have never been the biggest Judas Priest fans. There's a few songs we definitely know and like. They're just one of the bands we never got super deep into. However, we do appreciate them and all they have done for Metal music. After all they are one of the founding fathers of this music we love so much. So when the opportunity to see them came around of course we wanted to go. Making the trip up to Rosemont to see Priest and their opener Sabaton marked the start of our weekend trip north to Green Bay and...
2024-05-2341 minMetalViceEpisode 84: Vibez With GodsmackThere were a number of shows we could have seen on 4/20, we chose to experience some Vibez with Godsmack. Well, they were the first to announce so that's mainly why we chose this show. Even still, this show was presented as a unique and intimate experience and we went in expecting an acoustic set. While it was not completely an acoustic set, it was definitely a unique and intimate experience.
2024-05-1651 minMetalViceEpisode 84: Vibez With GodsmackThere were a number of shows we could have seen on 4/20, we chose to experience some Vibez with Godsmack. Well, they were the first to announce so that's mainly why we chose this show. Even still, this show was presented as a unique and intimate experience and we went in expecting an acoustic set. While it was not completely an acoustic set, it was definitely a unique and intimate experience.
2024-05-1651 minMetalViceEpisode 83: Knotfest (Linefest) Iowa - 2021Slipknot, without question, is one of our favorite bands. They were Brian’s first GA show in Ames and one of his best memories/live concerts. So in 2021 when Slipknot announced they were bringing Knotfest back to the heart of Iowa, of course we had to go. The lineup was insane. The venue, Indianola Balloon Grounds, was just outside of Des Moines. It was just perfect. But the endless lines turned this festival, that would have been the best show we ever saw, with some of the best performances we never saw, into hands down our worst show ever. Jo...
2024-05-091h 14MetalViceEpisode 83: Knotfest (Linefest) Iowa - 2021Slipknot, without question, is one of our favorite bands. They were Brian’s first GA show in Ames and one of his best memories/live concerts. So in 2021 when Slipknot announced they were bringing Knotfest back to the heart of Iowa, of course we had to go. The lineup was insane. The venue, Indianola Balloon Grounds, was just outside of Des Moines. It was just perfect. But the endless lines turned this festival, that would have been the best show we ever saw, with some of the best performances we never saw, into hands down our worst show ever. Jo...
2024-05-091h 14MetalViceEpisode 82: Radio ThrashOur friends Thrash of the Titans put on another amazing show in eastern Iowa. Of course we had to come back to see them play Otis’ Tailgators in Cedar Rapids with Dark Agenda and KnuckleHead opening. However, not long after making plans to head west a few lesser known bands announced a tour too; Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry, and Catch Your Breath. When we are back home one of our favorite things to do is listen to the radio stations we grew up on. With these two shows it was a perfect melding of our experience with music as we gr...
2024-05-031h 03MetalViceEpisode 82: Radio ThrashOur friends Thrash of the Titans put on another amazing show in eastern Iowa. Of course we had to come back to see them play Otis’ Tailgators in Cedar Rapids with Dark Agenda and KnuckleHead opening. However, not long after making plans to head west a few lesser known bands announced a tour too; Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry, and Catch Your Breath. When we are back home one of our favorite things to do is listen to the radio stations we grew up on. With these two shows it was a perfect melding of our experience with music as we gr...
2024-05-031h 03MetalViceEpisode 81: Pirates, Elves, and Space, Oh MyAhoy, matey! The drunken pirates return. This time, well for the same reason as last time, to drink and P.A.R.T.Y! Alestorm, with the help of a not so little ducky, stopped in Milwaukee for this jolly good time. Along for the voyage we had Elvenking and Glyph.
2024-04-2547 minMetalViceEpisode 81: Pirates, Elves, and Space, Oh MyAhoy, matey! The drunken pirates return. This time, well for the same reason as last time, to drink and P.A.R.T.Y! Alestorm, with the help of a not so little ducky, stopped in Milwaukee for this jolly good time. Along for the voyage we had Elvenking and Glyph.
2024-04-2547 minMetalViceEncore: 4/20 FOMOOn April 20, 2024 there were at least four shows in the Chicagoland area. Unfortunately we can only go to one. How do we pick? In this encore we talk about how we pick shows to go to and the ticket buying process for us. The process that is definitely designed around creating as much FOMO as possible. We also look at the four shows on 4/20 and wonder, if maybe, picked the wrong show.
2024-04-2030 minMetalViceEncore: 4/20 FOMOOn April 20, 2024 there were at least four shows in the Chicagoland area. Unfortunately we can only go to one. How do we pick? In this encore we talk about how we pick shows to go to and the ticket buying process for us. The process that is definitely designed around creating as much FOMO as possible. We also look at the four shows on 4/20 and wonder, if maybe, picked the wrong show.
2024-04-2030 minMetalViceEpisode 80: Irish ShowsMusic is an international language. We all know that. We have all heard that. While we have talked with and met amazing people from all over the world at shows in the past, we ourselves have never experienced a show outside the US. That is until our very first trip to Europe when we went to Ireland. Join us as we look back at these overseas shows and talk about how they are so different, yet exactly the same as every other show we have been to. Live music is everywhere, get out and enjoy it!
2024-04-1858 minMetalViceEpisode 80: Irish ShowsMusic is an international language. We all know that. We have all heard that. While we have talked with and met amazing people from all over the world at shows in the past, we ourselves have never experienced a show outside the US. That is until our very first trip to Europe when we went to Ireland. Join us as we look back at these overseas shows and talk about how they are so different, yet exactly the same as every other show we have been to. Live music is everywhere, get out and enjoy it!
2024-04-1858 minMetalViceEpisode 79: '68This episode is all about ‘68. The band, not the year. The first time we saw ‘68 was as the first opener for Avatar’s first world tour. They blew us away then with their sound and performance. This has since been a band we wanted to see again. For this second time, it was as a headliner. We were so excited to see and hear them live again. As an opening act they had the greatest way to end their set and we desperately wanted to see what they would do as a headliner. But first, we had a couple other...
2024-04-121h 02MetalViceEpisode 79: '68This episode is all about ‘68. The band, not the year. The first time we saw ‘68 was as the first opener for Avatar’s first world tour. They blew us away then with their sound and performance. This has since been a band we wanted to see again. For this second time, it was as a headliner. We were so excited to see and hear them live again. As an opening act they had the greatest way to end their set and we desperately wanted to see what they would do as a headliner. But first, we had a couple other...
2024-04-121h 02MetalViceEpisode 78: The Colors ExperienceBetween the Buried and Me set off on the road to bring audiences The Colors Experience. A two night opportunity for fans to hear both Colors I (night 1) and Colors II (night 2) played live in their entirety. The Acacia Strain joined BTBAM, and followed the theme of the tour, by playing Step Into The Light (night 1) and Failure Will Follow (night 2), in their entirety. While we were only able to see the first night, their performances definitely left us with a new outlook on albums being played in full.
2024-04-0439 minMetalViceEpisode 78: The Colors ExperienceBetween the Buried and Me set off on the road to bring audiences The Colors Experience. A two night opportunity for fans to hear both Colors I (night 1) and Colors II (night 2) played live in their entirety. The Acacia Strain joined BTBAM, and followed the theme of the tour, by playing Step Into The Light (night 1) and Failure Will Follow (night 2), in their entirety. While we were only able to see the first night, their performances definitely left us with a new outlook on albums being played in full.
2024-04-0439 minMetalViceEpisode 77: Record Collection - Part 2In part two of our record collection we get to the Slipknot section. Not only do we look at and talk about our Slipknot records, we also look at the small collection of records the members of Slipknot have put out that we own. Starting with Stone Sour and then moving on to Corey Taylor’s solo albums.
2024-03-2835 minMetalViceEpisode 77: Record Collection - Part 2In part two of our record collection we get to the Slipknot section. Not only do we look at and talk about our Slipknot records, we also look at the small collection of records the members of Slipknot have put out that we own. Starting with Stone Sour and then moving on to Corey Taylor’s solo albums.
2024-03-2835 minMetalViceEpisode 76: Record Collection - Part 1If live music is the best way to consume music, what’s the second best? Well, for us, it's vinyl. Now sure, there are people who say vinyl has the best sound. They even have science to back it up. While they might be right, it’s the experience that we love. The experience of going out to a shop and digging through all the albums until we find the one that speaks to us. Listening to the whole album from start to finish. Having to physically flip the disk. The crackle when the needle runs through the groves. This...
2024-03-2141 minMetalViceEpisode 76: Record Collection - Part 1If live music is the best way to consume music, what’s the second best? Well, for us, it's vinyl. Now sure, there are people who say vinyl has the best sound. They even have science to back it up. While they might be right, it’s the experience that we love. The experience of going out to a shop and digging through all the albums until we find the one that speaks to us. Listening to the whole album from start to finish. Having to physically flip the disk. The crackle when the needle runs through the groves. This...
2024-03-2141 minMetalViceEpisode 75: Covers And TributesWhat’s the difference between a cover band and a tribute band? Is one better than the other? Or is it music and who cares? Music is awesome however we get it, right? In this episode we look at both tribute and cover bands. We talk about some of our favorite cover songs, albums, and artists we view as cover artists (even though they have their own original music).
2024-03-141h 20MetalViceEpisode 75: Covers And TributesWhat’s the difference between a cover band and a tribute band? Is one better than the other? Or is it music and who cares? Music is awesome however we get it, right? In this episode we look at both tribute and cover bands. We talk about some of our favorite cover songs, albums, and artists we view as cover artists (even though they have their own original music).
2024-03-141h 20MetalViceEpisode 74: Bullet For My ValentineLate in 2023 we got the pleasure to see Bullet For My Valentine for the very first time. A band that has been around for quite some time, yet somehow we have not had an opportunity to see them. Their first opener Vended, a rather young group, we saw four times prior to this. All in 2023. Then, somewhere in the middle, we got Of Mice & Men. The show and crowd that night were amazing. With one small exception, the damn back lighting. In anycase, all three bands put on an amazing performance and we can't wait to catch them again.
2024-03-0758 minMetalViceEpisode 74: Bullet For My ValentineLate in 2023 we got the pleasure to see Bullet For My Valentine for the very first time. A band that has been around for quite some time, yet somehow we have not had an opportunity to see them. Their first opener Vended, a rather young group, we saw four times prior to this. All in 2023. Then, somewhere in the middle, we got Of Mice & Men. The show and crowd that night were amazing. With one small exception, the damn back lighting. In anycase, all three bands put on an amazing performance and we can't wait to catch them again.
2024-03-0758 minMetalViceEpisode 73: 100 Greatest Metal SongsWe can all agree that top lists suck, right? Yes our year end shows are just top lists for different categories. Everyone also has their own hierarchy of bands or songs. Any outlet that publishes articles has had, or will have, a top X list at some point. When we look at these lists we can't help but have some, or several, issues with the order. We need to keep in mind though, that this list is just one person, or a committee of people’s, opinions. In this episode we take a look at one such list, a Ro...
2024-02-2945 minMetalViceEpisode 73: 100 Greatest Metal SongsWe can all agree that top lists suck, right? Yes our year end shows are just top lists for different categories. Everyone also has their own hierarchy of bands or songs. Any outlet that publishes articles has had, or will have, a top X list at some point. When we look at these lists we can't help but have some, or several, issues with the order. We need to keep in mind though, that this list is just one person, or a committee of people’s, opinions. In this episode we take a look at one such list, a Ro...
2024-02-2945 minMetalViceEpisode 72: Mia X Ally - The Viral HitsThe music we mostly gravitate towards is metal. Bands are, mostly, composed of the same elements; a vocalist, guitar, drums, and hopefully a bass. Though, from time to time we get something else, something unique, something “non-traditional”. Like a Hurdy-gurdy or a Morin Khuur. It's one of our favorite things hearing and seeing these instruments used in the music we listen to. Now sure, a Violin and Bagpipes, in some circles, are absolutely traditional instruments. But for us they are not what we first think of when we think of “our” music. We definitely don’t view these as the primar...
2024-02-221h 09MetalViceEpisode 72: Mia X Ally - The Viral HitsThe music we mostly gravitate towards is metal. Bands are, mostly, composed of the same elements; a vocalist, guitar, drums, and hopefully a bass. Though, from time to time we get something else, something unique, something “non-traditional”. Like a Hurdy-gurdy or a Morin Khuur. It's one of our favorite things hearing and seeing these instruments used in the music we listen to. Now sure, a Violin and Bagpipes, in some circles, are absolutely traditional instruments. But for us they are not what we first think of when we think of “our” music. We definitely don’t view these as the primar...
2024-02-221h 09MetalViceEpisode 71: Candlelight Concerts - The best of Hans ZimmerLighting is one of the most common effects that’s used in a live show. Everything from the amount, to color, and positions can drastically improve or hurt a performance. How about a show lit only by candles? That's exactly what Candlelight Concerts offers, a show only with light by candles. Or fake candles, for obvious fire reasons. Shows can range from classical classics, to ballet, Adel, and even Linkin Park. For our show, we saw the Metropolis String Quartet performing music from some of Hans Zimmer’s most notable films.
2024-02-161h 10MetalViceEpisode 71: Candlelight Concerts - The best of Hans ZimmerLighting is one of the most common effects that’s used in a live show. Everything from the amount, to color, and positions can drastically improve or hurt a performance. How about a show lit only by candles? That's exactly what Candlelight Concerts offers, a show only with light by candles. Or fake candles, for obvious fire reasons. Shows can range from classical classics, to ballet, Adel, and even Linkin Park. For our show, we saw the Metropolis String Quartet performing music from some of Hans Zimmer’s most notable films.
2024-02-161h 10MetalViceEpisode 70: Machine Head - Non Three Hour TourMachine Head, or Machine Fu¢kn’ Head (depending on your pronunciation), returns to Chicago! Unlike the last time we saw them, back in 2022, this was not one of their 3 hour tours. Instead, they followed a more traditional tour format where they dragged a few friends of theirs along for the ride. For this installment we were graced with killer performances from Fear Factory, Orbit Culture, and the new kids - Gates To Hell.
2024-02-081h 12MetalViceEpisode 70: Machine Head - Non Three Hour TourMachine Head, or Machine Fu¢kn’ Head (depending on your pronunciation), returns to Chicago! Unlike the last time we saw them, back in 2022, this was not one of their 3 hour tours. Instead, they followed a more traditional tour format where they dragged a few friends of theirs along for the ride. For this installment we were graced with killer performances from Fear Factory, Orbit Culture, and the new kids - Gates To Hell.
2024-02-081h 12MetalViceEpisode 69: Klash Of The Titans - 2023When two titans of Metal go on the road as co-headliners, you're in for a hell of a show. That's just what we got in the summer of 2023 with Kreator and Sepultura. Death Angel and Spirtworld joined the titans for this tour. While this was our first time seeing all of these bands, we definitely hope it will not be our last. But for Sepultura it just might be.
2024-02-0244 minMetalViceEpisode 69: Klash Of The Titans - 2023When two titans of Metal go on the road as co-headliners, you're in for a hell of a show. That's just what we got in the summer of 2023 with Kreator and Sepultura. Death Angel and Spirtworld joined the titans for this tour. While this was our first time seeing all of these bands, we definitely hope it will not be our last. But for Sepultura it just might be.
2024-02-0244 minMetalViceEpisode 68: Static-X Killer - MachineEarly in 2023 we went to see Static-X when they came to Chicago for their Rise Of The Machine tour. This was our last rescheduled show from 2020. Unfortunately, due to Brian’s old a$$ limp dick of a foot, we did not stay for Static-X. Then, as luck would have it, Static-X announced another tour, the Killer Machine tour, with a stop in south Chicago (aka Gary Indiana). This tour, though, was a co-headlining show with Sevendust. With additional support from Dope and Lines Of Loyalty. For this show, we did stay till the end.
2024-01-2548 minMetalViceEpisode 68: Static-X Killer - MachineEarly in 2023 we went to see Static-X when they came to Chicago for their Rise Of The Machine tour. This was our last rescheduled show from 2020. Unfortunately, due to Brian’s old a$$ limp dick of a foot, we did not stay for Static-X. Then, as luck would have it, Static-X announced another tour, the Killer Machine tour, with a stop in south Chicago (aka Gary Indiana). This tour, though, was a co-headlining show with Sevendust. With additional support from Dope and Lines Of Loyalty. For this show, we did stay till the end.
2024-01-2548 minMetalViceEpisode 67: Poison The WellTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album ‘You Come Before You’, Poison The Well took to the road. While we were not familiar with Poison The Well, they were announced as one of the bands for the second Headbangers Boat, so we know they have to be good, and luckily a few of the stops were in Chicago. Unfortunately, both were sold out. But one of the shows, at Cobra Lounge, uses an app called Dice as their ticketing distributor and reseller. Just a few days before the show we got the email saying a pair of tickets was...
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